In addition to the angels I made for the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap, I also mailed in the set of "Jesse" Ornaments (Tree Stump with Shoot) from my local friend Trina, who I convinced to join the swap when she was here tutoring one Tuesday morning. (Her boys are...
I've mentioned a few times that I am participating in a Jesse Tree Ornament Swap this year! I choose to make the "Angel" ornament for the swap. Our box of ornaments hasn't arrived yet, but since I've started to see the sets arriving at other homes I thought I'd share...
Note: Our updated Advent & Christmas Picture Book Collection can be found here. We love books. We love Advent and Christmas. We love books about Advent and Christmas! We started our Christmas book collection in 2000, following the birth of our oldest son, and...
I've been busy finishing my Jesse Tree Swap Ornaments the past few days and finally, after staying up until way too late last night early this morning painting and assembling, got them wrapped and shipped this afternoon, barely making the deadline! It took way...
A couple days ago our oldest son informed me that there is just one thing that he would like for Christmas this year... a Perplexus.I was quite perplexed myself, having absolutely no idea what he was talking about. I didn't pay much attention at the time,...
$15 Jingle Deals + 20% coupon + 5% rewards discount = only $11.40 each!I can't believe that Christmas is next month... Advent will be starting in just a few weeks and I have some Jesse Tree swap ornaments to finish, books to wrap, and a few other things to prepare.At...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I haven't been feeling very well this week, but had to pop in to say hello and share a few pictures. Also, in your charity, could you please say a prayer for my husband's Uncle Frank, my father-in-law's...
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.
