December 8th • Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionSix months old and officially started crawling on her hands and knees! ...or at least I'm finally willing to admit it.She's been trying to crawl since the week she was born!Update: Here is a short video of her crawling...
After receiving his law degree at Notre Dame University, my grandfather served in the Marine Corps from 1953-1957, achieving the rank of Captain. My dad was born at Camp Lejeune while he was in the Marines. On December 3rd, the first Sunday of Advent...
Santa Lucia (St. Lucy) was a young Italian girl who was martyred for her faith in 304 AD. During Advent in Sweden, one of the biggest celebrations is Santa Lucia's Day originating from the stories told by the holy Monks who first brought Christianity to Sweden....
Ever since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home by providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons" on the days leading up to Christmas. The O Antiphon prayers begin on December 17th and end...
Saint Andrew the Apostle Cupcakes Baked by his sister while I was at work and decorated with an X-shaped pretzel cross & fish cookies!Dearest Patron, St. Andrew the Apostle, in baptism I received thy name and was put under thy special care. Oh, teach me to be...
Outside my {parents} window...Our beautiful mom with five of her six daughters on Thanksgiving Day 🍁🍂 The rain let up long enough for a quick picture outside. You'd never know it by this picture, she always looks amazing, but our mom is recovering from a broken...
It's time for this year's list of "Christmas Gift Ideas" and another "Sleighful of Giveaways" from my amazing and generous sponsors! (You can the lists from the last two years here and here, as well as even more Catholic gift ideas listed in...
I'm working as quick as I can to finish up this year's Christmas Gift Ideas and Giveaway (it's going to be amazing!) and hope to have it up on the blog soon. In the meantime, here is a fun idea for cupcakes. We made these for our daughter's soccer team's dessert...
You are cordially invited to participate in an Anne of Green Gables party with fellow kindred spirits. Games, crafts, and snacks will be provided.A little over three year's ago, we celebrated Twinkle Toes' 11th birthday with an Anne of Green Gables themed party!...
Advent begins three weeks from today! Advent varies in length from 22-28 days, beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (November 30th) and embracing four Sundays. The first day of Advent can fall as early as November 27th or as...
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.
