Outside my window... It has been a beautiful day. The sun will be setting soon and I probably should be making dinner, but since the baby toddler is still napping and the rest of the kids are outside playing I decided to pop in here instead!I am...
Let the deep organ swell the lay, In honor of this festive day. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim, Cecilia's ever blessed name.This afternoon, after getting home from Mass, the girls had so much fun making a simple and sweet treat for the feast of St....
The Kindle version of The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale is currently available for only 1¢ at Amazon, and it's free for those who have previously purchased the print version. I just downloaded a copy to my iPad! You can also find our Baker's...
The feast of All Saints has come and gone. With Thanksgiving and Advent just around the corner, I need to hurry up and share the pictures from this year's party, which we hosted once again at our home on All Hallows' Eve! I am fighting a cold so I am going to...
Note: Our updated Advent & Christmas Picture Book Collection can be found here. We love books. We love Advent and Christmas. We love books about Advent and Christmas! We started our Christmas book collection in 2000, following the birth of our oldest son, and...
I've been busy finishing my Jesse Tree Swap Ornaments the past few days and finally, after staying up until way too late last night early this morning painting and assembling, got them wrapped and shipped this afternoon, barely making the deadline! It took way...
Celebrating the Saints :: St. Martin of Tours "The most common, and universal, harvest and thanksgiving celebration in medieval times was held on the Feast of St. Martin of Tours (Martinmas) on November 11. It was a holiday in Germany, France, Holland, England, and in...
"But undoubtedly the main festivity on St Martin's Day especially in France and Germany is that of making paper lanterns and carrying them in procession. Children form groups - either informally or as part of an official organization with a band - and walk through the...
A couple days ago our oldest son informed me that there is just one thing that he would like for Christmas this year... a Perplexus.I was quite perplexed myself, having absolutely no idea what he was talking about. I didn't pay much attention at the time,...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Walking from the the church to the coffee shop, following Mass on All Saints Day... Someone was having fun with his big sisters! {happy}This past Sunday night we hosted a dinner at our home...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
