"Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not...
On Saturday we celebrated our oldest son's 13th birthday! This year he asked for a "Lord of the Rings" party theme and, after looking at many cakes, I decided to try and create a "One Ring to Rule Them All!" birthday cake for him! My inspiration came from...
Last Friday our little Snuggles turned 6 years old and we celebrated with a Lone Ranger themed birthday party. The birthday boy loved every moment of his special day! (Birthday Picture here.)His answer to "How old are you today?".: Decorations :.The day...
This year Snuggles (who desperately needs a new blog nickname - perhaps Cowboy or Ranger?) requested a "Lone Ranger" themed birthday party for his 6th Birthday! I had all sorts of plans and had hoped to decorate a two-tiered mountain cake (similar to my Camping...
... and the feast of St. Aloysius...Happy 6th Birthday!Our little 6 year old was so excited to wake up and discover his cake and other gifts early this morning before leaving for the final day of Golf Camp and their tournament. The older boys had a 7:30 tee time...
Feliz Cumpleaños Chiquita :: A "Josefina" Birthday! On Saturday we celebrated Chiquita's 8th Birthday! This year she requested a Josefina themed birthday party. I hadn't been feeling well all of last week, and was overwhelmed from way too much paperwork,...
— 1 —Last Saturday my niece turned three years old! I still haven't gotten around to posting the pictures I took at our fun trip to the pumpkin patch last fall during "C" week, but my sweet little niece fell in love with riding the ponies so my brother surprised...
This past Thursday Rascal turned 11 years old! For this birthday, having just finished reading (and listening to) The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, he asked if we could have a Hobbit themed birthday party! It was so much fun (even if I did spend too much...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I took quite a few pictures yesterday, but it's probably going to take me a little while to sort through them and put a post together on Rascal's Hobbit themed birthday party... In the meantime, here are a few...
"HOW quickly the TIME has COME! Our little snow man just turned ONE!" On Wednesday we celebrated our little man's 1st birthday! Originally I had planned to invite all our extended family to this party, but since we had just had a big "Sound of Music themed"...
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.
