We have been waiting a long time to "someday" finish our fireplace. We had our cabinet maker create a new mantel which he installed in December of 2010, after we had to pull down the old brick nearly two years ago. We had hoped...
When Israel fled from Egypt's hand, the seas split wide to form dry land, the mountains leapt like ewes and rams, the hillsides skipped like playful lambs. What makes you leap, O hill and sea? Why, Jordan, do you turn and flee?O, tremble,...
This past January our oldest two daughters received their First Holy Communion at the Mass that took place just before their baby brother's baptism. It was a beautiful day filled with blessings for our family!Since then I have been getting quite a few emails...
Following Mass on Easter Morning, we returned home and the children were all so excited to see what was inside their Easter Baskets! I just wasn't able to make all our handmade candy this year, but we still included a Chocolate Cross and a hollow chick filled...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Don't you just love this little creation that Rascal made with his modeling beeswax? I was really impressed, and it made such a nice addition to our Easter Decorations.Captain also helped with the...
This year, following Easter Mass, we hosted another Easter Sunday dinner at our home! I just love that we now have the space to do this, after our remodel/addition the year before last!! Three of my brothers, David, Scott, and Brian, along with Brian's...
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This year, even up until the afternoon on Good Friday, I wasn't sure if we'd have our Second Lenten Tea inspired by Cottage Blessings for our one main meal. (You can find the pictures from our 2009, 2010, and 2011 Good Friday Teas in the archives...
Happy Easter from our family to yours!The past few days have been a whirlwind of craziness and fun. On Good Friday, following our simple Lenten dinner, I found out that when Snuggles fell on his way out of the van, last Tuesday night, he really hurt his arm....
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.
