Outside my window... We have had contractors working outside again this week. Our garage is on hold while we work on getting permits, but we have made progress on the patio outside of the dining room addition! We have been putting this project off for the...
I started working on this post months ago and finally had a chance to get back to it last Friday, converting it into another "Seven Quick Takes" post. Of course I ran out of time to finish it then, but am wrapping it up this morning or else it will never get...
This year some of our children have been studying chemistry using the great books from Real Science-4-Kids. We are using Focus on Elementary Chemistry for both Chiquita (3rd grade) and Snuggles (1st grade). Twinkle Toes (4th grade) is working her way...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}It's so exciting when our copy of Catholic Digest arrives in the mail each month and we can flip to my submission to see which pictures (including some that I submit with the article) were chosen to go...
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.
