Easter morning, Easter morning, Easter morning dawning fineHave to find the Easter eggs now, I've already picked up nine.Fill the basket, fill the basket, fill the basket every timeCandy eggs and jelly beans are tucked behind each growing pine. Bend and scramble, bend...
I am working on uploading a few pictures from our Easter Egg hunt, but thought I'd share this one with you in the meantime... I thought that was a pretty clever spot to hide an egg! (Hubby hid all the eggs, and the Easter egg is in the middle between 2 green Nerf...
After arriving home from brunch at my parents, we continued our Easter celebration!Easter LiliesOnly two of our lilies bloomed in time for Easter Sunday, but there are still about 6 more that will be blooming soon! So pretty! Some of our Easter Books and our...
On Easter morning we were up bright and early to attend the first Mass of the day at our local parish. After Mass we headed out to my parents home for Brunch. My mom made a delicious Ham and Egg breakfast, with stir-fried vegetables, fruit, pancakes, and toast. It was...
FOR TODAY: April 13, 2009 Outside my Window... right now it is overcast and chilly. It rained quite a bit last night (thankfully it didn't rain yesterday!) and the forecast is even saying we may have some snow tomorrow and the next day. Later in the week it will be...
Wishing you all a Blessed and Joy filled Easter!
Each year my children and I make Resurrection Cookies on Holy Saturday. Last year I saw a few different recipes for "Resurrection Rolls" or "Empty Tomb Rolls" which I thought would be fun to do this year too! I couldn't remember where I first saw the recipe posted...
This year, in addition to our Lenten Calendar and Jesus Tree, I've decided to add one more activity as we countdown the days to Easter: Resurrection Eggs.Resurrection eggs are yet another great way to tell our children the story of the passion and resurrection of...
A few months ago I received an email from an online friend letting me know about a lovely Resurrection Set that was available at Autom. The set is made from resin and includes a figure of Christ, 6 witnesses, and the tomb. I really wanted to order it, but I just...
Last year, inspired by Charlotte, my family really enjoyed using Tomie de Paola's Garden of the Good Shepherd: A Sticker Album to Count the 50 Days to celebrate the Easter season.Normally it retails for $19.95, but right now you can purchase it for just $3.00 from...
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.
