"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow." - G.K. Chesterton Outside my window...Hockey season is coming up! The boys have been sorting through all their gear and getting ready. So has their...
I have had this beautiful doll, from Dolls from Heaven, tucked away in my closet since last spring... I've been dying to give her to our little Rose, and I almost did on the recent feast of St. Therese, but decided to continue saving her for either a birthday or...
Last year, for our annual All Hallows' Eve party, I asked each family to bring a game. My friend Aleesa brought along the supplies (the sign pictured above, balloons attached to rubber bands, and fun music) for a St. Michael Stomp!All of the saints were broken into...
The month of October is right around the corner which means the feasts (both new and traditional!) of dear Saint Thérèse of Lisieux are coming up quickly! I'll be updating our our September book basket with books for October and have a brand new chapter book to add...
Folkmanis Puppet Sequoia Wildlife Set • Mini Barn Owl Finger Puppet This week we jumped ahead to the "Fall is Here!" theme in the Little Saints Preschool Program. I pulled out all of our fall themed picture books (and favorite fall puppets!) and then...
Leaf Man by Lois EhlertAfter a rainy morning, the sun came back out so we headed outside to gather some fall leaves for an afternoon craft inspired by a picture book we picked up at the library today..."This is the same type of craft you used to do with us when...
I'm not sure how much of the Little Saints Preschool Program we will actually get to this year... However, considering it could very well be the last year we have a pre-schooler (our "baby" will turn five in December... how did that happen?!), I'm going to try and fit...
Last month Ranger built this Dutch Bros. Coffee Drive-Thru to submit to LEGO Ideas! I've been having so much fun, the last couple times I've picked up drinks, pulling out my phone and sharing the pictures with the baristas! They all have gotten so excited over...
I am a little pencil in God's hands. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more. ~ The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living by Mother Teresa...
"...and on her head a crown of twelve stars..."After our family rosary this evening, Rose helped decorate the birthday cake for our Blessed Mother, with her Marian Shining Light Dolls, and then she lit the candles while we sang "Happy Birthday!" ♥Here is a...
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.
