Yesterday we went to my friend Marci's for our second Summer with the Saints this year. At the last minute Marci's son ended up heading out of town early and her other children were visiting Grandma, so it was just my kids. They still had a great time and...
I had a phone call from the owner of Catholic Artworks this morning. For the next three days, they would like to offer an additional special to all of my visitors here at Shower of Roses! In addition to their usual 50% discount, on all their CD prices...
Outside my window... we have been seeing a momma turkey with all her little babies! They are so cute when they are little. . . Then they grow up! I am listening to... the contractors hammering away while my children amazingly sleep through it all. (It...
We are headed to our friends home this evening, just like last year, for their annual 4th of July Party! Last year the girls made Patriotic Cupcakes and Red, White & Blueberry Skewers to take and share. This year, since we are currently without a...
Between summer starting late around here (we were still using our heater a couple weeks ago!) and our home remodel, I hadn't thought much about what we were going to do for summer this year. . . However, now that summer has finally arrived my children are...
I thought it was funny when Patty asked how I was able to get my "kitchen to look like "magazine model" clean". . . It's amazing what the right lighting combined with finding the perfect setting on the camera can do to hide the dirt that is most definitely...
I just had to laugh at myself for getting all sentimental seeing our trusty OLD harvest gold oven being tossed out of our kitchen today! You have served us well for the past 10 years that we've lived in this home.I will miss you. . . At least for the...
... on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul! Welcome to the Catholic Church little one! Our little niece (who Hubby is now blessed to call his Goddaughter!) will be going under general anesthesia in the morning so the doctors can measure the pressure behind one of...
Zoo Cake tutorial can be found here.
I just posted a recent news report by Rome Reports over at Catholic Cuisine. I thought it turned out cute and wanted to share it with you all here as well!You can read the whole article here: Food Blog with a Catholic Touch Although I am not quite sure...
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.
