My sweet little niece turned 2 on Good Friday, and we had so much fun at her Dr. Seuss Thing 2 themed birthday party on Holy Saturday. It was perfect timing for us, since the kids were all over being sick and Hubby (who is also godfather to the...
This past Friday our little Chiquita turned 7 years old! The day didn't start out as I had hoped, and we ended up spending the first half of the day at doctor's offices, then ran a few errands while we were in town, but we arrived home after lunch and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~This past Saturday afternoon, after our St. Patrick's Day breakfast and morning at the Rink, and before Mass and the St. Patrick's Day Dinner at Church, we attended a fun birthday party for a sweet little two...
This year Rascal choose a "World War II Military" theme for his birthday. I didn't have the time or energy to pull together a party like last year's Lego Party and had to keep it somewhat simple, but that didn't stop the kids from having a blast! ~...
As I mentioned last night, we have a birthday to celebrate today, and the birthday boy ended up asking for a World War II themed party. Originally he though he wanted a "Deca Sports" theme (10 sports for his 10th birthday) and I started a Board for Sports Themed...
Rascal asked for a World War II / D-Day / Military themed birthday cake this year. Since he wanted the final cake to be a surprise, I did some searching through various cakes online and ended up using this Army Camo Cake (link broken) for inspiration....
Our little Twinkle Toes turned 8 years old yesterday and so it was ParTEA time! Since our children generally just have one big "friends" birthday party (the rest are just with family), this was the one for Twinkle Toes. Originally we were going to do it...
I am making myself take a break from housework, packing, and planning to sit down for a few minutes, so I thought I would share another recipe from the birthday party yesterday. I found this idea through a google search, and I think it might have originated (at...
This year Captain choose a "Medieval Knights, Dragons and Castles" theme for his birthday celebration! I thought it was a perfect theme, especially since we had just finished studying the Middle Ages this past year for History. ~ Decorations ~ I...
Yesterday our (not so) little Snuggles turned 4 years old! We arrived home from a 4-Day Camping Trip/Retreat on Sunday night, and the older kids all started a week long Golf Camp on Monday, so I really needed to keep his birthday simple. There were...
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.
