...of rather, unrealistic ones...I did it AGAIN!!Last month 😉 my hubby and I purchased some furniture from my parents neighbors who are moving. Well, the rest of it arrived Thursday night! I was very excited, but not quite ready.You should have seen the look on...
Even though we haven't been putting enough focus on music... Classical music to be exact... It doesn't mean that my children don't love music!! In fact, who needs instruments when you have: 3 stick horses, 1 stuffed football, 2 rolling pins and your big brothers belt....
As I mentioned earlier, the hour consultation I had with Laura Berquist was one of the highlights of my trip to the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference.A few months ago, I was ready to put all my kids in school. I felt like such a failure as a mother and a...
We have decided to start a series of Fairs over at Catholic Cuisine titled From Thy Bounty. The theme for our very first fair will be First Holy Communions. It will be taking place on May 15th. We would like to invite everyone participate. So, if you have something to...
I just read a wonderful article written by Mary Ellen on modesty:"Spring is such a wonderful time of year. May is the month of Mary, mothers and lately, I’ve noticed, immodesty.A few weeks ago at church I found myself sitting behind a beautiful young lady who was...
One of the things that I love about Digital Cameras, is how convenient it is to share photos! Even though my camera(s) were stolen, I still have a few pictures to share with you thanks to Christine and my Aunt Bridget! Thank you to both of you!!This first picture was...
You are Princess LeiaA strong-willed herald of causes against injustice, you passionately strive to right the wrongs around you. Somebody has to save our skins!HT: LaPaz Home LearningSo, WHO are YOU???
My dear hubby surprised me last night, by hanging up our porch swing!! I was so excited!I just love our swing! It is so inviting. I love sitting out there to read while the kids play in the yard... Hubby and I both love "escaping" to the swing in the evening for a...
Well... I got on the scale this morning and said, "That's it... I quit!!!"I was UP another 1.5 pounds, which makes for an overall gain of 2 pounds in the last 3 weeks, and a grand total of a whopping THREE POUNDS LOST in the last TWO AND A HALF MONTHS!!!Yep... I was...
The feast of Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday, ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. "It commemorates not only the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Disciples, but also the fruits and effects of that event: the completion of the work of...
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.
