This past Saturday we hosted a graduation party for our two high school graduates! They actually graduated Kolbe Academy at the beginning of May, but we just didn't have an opportunity to celebrate until now... One morning in June, when I was looking at the...
When I ran across the idea for a Graduation Candy Buffet I knew we had to include one for our boys' high school graduation party! Here are some of the types of candies I used: “Aren't You a Smartie” – Smarties “Book Worms” – Gummy Worms “So long Suckers” – Dum Dum...
On Saturday we finally had an opportunity to host a High School Graduation Party for our two recent graduates! I'm hoping to share all the pictures soon, but first here are the Graduation Cap Cupcakes we made (inspired by lots of different online pictures) for the...
"One day through the ROSARY and the SCAPULAR, I will save the world." - Our Blessed Mother Salted Caramel Brownie ScapularsIngredients:Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking MixTrader Joe's Fleur de Sel Caramel SauceSea SaltCaramel Candies...
Happy Feast of St. Benedict! 🍻"In the ordinary form of the Roman rite, the feast of St. Benedict of Nusia is today, the date on which his relics are believed to have been translated to Fleury Abbey in St. Benoît-sur-Loire in France. In the traditional or extraordinary...
My little sister got married on Saturday! Being one of the youngest in our large family, with no children of her own yet, I don't think she quite understands how hard it can be to get a family of ten ready for a road trip, especially at 33/34 weeks pregnant, without...
Twice the giggles! Double the fun!It's time to celebrate YOU because you're turning TWO!! Our baby girl turned TWO a couple weeks ago and this year we celebrated with a puppy themed pawty! We have never had a dog, but one of her favorite things this past year has...
Lord God, almighty Father, the light that never fails and the source of all light, sanctify + this new fire, and grant that after the darkness of this life we may come unsullied to you who are light eternal..."June 24 is one of the oldest of the Church feasts. It is...
"It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all." — Laura Ingalls WilderWe got up early this morning to go pick strawberries with friends! 🍓🍓🍓"Live in each season as it passes: breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the...
“Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God’s sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.” - Thomas a KempisHappy Feast of St. Anthony!It's hard to believe that it has been five years today since we lost our little Anthony. After his...
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.
