In addition to our family traditions, my older boys started a tradition of their own a couple years ago! The first year it started with them reenacting The Way of the Cross with their Playmobil Toys. Last year I was delighted to find their toys set...
One of my boys has a birthday coming up this next week and I am trying to decide on a few gifts for him, while I still have time to place an order online. Anyhow, I recently came across a series of books by Dianne Ahern - Adventures with Sister Philomena,...
I am trying to work on refining our new schedule this week, which seems to be leaving very little time for the computer. I would love to answer all the emails in my inbox, post about the school books we've been using this year, and answer a few other questions, but it...
I posted some of our favorite past Christmas gifts the other day in my Daybook post, but since I have recieved a number of emails regaurding gifts and toys, I thought I would answer a number of questions and mention a few more of our favorites.Update: I wanted...
Just like last year, the boys reenacted the Way of the Cross with some of their Playmobil toys.~ On Good Friday ~ ~ On Holy Saturday ~I woke up to find that Jesus was now in the "tomb" (aka: The Stone Table from their Narnia toys) and guarded by Roman...
Everyone, well almost everyone, loved the little Folkmanis Finger Puppets found in the stockings! They each received a few of them and we now have a basket full, since I found them on clearance this past summer. (Snuggles was initially terrified of them, but is slowly...
... but here is a quick peek at the children's Christmas gifts this year, since some of you have asked me to share. Our tradition is that each child receives 3 gifts from hubby and I (in addition to their stockings from St. Nick and new pajamas on Christmas Eve) since...
YES, I keep finding roses everywhere this pregnancy!!! 😉 Chiquita has and loves this tea set. However, when I saw that Schylling had come out with this new Rose Tin Tea Set, I decided it was time to order a tea set for Twinkle Toes (with an Amazon gift card I'd...
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.
