You can find an updated version of this post for 2010 here: Jesse Tree Readings and Coloring Pages for 2010Last year I compiled the following list of coloring pages, activities and bible passages (used in addition to the stories in our Children's Bible), to go along...
**Updated and reposted from last year! 🙂 I love the tradition of the Advent wreath. It so totally packed with symbolism! It is such a great way to teach the children even more about God, Christ and the Christmas season.The round shape stands for God's eternity. Like...
Today we attended a 50th Anniversary Mass and reception for some very dear friends of ours. In fact, it was for our children's wonderful swimming teacher! We had a wonderful time, and it was so nice being able to reconnect and visit with lots of old friends!However,...
...this time by Shelly!She would like to see "the 6th picture in my 6th folder on my computer."I was a bit nervous about this one, but I think I got off easy. My folders are all listed by date, and so folder #6 is 2005-12-16, which is the day my brother came over to...
Recently, after posting about a few of our Little Saints Flannel Board Pieces, I was sent a sample product to review for Story Time Felts. My children all *LOVE* playing with Flannel Boards, so I was more than willing to look through the catalog, and check out their...
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...
Today is the feast of the Epiphany, also known as Little Christmas! I was so excited that our wise men finally made it across the room to join the rest of our nativity set! It looks so pretty! In some cultures, Christmas Day is kept strictly religious, and gifts are...
My cousin recently posted about "keeping it real." It is so true that our blogs can sometimes make our lives look perfect. I know that I for one, when looking at other blogs, can sometimes get frustrated and overwhelmed and think, "How on earth does she get ALL of...
Wondering what to do with all those Christmas Cards?My friend Trina just posted aWONDERFUL IDEA!Hop on over to her blog to check it out!
Right before Christmas I posted a couple links with directions for making a Nativity lapbook and a cute creative Nativity craft. We finished ours, and they turned out so lovely that I thought I would take a second and share a few pictures! We are still in 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.
