I just love Christmas morning, even more now than I did as a child. Seeing our children's joy and excitement as they opened each gift, or watched their siblings open theirs, was so much fun! Every year, Hubby and I choose three gifts for each of our...
Just before Christmas, on December 23rd, my sister JoAnn came over to watch the kids while Hubby and I took our (4 day old) baby to see the pediatrician. JoAnn had just arrived home from spending a semester in Rome (!!!) and our kids were so excited to get to...
... on Rose's 2nd Birthday!
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.{pretty}Sweet little girls in pretty new nightgowns, saying "Happy Birthday" to Baby Jesus on Christmas morning. {happy}The girls have been so happy to have another new home* (in addition to their...
~ Completing our Puzzle ~Our second puzzle, the Holy Family Jigsaw Puzzle, finished just in time for Christmas. This one was much harder than the last, at least for the border and the stained glass windows which I had to finish. We started the puzzle...
Since we didn't have a chance to decorate Gingerbread Houses on Christmas Eve this year, we decided it would be the perfect way to spend New Year's Eve! Snuggles was just as excited as last year, when he saw all the supplies!It was also the perfect opportunity for Bud...
We sure love our little Christmas "Bud!"
From our home, to yours!
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.
