Don't you just love Easter morning? Despite forcing myself to go to bed at midnight (leaving a number of things unfinished) and setting my oven timer for six hours, so I would be forced to get up in the morning to defrost the dinner rolls and start the ham for...
On Holy Saturday the girls really enjoyed making Chocolate Nests, like they had done last year. Easter was SO close, and the excitement was building quickly! Uh oh! "Don't touch!! It's not Easter yet!"Oooh! Snuggles snuck a stray Chow Mein noodle. ....
After Mass on Easter Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting Easter dinner! My parents joined us and, of their 12 children, 7 (including myself) were able to spend Easter together at our home - the rest are all living out of state at the moment. Of my six...
... from our family to yours!
This past Monday it was decided that we would host Easter Dinner this year! It was such a busy week around here, with a birthday on Wednesday, followed by our regular church and home activities during Holy Week, so I decided to keep the menu fairly simple and...
I mentioned, in my post on Catholic Easter Basket Ideas, that I was planning on making the candy for my children's Easter Baskets this year. We have always included a Candy Cross in their baskets, but this year I thought it would be fun to tie in...
A couple years ago (at the same time that I purchased our Stations of the Cross Grotto Kit), I ordered a lovely Paschal Candle Kit made by Illuminated Ink as well. We never did have a chance to make it that first year, and last year I waited until my children were...
"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~ The other day my mom (I love that she reads a few blogs now, including mine!) wanted to know why I...
UPDATE: You can find a new post with 100+ Easter Basket Stuffers & Catholic Gift Ideas here. Over the weekend, I planned out our children's Easter Baskets for this year. While I was at it, I decided to share the following list of ideas - some for this year...
After arriving home from Easter Sunday Mass we continued our celebration at home:Easter LiliesMy husband bought the most beautiful lilies and tulips this year! I've been enjoying them all week as they have continued to bloom.Baby's First Easter Our Alleluia,...
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.
