"Homeschooling is one of our responses to preserve all things Catholic. This is our cross. Let us not come down from such a privileged place. Yes it's hard! But it's a privileged place. And when you are privileged, it's gonna be hard...." This...
O my God, I know too well that whatever I may do for the education of my children will remain fruitless without the blessing of Thy grace. "Unless our Lord build the house," says the psalmist, "they have labored in vain that build it. Unless our Lord keep the...
Back in 2009 I was inspired by Barbara to start making Schultütes to give to our children at the beginning of the school year and have continued this tradition ever since. Each year they have looked a little different, but have always been made from poster...
Outside my window... we must be having the annual "Fall Needle Drop." There are pine needles everywhere! Sean just showed the boys how to operate his Stihl Gas Blower and it only takes them a few minutes to clear the deck and driveway. Yay! Now...
Panoramic Picture of Crater Lake taken from the Observation Station with my iPhoneThe first week of our 2013-2014 school year may not have included our usual "back-to-school traditions," (perhaps we will get to those this week) but it sure was nice to spend...
I just wanted to pop in real quick to say hello and let you all know that I will try and answer comments/blog questions and emails (there are currently over 250 in my inbox waiting for responses from this past year... Even though I had it "caught up" to 60 at the...
Our new school year begins next week! This coming year our oldest boys will be going into 7th and 6th grade, the older girls will be 4th and 3rd, and Snuggles will be in 1st grade. Rose (3) and Bud (1) will have lots of fun with all sorts of "school...
I've used Little Saints Preschool with all of our children. When our oldest was in Preschool (back in 2003-2004) I nearly burned myself out on homeschooling that very first year, trying to "do it all!" I remember spending most of the summer in 2003 collecting all...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}We will be celebrating a 10th birthday tomorrow! I haven't had much time to prepare, other than placing a couple online orders for gifts for the birthday girl, but after rounding up a few...
Cocoa and Constellations on Columbus Day, Catastrophes, Canonizations, Costume Parties, Costume Contests, Corn Maze Confusion, Carving Celtic Crosses, Crowded Celebrations (with more Costumes), and the Cemetery... It's been crazy around here Along the...
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.
