Our baby girl is one year old toady!! It truly seems like she was just born, but at the same time I just can't imagine my life without her! What a blessing she is to our family! Her beautiful rose covered dress was a hand-made birthday gift from...
Outside my window... It's raining on and off, and looks like it is going to continue raining all week. It's not that cold (30-50 degrees all week), but my children keep hoping it will snow again! I am listening to... Celtic Woman's Christmas...
Last year I ordered Lucia, Saint of Light to give to our little Chiquita on the feast of St. Lucy. Since it was backordered, and didn't arrive on time, I saved it to give her this year instead. Though we had listened to the audio version of this book...
Ideas for Celebrating St. Lucia Day December 13th is the Feast of St. Lucy, also known as St. Lucia Day (Luciadagen) in Sweden. In Sweden, the oldest daughter of a family will wake up before dawn on St. Lucy's Day and dress in a white gown for purity, often with a red...
My children are all so excited to finally use the lovely gifts they received last year from our sweet friend Emma and her family, who live in Norway!(Authentic Swedish St. Lucy Crowns, a Maiden Light, and Star Boy Hats and Wands for all our children!) Our Santa...
Picture Books, Precious Dolls and "Roses from Heaven" Punch! Our family had such a fun JOY filled day today! After Mass, we ended up spending most of the day at a couple Christmas Events in town. It was so nice to come home to shredded-beef for...
As you all know, I love praying Novena's to St. Therese and the Christmas Novena is one of my favorites! Two years ago (in 2008) I prayed this novena, shortly after my miscarriage, for the health of my next baby and that God would calm my fears of another...
I finally pulled out my painting supplies, and spent some time most of the afternoon/evening yesterday painting Our Lady of Guadalupe Dolls! I had wanted to paint a larger 3 1/2" doll to give to our little Rose, along with the 3 1/2" St. Therese I painted awhile...
... I am totally addicted to chocolate candy molds! They are so easy to use and the results are so much fun! The other day I did a trial run for Christmas, using our new Nativity Chocolate Candy Mold Set.This Christmas, I am hoping to decorate a...
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.
