Yesterday our little "Rose" turned 4 years old! How perfect for it to fall on Gaudete Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, this year! Her older brothers made sure to point out to her at Mass that "Even the priest is wearing PINK!" 🙂 We have been...
At the end of last month we celebrated Twinkle Toes 10th birthday! Last Christmas she had received Caroline along with a matching dress and had been looking forward to a "Caroline" themed birthday party all year! Even though I wasn't feeling well that day...
This year Twinkle Toes asked for a "Caroline" themed birthday party! While I was looking through the books for ideas and inspiration I decided that "Caroline's Bonnet" might make a fun cake for my new "ten-ager!" I really didn't know how I was going to...
I just wanted to pop in real quick to say hello and let you all know that I will try and answer comments/blog questions and emails (there are currently over 250 in my inbox waiting for responses from this past year... Even though I had it "caught up" to 60 at the...
"Bilbo Baggins called it a party, but it was really a variety of entertainments rolled into one. Practically everybody living near was invited. A very few were overlooked by accident, but as they turned up all the same, that did not...
On Saturday we celebrated our oldest son's 13th birthday! This year he asked for a "Lord of the Rings" party theme and, after looking at many cakes, I decided to try and create a "One Ring to Rule Them All!" birthday cake for him! My inspiration came from...
Last Friday our little Snuggles turned 6 years old and we celebrated with a Lone Ranger themed birthday party. The birthday boy loved every moment of his special day! (Birthday Picture here.)His answer to "How old are you today?".: Decorations :.The day...
This year Snuggles (who desperately needs a new blog nickname - perhaps Cowboy or Ranger?) requested a "Lone Ranger" themed birthday party for his 6th Birthday! I had all sorts of plans and had hoped to decorate a two-tiered mountain cake (similar to my Camping...
... and the feast of St. Aloysius...Happy 6th Birthday!Our little 6 year old was so excited to wake up and discover his cake and other gifts early this morning before leaving for the final day of Golf Camp and their tournament. The older boys had a 7:30 tee time...
On Saturday we celebrated Chiquita's 8th Birthday! This year she requested a Josefina themed birthday party. I hadn't been feeling well all of last week, and was overwhelmed from way too much paperwork, other commitments, and a 12 year old boy who had been...
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.
