National Pro-Life T-Shirt Day 2018

National Pro-Life T-Shirt Day 2018

Isn't this the cutest little onesie?! I can't wait to try it on our baby girl next month. On April 20, 2018, witness to the dignity of ALL human beings by wearing a pro-life T-shirt. Share photos using #NPLTD18.We are ready! Our children will all receive the...

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Nine Months

Nine Months

Our little ball of fire is nine months old already! We all love her "Most Ardently" even though we have never had such a challenging baby and she still doesn't let me sleep for much more than an hour at a time, for the 4 hours I manage to average each...

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Prayers for the Murphy Family

Prayers for the Murphy Family

🎶 Can the human heart refrain from partaking in her pain, In that Mother’s pain untold? 🎶 On Friday night I posted over on Instagram: {We are praying for a special intention tonight 💔 sometimes the crosses given to those dear to us seem so heavy. I...

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Meet the Masters :: Paul Cézanne

Meet the Masters :: Paul Cézanne

We have been studying Paul Cézanne, Father of Modern Art, and finished up our unit study with an art project (Meet the Masters unit study from Track F for ages 10-Adult) this afternoon.  .: Master Artist Introduction :. Paul Cezanne (say-ZAHN) French...

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Eight Months

Eight Months

I can’t believe she is 8 months old already... She won’t keep her bonnet and shoes on, but she does love her kitty cat and watching her older brothers and sisters play basketball from just inside my bedroom door!Floral Forest Organic Tiered Tee Dress (size 3-6...

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Prayer of Mothers

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.


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