One of the games I choose for the girls to play during this year's Mother-Daughter Tea Party was the game of Graces, as suggested by Eliana. It was so much fun!According to Victorian World, Graces is a game that dates back to the 1830s. It was...
Despite a forecast of rain and snow the weather cooperated beautifully, even if it was cold, for our Mother-Daughter Tea Party and we were able to enjoy a few outdoor activities! We started with a game of Bocce Ball in the backyard overlooking a beautiful...
We had such a lovely time at our our annual Mother-Daughter Tea Party yesterday afternoon! I have so many pictures to share that I hardly know where to begin... It is going to be a very busy week, so it may take me a little time to get to it all, but I...
— 1 —Last Saturday my niece turned three years old! I still haven't gotten around to posting the pictures I took at our fun trip to the pumpkin patch last fall during "C" week, but my sweet little niece fell in love with riding the ponies so my brother surprised...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty} Last night we met my beautiful mother for dinner at Chipotle before heading to the theatre to see The Sound of Music! No one ever believes that my mom is the mother of twelve (plus two in...
Illuminated Ink is hosting an Easter Coloring Contest! I just downloaded and printed copies of the beautiful coloring page for my children. They are rounding up their favorite art supplies and can't wait to begin! Here's the link in case any of you would...
This coming weekend we will be having our annual Little Flowers Girls' Club Mother-Daughter Tea Party! Having completed all four wreaths last year, I did take this year off from coordinating and hosting Little Flowers for my girls, but we've decided that we still...
Remember the beautiful Advent at Ephesus CD I recommended during Advent? Well, the dear sisters at the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles have created another inspiring collection of music featuring 17 English and Latin pieces sung...
Let our judgment of souls cease, for God’s mercy upon them is extraordinary. ~ St. FaustinaThis afternoon, following the completion of our Divine Mercy Novena, the children had so much fun decorating "Divine Mercy Cookies." They were so simple, and yet very...
I just love Easter! As unorganized as I was this year, everything still came together thanks to the preparation from year's past... I pulled out the children's Easter Baskets and liners, our "Alleluia" mantle letters along with a few other simple yet beautiful...
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.
