"F stands for Forests,with trees tall and straight.The majestic eastern white pinesare the official trees of our state." ~ L is for Lobster: A Maine Alphabet AlphabetFor the state of Maine, the 23rd state in our State-by-State Study, the girls...
"A is for Augusta,the capital of our state.In the rooms of the statehouse,our representatives legislate." ~ L is for Lobster: A Maine AlphabetThe next up in our State-by-State Study is Maine! The boys mastered their states and capitals long...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}At the Orthodontist just before her braces were taken off! This morning Twinkle Toes told me that right before she woke up she dreamt that she heard my footsteps coming towards her bedroom and then...
I've been so excited to share a couple pictures of my beautiful new locket with you all, and finally have a chance to do so this morning! This was an incredibly generous Mother's Day gift from Tricia at Origami Owl, one of my dear visitors here at Shower of...
Outside my window... I can see the beautiful new flowers my thoughtful husband picked up on his way home from work and planted in my hanging baskets from last year. Much to everyone's delight the hummingbirds have already been spotted enjoying the flowers...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}My pretty necklace from Jesse Tree Treasures! Thank you Angie! 🙂 {happy}Incorporating fun foods, like our Pentecost Cake, in our celebrations of the liturgical year always makes my children...
Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,And in our hearts take up Thy rest;Come with Thy grace and heavenly aidTo fill the hearts which Thou hast made.O Comfort blest, to Thee we cry,Thou heavenly gift of God Most High,Thou font of life and fire of love,And sweet anointing...
I've always admired the beautiful illustrations by Gennady Spirin in our copy of We Three Kings. When I ran across a couple more of his books on sale for 71-72% off I ordered them to stash away for next Christmas. Here are the links in case anyone else is...
I've been spending a lot of time the past couple months making plans for our next school year, deciding which programs we will continue and where we will be making changes. Here is the link to our original Curriculum Plans :: 2012-2013. — 1...
Praise the Lord all ye Angels: A Hymn to all His Saints ~ Psalm 148Have you ordered a copy of Angels and Saints at Ephesus yet? I've been listening to it all week, since my husband gave me my own copy for Mother's Day! Please consider...
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.
