"Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels." ~ Henry Wadsworth LongfellowNew mugs for the boys featuring their Confirmation saints: St. Maximilian Kolbe and St....
Seven years ago, to celebrate Columbus Day 2008, we made these "New World Maps." This afternoon we decided it was time to make them again with the little ones, who were either too younger to remember or had not been born yet. Captain had saved his New World...
Yesterday afternoon, as a little activity for our Colonial Life Unit Study, and with Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, the girls spent a little time in the kitchen making Edible Indian Corn. It was a great recipe for them to make (mostly on their own) and...
This year we are making Lap Books to go along with each of our six Unit Studies for American History. Our first Unit was based on New World Explorers. While the girls were busy working on their Kaya Lap Books, the boys were busy making their own Lap Books with...
Over the years it has become our family tradition to head outside just before bedtime on Columbus day to do a little stargazing while drinking some homemade Spanish Hot Chocolate."The Spanish are known to be locos for chocolate, since they “discovered” it in the New...
... since, according to our children, it is our family tradition!Apparently the story of Columbus is so much funnier when Daddy ends it with the following: (Indians to the Queen & King) "We bring you Tacos, Chalupas, Chimichangas, and Guacamole!" (Queen) "What are...
FOR TODAY: October 19, 2009 Outside my Window... I can no longer see the chains holding our porch swing... We've had a ton of rain lately, with lots more in the forecast, so Hubby took it down to store for the winter. sniffle...I am thinking... or rather, trying not...
What a fun, busy, day we had... Here are a few highlights from some of the things we did today in honor of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of America!Painting "New World" Maps: Snack time Sailboats:The boys made a compass... and it really worked! ...
October 12th marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America back in 1492. In the United States, we celebrate Columbus Day on the second Monday of October.We are taking a short break in our current American History Studies to do a quick review of...
The boys were very excited that today was Columbus Day! We are in the middle of studying Columbus in History. History has been their FAVORITE subject, and I promised them extra History time today. In addition, Daddy had the day off work, which was definitely a plus,...
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.
