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...
Recently my mom gave our family a beautiful old out-of-print book (originally published in 1940) which my Grandmother had given my family when we were children! (I wasn't able to find the hardcover available and the two paperback copies are very expensive.)...
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...
A couple days ago I still wasn't sure what I was going to take to the annual 4th of July party we attend each year. The sweet hostess, who had just arrived home after spending the school year on the opposite side of the country, asked me to just bring "one of your...
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...
"She walked across, picked the primroses, and tucked the stems in her pouch. She let the yellow flowers stick out so that they wouldn't be crushed." ~ Meet JosefinaYesterday we celebrated Chiquita's 8th Birthday! This year she requested a "Josefina" party...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Lots of pretty Easter Eggs, even if they are plastic! Bud enjoyed helping me fill them the weekend before Easter, just before we headed over to the coast, when I probably should have been getting...
... For Rascal's 111th Birthday! After listening to the excellent unabridged version of the Hobbit, and watching the movie, Rascal requested a "Hobbit" themed birthday for his 11th birthday this year! Our cake turned out differently, but was mostly inspired by...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Pretty birthday flowers from my husband, who is still in Arizona on training... Only one more week until he will be home again!{happy}Despite Sean being out of town, he and my family made sure I had a...
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.
