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...
Little Saints Preschool :: Alphabet Fun
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...
LEGO Ideas :: Dutch Bros. Coffee Drive-Thru
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...
St. Teresa of Calcutta Back-to-School Treat
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...
Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother
"...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...
Encouraging Words for Parents from Archbishop Sample as We Begin Our New School Year
...We read in the “Decree on Christian Education” from the Second Vatican Council:“Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principal...
Christmastime in New Orleans by The Nola Players {Sponsored Giveaway}
I had planned to share our curriculum plans this week, but over the weekend Blogger ate the post I had slowly been working on all summer... I've started to recreate it to share with you all, but it's going to take a little while and I need to focus on getting our...
Commemorating the Canonization of Mother Teresa
On September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa will be canonized a saint! I remember very clearly traveling to San Francisco in 1988 (when I was just 10 years old!) with my Grandmother to see Mother Teresa, at St. Anne's Church, as she welcomed 11 new nuns into her order. I...
Two Brand New Mother Teresa Picture Books {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
I love collecting picture books about the saints! These brand new picture books about Mother Teresa, sent from Ignatius Press for us to review, will be a welcome addition to Our September Book Basket this year, just in time for her canonization on September 4th..:...
LEGO Ideas :: Ancient History Inspired Mini City
While I was up in Portland last Saturday, Ranger sent me some pictures of a miniature LEGO Architecture style Parthenon he was building inspired by his Metal Earth Parthenon. (You can see a picture of him building it here - he was so little! - and also see it on...
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.