I'm not the only one who has been working on preparing costumes for our upcoming annual All Hallows' Eve Party... The older girls have been busy creating costumes for the dolls as well! Josefina is dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe... ... complete...
I just wanted to pop in real quick to say hello and let you all know that I will try and answer comments/blog questions and emails (there are currently over 250 in my inbox waiting for responses from this past year... Even though I had it "caught up" to 60 at the...
Even though Chiquita dressed as Mother Teresa for our Parish Party, she had been planning on dressing as St. Joan of Arc on All Hallows' Eve. Originally I thought she would just wear one of the boys' knight costumes, but that was not exactly what she had in mind....
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I still haven't had a chance to put together a post from our All Saints Party, but here are a few more pictures taken by our friend Marc. (I just need to hire him to be our permanent...
...defend us in battle.Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -by the Divine Power of God -cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,who roam throughout...
I just walked by my girls' closed bedroom door and my heart melted as I heard them independently start praying another (much needed) rosary for our country. Love them! ♥
Our Cast of Saints from Oldest to Youngest : St. Paul (as depicted in the Picture Book of Saints), St. George, St. Brigid, St. Joan of Arc, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Thérèse de Lisieux and St. Francis of Assisi Happy Feast of All Saints!
A week ago, after hearing that our parish was encouraging saint or biblical costumes this year (you had to come dressed as one to be entered in the costume contest), and after our pastor told our children that both he and the assistant priest would be dressing up, we...
St. Nicholas (aka Snuggles) and Blessed John Paul II (aka our Pastor!)These two were the first place winners for each category (11 & under and 12 & up) at our Parish's All Saints Costume Contest last night! I'll be back with more pictures soon. We...
This past Saturday Rascal's godparents, who just came back from a trip to Germany, decided to host an Oktoberfest/Costume Party. They served German wursts, German potato salad and sauerkraut. Everyone was asked to bring a German food or dessert to share,...
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.
