Yesterday, in preparation for today's feast of St. Nicholas, the children unwrapped The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale (a fun tale about generosity and the origin of the term 'baker's dozen') for us all to read together. After reading the book the we baked Saint...
St. Nicholas (aka Snuggles) and Blessed John Paul II (aka our Pastor!)These two were the first place winners for each category (11 & under and 12 & up) at our Parish's All Saints Costume Contest last night! I'll be back with more pictures soon. We...
I hope you all had a wonderful St. Nicholas Day this year! Here are a few pictures from our celebration. If you'd like to share your own pictures, head on over to Catholic Cuisine for a St. Nicholas Day link-up!~ Gifts from St. Nicholas ~New Slippers...
~ Treats from St. Nicholas ~ Every year our children are given new slippers on the feast of St. Nicholas. However, last year I purchased extra big sizes. The oldest four still fit in their slippers and Snuggles has plenty of hand-me-downs from...
1) Who gave Rose "her" St. Nicholas Chocolate that had been taken out of her slippers and placed on the table for safe keeping? 2) How was she able to get it out of the wrapper so easily, without eating any of the foil? I just loved her...
Baking St. Nicholas Gingerbread Cookies
We just finished baking some St. Nicholas Gingerbread Cookies and some absolutely delicious St. Nicholas Purse Cookies to take to our parish's Anniversary Dinner tonight. We did keep a couple plates to add to our St. Nicholas Day celebration tomorrow!...
Oh, how we are enjoying our new kitchen! We are getting ready to go to First Friday Mass with our Homeschool Group this morning and we just finished baking a Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake to share after Mass. (I'll add the glaze after it cools and...
Every year on the feast of St. Nicholas, we give our children Gold Coins, Holy Cards, and a yearly "note from St. Nicholas" telling the children what they need to work on between now and Christmas. For the past few years I have wanted to order the beautiful St....
Learning Along the Alphabet Path~ Nasturtium Fairy Coloring Pages ~ From this Coloring Book(While looking at the Flower Fairies Alphabet book and listening to the CD!)~ Picture Book Science :: N is for ummmm.... Nothing! ~We were too busy getting ready...
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.
