*It looks like it was 2004! We had so much fun looking through old photos trying to figure it out.
Almost Wordless Wednesday {Christmas 2004}
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The Jesse Tree :: A No-Sew Picture Tutorial with Readings
"There shall come forth a shoot form the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of...
New Christmas Books for the Feast of St. Nicholas
Every year on December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas, our children wake up to find new slippers (when needed) filled with treats and chocolate gold coins, along with a new Christmas Picture Book to add to our every growing collection. With the feast of St....
Christmas Day in the Morning
I just love Christmas morning, even more now than I did as a child. Seeing our children's joy and excitement as they opened each gift, or watched their siblings open theirs, was so much fun! Every year, Hubby and I choose three gifts for each of our...
On the 12th Day of Christmas
A Delicious Twelfth Night Rum Cake...... complete with three chocolate coins, one to represent each of the three gifts brought by the Magi to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. We had two very excited children (Captain & Twinkle Toes) who found coins in their cake....
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.{pretty}Sweet little girls in pretty new nightgowns, saying "Happy Birthday" to Baby Jesus on Christmas morning. {happy}The girls have been so happy to have another new home* (in addition to their...
Christmas Eve in Pictures
~ Completing our Puzzle ~Our second puzzle, the Holy Family Jigsaw Puzzle, finished just in time for Christmas. This one was much harder than the last, at least for the border and the stained glass windows which I had to finish. We started the puzzle...
Gingerbread Fun on New Year’s Eve!
Since we didn't have a chance to decorate Gingerbread Houses on Christmas Eve this year, we decided it would be the perfect way to spend New Year's Eve! Snuggles was just as excited as last year, when he saw all the supplies!It was also the perfect opportunity for Bud...
Celebrating the O Antiphons :: The Golden Nights
Ever since our oldest children were very little, we have been implementing an old monastic custom in our home of providing special treats, representing each of the "O Antiphons," on the days leading up to Christmas. Each night, after our family rosary, we pray...
Starlight Cookies for Christmas Eve
Last week, as a craft for our 4th Little Flowers Meeting this year, the girls all made "Starlight Cookies for Christmas Eve" Jar Mixes! This idea/recipe was originally submitted to Catholic Cuisine by Lisa from Are We There Yet?.We made a few slight...
Prayer of Mothers
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.
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