Subtitled: Nesting Project #1 "It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~ Yesterday afternoon I made the long trip to Home Depot, and picked...
Please Pray!
"Six fires in (our little town) are threatening homes. A column of smoke can be seen across the valley." Please pray for us! UPDATE: Thank you all for your prayers! The fire closest to our home has grown to over 300 acres. However, at this...
Once Upon a Time…
I have a few extra minutes this afternoon and thought it would be fun to share a picture of what our home looked like when we first moved in nearly 11 years ago! I remember the day my Dad called asking if we wanted to come and look at a "little house with so...
My Daybook :: January 18, 2011
Outside my window... it isn't raining at the moment, and there are five little ones running around, climbing trees and enjoying the fresh air, while Rose naps.I am listening to... Women in Chant: Recordare: Remembering the Mysteries in the Life of Jesus, Son of Mary.I...
Small Successes :: November 11, 2010
"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I was able to help my mom clean part of her attic this past Saturday! It was nice to spend some...
Our New Kitchen
I've been dying to post a few more pictures of our new kitchen, ever since the cabinet maker installed the cabinet doors on Sep 24th! You've seen little glimpses here and there, but I was waiting for a few last things to be finished before posting. We're...
S is for Spring Cleaning!
We completed the letter "S" on our Alphabet Path last week, and I do plan to post some pictures soon. This week we are taking another break and focusing on Spring Cleaning followed by a Spring Break next week for Holy Week! I'm sure glad I got such a...
Wordless Wednesday ~ Outside my Window…
The New School Room
I've been meaning to post a few pictures of our new school room for quite awhile, and just haven't had a chance until now.This room has gone through many different stages. When we first purchased our home over 9 years ago, just a few months before our oldest was...
Our New Nursery
Poor Snuggles has been moved around so many times this past month...His old room is the now the new school room, so in order to start the progress of shifting everyone around, he was the first to be moved out. At first I moved his little toddler bed into a corner of...
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.