When we arrived home from our road trip Monday evening (I'm hoping to update the blog with pictures soon!) we found a pile of packages on the front porch, including one from Lisieux just in time for the traditional feast of St. Therese!Kristen recently offered to...
One of the gifts our oldest daughter received for her 14th birthday last month was the brand new release from Gracewatch Media: Be Yourself!: A Journal for Catholic Girls by Amy Brooks.It is such an inspiring and unique journal for Catholic girls, filled...
A study break (enjoying the smoke free air after our morning rain), Latin II (with a peek at his current LEGO creation still in progress), and the boys' August box from Catholic T-Shirt Club!We are looking forward to the September box which should be arriving soon and...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that... .... some of the best parties are birthday parties!At the end of August we celebrated our oldest daughter's 14th birthday with a Jane Austen themed birthday, focusing on the birthday girl's two favorite Austen books:...
While its namesake is cheesy you may find this savory treat a little more sensible. Served with crackers.I'm working on a post with all the pictures from our 14 year old's recent Jane Austen themed birthday party. In the meantime here is the recipe for the "Mr....
#lovehercheeksandchins #september10th #3months(and2days)old #10pounds8ouncesWearing her darling handmade outfit from a friend. Thank you, Alanna!
Last night I was so excited to be able to order a hardcover copy of the recently republished First Grade text in the series Highway to Heaven Catechism series at an incredible 80% off!Produced by the Marquette Univerity Institute of Catechetical Research...
Again on September 13, she appeared to them...... "Keep saying the Rosary," she said, "so that the war will end soon." The children made many more sacrifices, to convert sinners and to please God...~ The Children of FatimaOur Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Morning: Slightly Sweet Chai Tea with Coconut Milk on our first official day of school (we've been working on a couple subjects for a few weeks now) and the feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta 💙 The girls are planning to bake Chai Cupcakes after they finish their...
2 Months Old • 9 pounds 2 ouncesOutside my window...fire season has arrived... This past week was filled with thunderstorms, smoky skies, and even a power outage following one of the storms. This weekend my husband is working as a resource advisor for some of the...
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.
