I am so thankful for my husband! I always realize just how much during times like right now, when he is gone for weeks and I have to try and keep up manage without him. He really helps so much around our home. I was so exhausted, and not feeling very well, following...
Our Christmas Day Christkindl Family Gift Exchange
We loved incorporating the Christkindl tradition into our own family traditions this year! On the first Sunday of Advent we all drew names, and though out Advent we prayed and did special favors for that particular person. We did our best to keep who had...
Christmas Eve in Pictures
At the Tree Farm
It's so crazy to see how much they have all grown since we searched for our tree last year!
My Daybook :: January 10, 2013
Our 2012 Christ Candle on Christmas DayOutside my window... the ground is covered with snow and my awesome little brother was outside early this morning, changing the master bedroom outlet breaker for me - the one that would trip nearly every time I turned...
The Christmas Cookie Sprinkle Snitcher
"In a neat little villageall covered in snow,sleep apple-cheeked childrentheir hearts all aglow,dreaming of morning, when they will awake,hungry for cookies their mothers will bake."And so begins the story of The Christmas Cookies Sprinkle...
Cookie Cutters Tell the Story of Christmas
Back in November Debbie shared an article with me that was written by Iris Hammett in the 1940's titled "Cookie Cutters Tell the Story of Christmas." We have made Nativity Cookies and Starlight Cookies in the past, but I thought this story would be a fun...
On the 9th Day of Christmas…
Smiling at Baby Jesus, Who is on the other side of this year's Christ CandleI just love it when our little Bud says "Giggle, Giggle, Giggle." I've been trying to capture it on video, with only a little luck, and had to share a few of tonight's videos with you all......
My Christmas Daybook
Outside my window... It has been cold, rainy, and cloudy, but the kids have been enjoying playing inside with all their new toys, including the little set of stacking sun blocks that they received as an O Antiphon gift this year!As you can see, all blocks...
On the 5th Day of Christmas…
... The Martyr's Crown :: A Cake for the Feast of St. Thomas Becket!"Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weathered...the crown that came from those sufferings which gave new radiance to the faith...All saints give testimony to the truth that...
Prayer of Mothers
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.