Happy 4th Birthday!

Happy 4th Birthday!

Yesterday our (not so) little Snuggles turned 4 years old!  We arrived home from a 4-Day Camping Trip/Retreat on Sunday night, and the older kids all started a week long Golf Camp on Monday, so I really needed to keep his birthday simple.    There were...

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Now We Are Six!

Now We Are Six!

When I was one,I had just begun.When I was two,I was nearly new.When I was three,I was hardly me.When I was four,I was not much more.When I was five,I was just alive.But now I am six,I’m as clever as clever.So I think I’ll be sixnow and forever.~A.A. MilneHappy 6th...

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Seven Quick Takes  :: Birthday Edition!

Seven Quick Takes :: Birthday Edition!

Yesterday we celebrated a birthday in our home!   Here are Seven Quick Takes from the day: ~ 1 ~ Hubby woke up to Chiquita giving him the birthday card she had illustrated for him.  We weren't sure what to think of the plane flying in the...

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{this moment}

{this moment}

March 24th ~  "Happy Birthday Daddy!" {this moment} - A single photo capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  To see more visit Soule Mama. 

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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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Sean & Jessica, Captain-24, Ranger-22, Twinkle Toes-21, Chiquita-19, Snuggles-17, Rose-14, Bud-12, Grace-7 and Joy-5 (blog nicknames)

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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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