"Six fires in (our little town) are threatening homes. A column of smoke can be seen across the valley." Please pray for us! UPDATE: Thank you all for your prayers! The fire closest to our home has grown to over 300 acres. However, at this...
Our little guy at 20 weeks and 2 days, and just as perfect as can be!. . . for little boys!!!!
Outside my window... the sun is starting to set on this beautiful feast of the Assumption.I am thinking... about my little one. Will we be welcoming another baby girl, or perhaps a boy, this coming New Year's?!? Tomorrow morning I have my next...
I have been looking for any excuse to make this cake! With my brother-in-law visiting (who we haven't seen since his Ordination and First Masses, over three years ago), and two other dear local priests joining us for dinner (one of who is celebrating his...
This year Captain choose a "Medieval Knights, Dragons and Castles" theme for his birthday celebration! I thought it was a perfect theme, especially since we had just finished studying the Middle Ages this past year for History. ~ Decorations ~ I...
I am almost finished putting together the post from my son's Medieval Birthday Party, but first I thought I'd post a quick "tutorial" for his cake. (Birthday morning post: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!) I wasn't planning on posting this at all, but since I had a few...
Monthly Dedication ~ The Immaculate Heart of MaryIn Honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (2008)In Honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (2013)The Catholic Child and The Blessed Virgin (2013)August 4, Feast of St. John Vianney (New):The Year for...
~ Rules for Posting ~ Create a blog post with your gently used curriculum (and any other books/items) that you'd like to sell or pass on to another family, with pictures if possible.Add a link to your post, referring back to this post, so that others can find the...
As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, I will be hosting a Used Book Sale Link-up here at Shower of Roses today!! The last Used Book Sale I had really motivated me to continue sorting though our books and I have come up with the items pictured below, to pass on to other...
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.
