Sunday Mass, American Heroes parade, brunch at a favorite restaurant overlooking the river, family time at home, homemade Red, White & Blueberry Triple Chocolate Brownies, then back downtown to watch the fireworks over the lake... Such a great day celebrating our...
Can you believe it's July already?!? I just don't know where the months go anymore... They are flying by faster than ever! I'm really trying to slow down and enjoy these summer days with everyone home. I've had a little help from the weather this week... With temps...
“It will be celebrated... with pomp and parade... bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” - John Adams While we had a simple celebration out here on the west coast, the older boys spent the 4th of July visiting...
Today was her big day! Welcome to the Church, little one! ❤️ #4thofJuly #baptismday #independenceday #brandnewcatholic #freefromoriginalsin #letfreedomring{A friend took pictures of her actual Baptism and the Latin Mass that followed so I don't have many...
.: 4th of July Handprint Flags :. I love art projects that double as keepsakes! This was such a fun and easy craft. I posted more here:4th of July Handprint Flags.: Star Spangled Berry Cake :. We celebrated with a simple BBQ at home. I made some salad,...
This 4th of July Handprint Flag made such a fun and easy craft to celebrate Independence Day! I pulled out some red and blue tempera paint and white card stock, showed the little ones how to paint one hand with the paint, and then let the older girls take over helping...
I'm determined to eventually catch up on all the past birthday posts that haven't made it onto the blog yet... With the 4th of July coming up tomorrow, I thought it'd be the perfect time to finish up this post and finally share Twinkle Toes' 12th birthday party from...
Prayer for the Church and for the Civil AuthoritiesComposed by Archbishop Carroll, 1791We pray, Thee O Almighty and Eternal God! Who through Jesus Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations, to preserve the works of Thy mercy, that Thy Church, being spread through...
The 4th of July was a week ago and I still haven't posted any pictures! Despite my lack of plans this year we ended up having a really nice day with family and friends.Usually we go to a friends home for a BBQ and to watch the fireworks, but this year they...
I'm still working on filling up our July Book Basket and creating the book list with links to share with you all… It's almost ready, I just need to take pictures sometime tomorrow to add to the post. In the meantime I ran across another bargain priced book over at...
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.
