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...
Just like last year, Advent is flying by, and Christmas is almost here!!! Tomorrow is already the 17th, and we will begin praying the "O" Antiphons.I have a half written post in my drafts folder with our plans for celebrating the O Antiphons this year, but I never did...
My brothers are spoiling us!! Not only did they surprise us with a tree this year, they also took us all to an indoor winter wonderland at "The Farm" this weekend! The lights were beautiful, and most of them (at least all the ones up high) were hung by my brother(s)...
Our Santa Lucia's Braided Bread turned out delicious, the girls looked darling in their nightgowns and crowns, and they really enjoyed "waking" the (very awake yet cooperative) boys. Although it has already melted, we even woke up to our very first snowfall of...
Baja Fish Tacos, steamed corn, and Rosy Treats......followed by coloring a beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, while listening to this CD and this picture book.Our Lady of Guadalupe, mystical rose, intercede for the Church, protect the Holy Father, help all who...
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...
A couple weeks ago I pulled out all of our Christmas picture books and ordered a few new ones to add to our collection this year! My plan was to wrap them up and read one each day during the Advent and Christmas season. Well, I never did have a chance to find purple...
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.
