WAHOO!!!! They are ALL made!!!! All 47 of them!!! I am so excited... and thankful that I decided to blog about it since I am sure that if I hadn't there is NO WAY I would have finished this project this year! I am glad that I did though, my kids are really loving it!...
One of the things I love about both the Jesse Tree and the Jesus Tree is they tend to make my children listen closer to the readings and Gospel at Mass. This past Sunday, my hubby took the kids since I was sick, and when he got home, the boys ran into my room and...
Our recent spotting of our first bud of spring triggered a conversation about the four seasons. Since Twinkle Toes really enjoyed making the craft on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, I decided to have her make a similar one found in the Little Saints program. First...
The kids are loving our Jesus Tree!Today we read the story "Jesus Walks on the Water" from our New Catholic Picture Bible, then it was Chiquita's turn to put the symbol on our "tree."The kids are also really enjoying the various coloring pages and activities that...
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! The kids have been counting down the days since they noticed it coming up on our Lenten Calendar... It is going to be a fun day! Rascal's godmother is hosting a party for more than thirty kids a few families at her home! After the party we...
As we continue our Jesus Tree, here are the Symbols, Readings and Activities for Week Three of Lent:Day 13 ~ Jesus Quiets a StormSymbol: Cloud with LightningReadings: Mt 8:23-27, Mk 4:35-40, Lk 8:22-25NCPB: Jesus Calms the Storm Pages 146-147Coloring: Jesus Calms the...
We had a lovely day today, celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! In addition to our regular schedule we had a few extra activities planned, as well as a special menu--geared around a white and blue theme. The table was decorated nicely with our white china...
Tomorrow is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday and next Monday is Presidents' Day. If you are looking for a fun craft idea to do with your kids, check out Martha Stewart's Presidents' Day Log Cabin! I think it looks like such fun to make. It is made out of pretzels, and will...
Are you ready? I think I'm getting there...Elizabeth Foss wrote a beautiful article, for the Arlington Catholic Herald:Before Lent, a time to refocus If you have a second, hop on over and read it! She has some great points worth reflecting on.As far as our family...
It was a very exhausting busy weekend... Snuggles cried from 1am-5am three nights in a row. All he wanted was some snuggling, he wanted to be held and rocked in the recliner... After 3 nights though, I was worried that his ears might be infected. (He has been prone to...
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.
