My Daybook :: June 20, 2012

My Daybook :: June 20, 2012

Outside my window...the weather has been gorgeous!  It's been a perfect week for the kids to be spending at the golf course for this year's golf camp.  The camp is from 9-12 each morning, then they are welcome to golf 9 holes with a chaperone. I am...

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My Daybook :: June 11, 2012 {It’s Summertime!}

My Daybook :: June 11, 2012 {It’s Summertime!}

Outside my window...Is it really summer?  The forecast was finally promising a warm,  sunny day today, but it's already 3:30 and we're still waiting... Oh!  And speaking about outside, I am so mad at the deer!  Yesterday we discovered our very...

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My Daybook :: April 2, 2012 {Holy Week}

My Daybook :: April 2, 2012 {Holy Week}

Outside my window...after rain, rain, rain, we finally had a beautiful sunny day today.   The kids were even feeling well enough to go outside and enjoy the sunshine for a little while this afternoon.   It was nice while it lasted...  According to our...

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My Daybook :: February 29, 2012  {Leap Day!}

My Daybook :: February 29, 2012 {Leap Day!}

Outside my window... It wasn't the predicted 6+ inches, but we did wake up to more snow this morning and is sure looked beautiful!I am thankful... for such wonderful holy brother-in-laws, and that got to talk my husband's youngest brother (Father D.) for a...

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My Daybook :: February 6, 2012

My Daybook :: February 6, 2012

Outside my window... It has been sunny lately, but still very cold. I am so ready for spring summer! I am thankful... that we finally found out the date that the boys' Hockey season ends, and it is the day before Hubby leaves for a three week training session in...

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My Daybook :: December 12, 2011

My Daybook :: December 12, 2011

Outside my window... it is cold and icy!  I need to make sure that everyone dresses warm before we head out today.I am thinking... about Rose's 2nd birthday. We do have a few gifts for her, but haven't made any other plans or decided on a cake. Birthdays during...

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My Daybook :: November 28, 2011

My Daybook :: November 28, 2011

Outside my window... we replaced our fall wreath with an evergreen wreath for Advent and Christmas.I am thinking... about this year's Christmas gifts for our children.  I had hoped to have all the gifts purchased and wrapped before Advent began, but I wasn't...

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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.


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