When our daughter requested a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party for her 7th birthday, I knew we were in for a sweet adventure. With bright colors, adorable decorations, fun party games, and lots of great friends, it turned out to be an incredible celebration! She...
Our daughter had pretty elaborate hopes and wishes for her Strawberry Shortcake themed party for her 7th birthday! It was a fun distraction for me to come up with decorations, party games, and a menu, while trying to keep it fairly "simple" and asking for lots of help...
On March 17, 2021 I made a Celtic Cross Cake on St. Patrick's Day for my brother-in-law Fr. Terrence Gordon's 50th birthday! He shared a birthday with his dad, my father-in-law, and today would have been his 53rd birthday. Would you please say a prayer for the souls...
Can you believe it's July already?!? I just don't know where the months go anymore... They are flying by faster than ever! I'm really trying to slow down and enjoy these summer days with everyone home. I've had a little help from the weather this week... With temps...
Our little "Chiquita" turned sixteen last week! Since I wasn't able to host a party for her last year (remember those sweet cards we woke up to from her last year?), and since I did host a sweet sixteen birthday party for her older sister, I was determined to throw a...
I have always loved trying to make our children’s birthdays extra special.It’s been much harder to do the last few years due to our last two babies (sleepless nights/babies in your late 30s and 40s is HARD), our big out-of-state move, and just way less energy than I...
Twice the giggles! Double the fun!It's time to celebrate YOU because you're turning TWO!! Our baby girl turned TWO a couple weeks ago and this year we celebrated with a puppy themed pawty! We have never had a dog, but one of her favorite things this past year has...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~{pretty}Our beautiful girl turned 15 today!!{happy} Most of our focus lately has been on selling the house and getting ready to move, but we took the day off and I was so happy to get to spend some...
"Oh what fun! She's a wild one!"I still can't believe our baby girl is one already! At just 16.5 lbs she is still one of our smallest children, but she doesn't let her tiny little body keep her from doing anything and everything. She seems to have endless energy and...
We are celebrating our little one's first birthday today! I only have a few minutes before our guests begin to arrive, but I wanted to share her birthday cake real quick. It turned out so cute! Here's what I used:Trader Joe's Party Cake (I also picked up a...
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.
