Since love's divine, celestial breathIs all I need my heart to bless, What matters life, what matters death? Love is my peace, my happiness! - St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy FaceWishing you all a Blessed and Joyful Christmas!
A few of my siblings (JoAnn, Kevin, and David) have arrived home from college for their Christmas break! Last night my parents invited us over, along with my brother Brian and his family, my brother Scott, and Aunt Bridget and Uncle Shawn, for a spaghetti dinner...
On Friday our little "Bud" turned 2 years old! He loves watching the deer in our yard, so this year I decided to give him a "Deer in the Woods" themed birthday party. We had such a fun day with a reindeer themed pancakes, presents for our little dear, and...
... A few pictures from Instagram and my phone. December 16th I think the kids might be trying to tell us something...December 17thI've been in survival mode lately, and keep forgetting to take pictures of the Wise Men... They had me laughing this morning when I...
So, how is your Advent going? Ours has been very difficult and challenging... First it was colds and poison oak (the poison oak on our oldest daughter's face is finally healing), followed by a snowstorm that kept us home for days, heartbreaking news from...
Yesterday our little "Rose" turned 4 years old! How perfect for it to fall on Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, this year! Her older brothers made sure to point out to her at Mass that "Even the priest is wearing PINK!" 🙂 We have been...
Saint Lucia SwedenNow in the winter nightGood folk are waiting.See now the maid of light,Darkness abating.Saint Lucia's Braided BreadInto our hearts she walks, Telling her story, Candles in shining crownLighting her glory.Symbol of love sublime,Moving o'er...
Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! I hope you all had a blessed feast! Originally our plans for the day included the tutor here for five hours followed by a trip into town for a fundraiser/dinner at Chipotle for some dear friends. . . Due to the weather,...
Outside my window... After all these years, my husband finally talked me into hiking the mountain in our back yard to watch the sunset! Totally worth it... (and hopefully all the poison oak is buried deep beneath the snow!)I am thinking... ...
I quietly captured this moment from his bedroom door the other night without being seen... It always melts my heart to catch our children praying again on their own after being sent to bed!
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.
