A few of my siblings (JoAnn, Kevin, and David) have arrived home from college for their Christmas break! Last night my parents invited us over, along with my brother Brian and his family, my brother Scott, and Aunt Bridget and Uncle Shawn, for a spaghetti dinner...
So, how is your Advent going? Ours has been very difficult and challenging... First it was colds and poison oak (the poison oak on our oldest daughter's face is finally healing), followed by a snowstorm that kept us home for days, heartbreaking news from...
Saint Lucia SwedenNow in the winter nightGood folk are waiting.See now the maid of light,Darkness abating.Saint Lucia's Braided BreadInto our hearts she walks, Telling her story, Candles in shining crownLighting her glory.Symbol of love sublime,Moving o'er...
Outside my window... After all these years, my husband finally talked me into hiking the mountain in our back yard to watch the sunset! Totally worth it... (and hopefully all the poison oak is buried deep beneath the snow!)I am thinking... ...
We had a beautiful snowy feast day this year! Eventually the snow was "well past St. Nicholas' miter!" Holy Bishop St. Nicholas lived farawayNear the Aegean Sea is where Turkey did lay.Travel back with us now to a time long ago.We will visit his country,...
Congratulations to Amy H. who won the giveaway for a copy of Celebrating Advent and Christmas With Children! I also wanted to let the rest of you know that the Kindle Edition is currently FREE at Amazon! If you are like me and prefer having a hard copy of these sorts...
Note: I meant to publish this post yesterday and didn't have a chance to finish uploading the photos before going out shopping with my mom all evening (before the snowstorm hit today)! I'll be back with a few pictures from today, but in the meantime - Happy...
Advent has arrived and the Christmas countdown has begun! Tonight we will light the first candle on our Advent Wreath, draw names for our Christkindl just like we did last year, and unwrap our first book after our family Rosary and Christmas Novena!...
One of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes, in addition to the Praline Pecan Yams, is our Raspberry Cranberry Jello Mold... It also is perfect for Christmas and New Year's as well! Here is the recipe: Raspberry Cranberry Jello Mold2 cans jellied...
The Kindle version of The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale is currently available for only 1¢ at Amazon, and it's free for those who have previously purchased the print version. I just downloaded a copy to my iPad! You can also find our Baker's...
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.
