... but who could resist his darling smile, when he caught me taking pictures and stopped and said cheese "shheezze!"?**What I want to know, is who put the baby in his highchair next to ALL those cookies?



... but who could resist his darling smile, when he caught me taking pictures and stopped and said cheese "shheezze!"?**What I want to know, is who put the baby in his highchair next to ALL those cookies?

O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel; qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperit: veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris, sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel, that openeth and no man shutteth, and...

O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum, super quem continebunt reges os suum, quem Gentes deprecabuntur: veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare. O Root of Jesse, you stand for the ensign of all mankind; before you kings shall keep silence and to you all nations...

*I've been informed that the green, orange and red thing in the bottom left corner is our burning bush! 🙂

O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel, qui Moysi in igne flammæ rubi apparuisti, et ei in Sina legem dedisti: veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.O Adonai, and Ruler of the house of Israel, Who didst appear unto Moses in the burning bush, and gavest him the law in...
O Sapientia, quæ ex ore Altissimi prodiisti, attingens a fine usque ad finem, fortiter suaviterque disponens omnia: veni ad docendum nos viam prudentiæ.O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all...

When we were at "The Farm" our children had the opportunity to visit with Santa, aka St. Nicholas. It was a first for them, and even though they knew that he wasn't THEE St. Nicholas, they really enjoyed it! Santa, of course, asked each one of them what they wanted...

Just like last year, Advent is flying by, and Christmas is almost here!!! Tomorrow is already the 17th, and we will begin praying the "O" Antiphons.I have a half written post in my drafts folder with our plans for celebrating the O Antiphons this year, but I never did...
... I'm too busy shopping!Tomorrow is the last day for Amazon's free shipping, and I still haven't even finalized my shopping list! Yep... I am a tad bit behind, to say the least. I was so thankful to hear that, even though I am behind, I may still be right on track!...

My brothers are spoiling us!! Not only did they surprise us with a tree this year, they also took us all to an indoor winter wonderland at "The Farm" this weekend! The lights were beautiful, and most of them (at least all the ones up high) were hung by my brother(s)...
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.