Wednesday of Holy Week

Wednesday of Holy Week

Today is my sister Jennifer's 29th birthday!! Aaahh... She will always be younger than me, even if it is only by 14 months! I wonder if birthdays that fall during Holy Week are suppressed just like the feast days?! ;)Happy Birthday Jen!!!I hope you have a wonderful...

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Sweet Sixteen

Sweet Sixteen

What a great age! Turning sixteen is such a magical birthday, second only to twenty one. How I looked forward to reaching sixteen and being able to drive – a milestone year for sure. It is a year that brings much to look forward to.Well, today is my dear twin sister's...

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Expensive Balloons

Expensive Balloons

So... Saturday was one of our very old good friends birthday!We all got together and went out for pizza... I couldn't believe it when I found out that they charge $25 for EACH BALLOON that gets loose in there restaurant. Isn't that crazy?!?!Anyhow, last night I heard...

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Happy Birthday to you…

Happy Birthday to you…

... Happy Birthday dear Grandpa,Happy Birthday to you!Today is my dad's birthday -- also, lovingly referred to by the little ones in our home, as Grandpa!I just wanted to tell you (again) how muchI love you Dad!Hope you have a wonderful Birthday!

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Happy 6th Birthday to our little Rascal!!

Happy 6th Birthday to our little Rascal!!

Today Rascal is 6 years old! Wow! Where has the time gone? He is getting so big though and has really grown so much, especially the last few months. Rascal is such a wonderful little boy. He is doing great in school, loves to draw and color, and is such a great helper...

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You know your old…

You know your old…

...when your mom buys you cellulite cream for your birthday! Thank you mom! I do need it, now that I am officially closer to 40 than I am to 20. ;)Actually, I guess I asked for it back before Christmas, and she remembered. (I hear it works great on stretch marks!) I...

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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.


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