Our Christmas MantleThe Christmas TreeAt 4am Snuggles was running up and down the hall waking up all of his siblings...They were all sent back to bed until morning! ;)Another nativity set up under the tree, reminding us of the very best gift on Christmas!Stuffed...
Hubby and I joined in the fun and decorated Nativity Cookies!(The credit goes to Hubby for Mary & Joseph, the three Wise Men, and the Camel. Aren't they great!?!)
Wishing you all a very Blessed Christmas...... from our family to yours!
Yesterday four of my five sisters came over to bake cookies with the girls and I. It did end up being much more work than I thought it would be, but it is so rare that we are all able to get together, and it will be so nice to have all these goodies to take to...
This past weekend the girls and I made Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls to save for Christmas. They were SO easy to make and turned out delicious. Here is the recipe we used:Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Balls2 cups...
Saint Lucy, you did not hide your light under a basket, but let it shine for the whole world, for all the centuries to see. We may not suffer torture in our lives the way you did, but we are still called to let the light of our Christianity illumine our daily lives....
Last Friday our homeschool group had an Advent Craft Fair, after First Friday Mass. Each mom was asked to bring a craft for about 25 children based on Advent, Christmas, or one of the December Saints. Since I had spent Wednesday night and most of Thursday contracting,...
~ 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 have been meaning to post a picture of our finished O Antiphon House all week, but haven't had a chance until this morning. (I contracted for about 12 hours most of Thursday, from about 3 am until just before dinner, and then fell asleep right after dinner,...
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.
