~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}Cranberry ThanksgivingI found this book displayed in the kitchen the other night… I think someone (one of the girls) is hinting that it's time to read it again and bake...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}With the month of October just around the corner, our children have been making plans for our annual All Saints Party! (You can scroll through all our past "costume" posts here.) Which saint...
I am not sure who enjoyed it more last Saturday, Hubby or the boys! I wasn't brave enough to play. I've never played before, and there was no way I was going to chance ending up on crutches (my ankle still hasn't fully recovered from my last...
Hello out there, were on the air, it's hockey night tonight!The tension grows, the whistle blows, and the puck goes down the ice. The golie jumps, and the players bump, and the fans all go insane. Someone roars: "Bobby Scores!" At the good old hockey game!Oh! The good...
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. {pretty}Three pretty sisters and one little brother, watching their older brothers' first Hockey game of the year! {happy}Captain scored three goals and Rascal scored one, resulting in 4 of...
~ Sunday, May 9th ~ Mother's Day ~Mother's Day was lovely, despite the fact that 4 of us had to stay home from Mass since we were recovering from a stomach bug. How could it not be perfect when I am surrounded by sweet smiling faces, handmade cards, chai tea, and...
...and Rascal's 8th Birthday! ~ Hockey Lessons ~ ~ Homemade Hockey Jerseys ~I didn't start making plans for his birthday last Sunday, until the day before, which resulted in a very late night. (It is much harder to get things done with a little one who...
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.
