This past Sunday our oldest son turned 14 years old! Fourteen!!! How that is even possible?! He is growing into such a wonderful young man, and I sure can't imagine our life without this incredible son of ours. Originally I thought I would serve a big...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}I wasn't the only one in the kitchen this past Saturday… Our oldest daughter has been such a huge help and loves working with me (or without me!) in the kitchen. In these pictures she is cooking...
I am so pleased that my girls love reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett as much as I did as a child. It has always been one of my favorite books ever since my parents gave me a copy illustrated by Graham Rust for Christmas in 1988, when I was 10...
Outside my window...the sun is shining and the grass is looking pretty green on my side of the fence! (Not that we actually have a fence yet... It's still on the to-do list... lol) After seriously thinking we would be selling our home and moving, I have been...
When I asked Rascal Ranger* what sort of theme he would like for his birthday this year, I expected him to say a "Ranger's Apprentice" theme. . . or perhaps something that would incorporate The Lord of the Rings series, like last year's Hobbit Birthday Party. ...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}I know I already posted pictures of the pretty cake my family blessed me with on my birthday this past Thursday, but I have a few more pictures to share! These beautiful flowers (along with gifts,...
This evening, after Math and Science lessons with the tutor, the children borrowed the camera and kicked me out of the kitchen so they could decorate another birthday cake for me, just like they did last year! It was a full day for them so I baked the chocolate...
On Friday our little "Bud" turned 2 years old! He loves watching the deer in our yard, so this year I decided to give him a "Deer in the Woods" themed birthday party. We had such a fun day with a reindeer themed pancakes, presents for our little dear, and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I haven't been feeling very well this week, but had to pop in to say hello and share a few pictures. Also, in your charity, could you please say a prayer for my husband's Uncle Frank, my father-in-law's...
At the end of last month we celebrated Twinkle Toes 10th birthday! Last Christmas she had received Caroline along with a matching dress and had been looking forward to a "Caroline" themed birthday party all year! Even though I wasn't feeling well that day...
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.
