~ Gifts from St. Nicholas ~Gold Coins, Holy Cards, and our yearly "note from St. Nicholas" telling the children what they need to work on between now and Christmas.New Picture Books and Slippers for all of the children. Even a pair of new slippers for the baby!!...
I've been making Christmas lists for awhile now, ever since I found out this baby was due on Christmas. Most of them have just been in a notebook on my nightstand, so I haven't blogged much about them. I was asked by a few of you to share my lists this year, and...
When we were at "The Farm" our children had the opportunity to visit with Santa, aka St. Nicholas. It was a first for them, and even though they knew that he wasn't THEE St. Nicholas, they really enjoyed it! Santa, of course, asked each one of them what they wanted...
We always have such fun celebrating the feast of St. Nicholas... This year was no different!The children woke up a very tired momma who stayed up way too late bright and early to see just what St. Nick had left for them this year.As usual they each found a new pair of...
Last night the children and I made our St. Nicholas Hot Cocoa!We had so much fun!! After I printed out the tags, I was wishing I would have used an image of St. Nicholas, but I was out of time so I left it as it was... Next time. Oh, and now we know that a single...
Isn't he just the cutest?!?You can find the directions here.
... till the Feast of St. Nicholas! For the past year I have had a screensaver on my computer, counting down the days, hours, and minutes till this favorite feast day of ours! I can't believe that it is almost here again... It seems as though I just posted Happy Feast...
Next week we will begin Along the Alphabet Path.Along with each letter of the alphabet the children will be introduced (or re-introduced as the case may be) to a Saint using the beautiful book An Alphabet of Catholic Saints.Elizabeth suggests making a Wee Felt Saint...
We had such fun last week, that we rearranged our Thursday plans so we could continue attending:Summer with the SaintsMarci once again, did an amazing job, and my children had a WONDERFUL time.Today the theme was Christmas in July!When we arrived, Marci had a number...
While running down the hallway... Rascal paused, looked inside daddy and mommas messy room (with wrapping paper all over the place!) and said, "WOW!! Santa sure did get in there!"(This was funny, since my boys don't "believe" in Santa. The kids all know well, the...
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.
