My Daybook :: April  8, 2011

My Daybook :: April 8, 2011

Outside my window... The weather has been crazy lately.  Last week it got up to a nice and warm 70 degrees and yesterday we woke up to snow on the ground!  It melted pretty quickly, but continued to snow and hail throughout the day.   It cracked me...

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My Daybook :: March 7, 2011

My Daybook :: March 7, 2011

Outside my window... the frogs have been so loud and they are driving my husband crazy. . .   I woke up the other night (in the middle of the night) to see him headed outside to try and find the frogs. Apparently, "The only way to make the frogs stop croaking is...

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My Daybook :: February 22, 2011

My Daybook :: February 22, 2011

Outside my window... the weather has been so interesting this past week.  Snow, Rain, Sun, Sleet - we have had it all!  Yesterday it was so warm and sunny, and today is is back to freezing and even snowing at the moment.   Here is the picture I...

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My Advent Daybook :: December 14, 2010

My Advent Daybook :: December 14, 2010

Outside my window... It's raining on and off, and looks like it is going to continue raining all week.  It's not that cold (30-50 degrees all week), but my children keep hoping it will snow again! I am listening to... Celtic Woman's Christmas...

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My Daybook :: Oct 20, 2010

My Daybook :: Oct 20, 2010

Outside our window... the squirrels have been busy!  We've been enjoying watching them from the windows, in our new dining room, as they prepare for winter.I am We are listening to... The Story of Bach. We are studying four composers this year, one each...

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My Day(s)book :: Under Construction!

My Day(s)book :: Under Construction!

Outside my window... the siding is almost complete! I am listening to... the contractors hanging the sheetrock, beginning at about 6:00 am each morning.I am thinking... about paint colors and whether or not we want to paint the new living room and dining room a...

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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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