Outside my window... it is sunny at the moment, even though the forecast is predicting rain all the way through next Wednesday. I'm hoping the sun will stick around for a little while. I am thinking... about my little "tall,...
* Since this is such a special feast, I thought I would re-post my planning post from the past two years, updating it with a couple more book and menu suggestions, as well as a few of our pictures from past years... Here is the updated version! The feast of Pentecost,...
In addition to our Ascension Thursday Picnic, we also celebrated the feast of the Ascension this weekend with Ascension Pancakes using our favorite recipe for homemade Buttermilk Pancakes. I actually did not eat any of them (I'm trying really hard to cut back on...
This past Saturday my two youngest siblings, Kevin (who just turned sixteen yesterday - Happy Birthday Kev!) and David (who is fourteen, and also my Godson) received the Sacrament of Confirmation!Congratulations to you both! "Recall then that you have received the...
Yesterday afternoon, after Mass, we had our sixth Good Shepherd's Garden Party! While the girls and I were busy making the Chocolate Covered Strawberries and other goodies, Hubby fired up our grill and made hamburgers for the first time this year! It was a nice...
~ Sunday, May 9th ~ Mother's Day ~Mother's Day was lovely, despite the fact that 4 of us had to stay home from Mass since we were recovering from a stomach bug. How could it not be perfect when I am surrounded by sweet smiling faces, handmade cards, chai tea, and...
~ Our Picnic Menu ~Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches(It is traditional to eat some sort of bird since Jesus "flew" to heaven.)Strawberries & Grapes(The fruit represents Christ, the first fruit of all men.)Cream Puffs(Symbolizing the clouds that were in the...
Week 7"The Heavenly Zoo"This Week’s Good Shepherd’s Garden Party MenuWaterDeer CupcakesLucky Lion LemonadeBeehive Baked PearsPelican ToastiesPhoenix-Tail ShrimpDecorating IdeasPeacock FeathersWater Fountain Centerpiece By Jessica at Shower of Roses and Charlotte at...
...because she is just so cute and I don't have time to post anything else right now. :-)I will be back soon (either late tonight or tomorrow) with the Good Shepherd's Garden Party plans for Week 7. Right now, however, I am headed back to town for Hockey...
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.
