~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This pretty little ladybug wanted to come home with us from the nursery along with the Red Riding Hood (Penstemon schmidel) and Pincushion flowers (Scabiosa) we picked up...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
by Jessica | Aug 8, 2013 | {phfr}, Bunk Beds, Gardening, Kids Bedrooms, Precious Moments: 01, Precious Moments: 06 | 25 Comments
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Here is a peek at one of the headboards for the older girls new bunk bed. So pretty! {happy}The girls were so excited to move into the bunk beds and Rose was also very happy to have her very...
A Saturday Morning in May
by Jessica | May 26, 2013 | Daybook, Gardening, Picture Books, State-by-State, State-by-State Scrapbook | 42 Comments
Outside my window... I can see the beautiful new flowers my thoughtful husband picked up on his way home from work and planted in my hanging baskets from last year. Much to everyone's delight the hummingbirds have already been spotted enjoying the flowers...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
by Jessica | May 5, 2012 | {phfr}, Botany, Gardening | 12 Comments
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I hadn't intended to pretty much stop blogging this past week, but I've been a little busy. I made the decision to start spending an hour on the treadmill each day, which has all but eliminated my...
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.
Our Family
A Little About Me
Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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