Here are Seven Quick Takes from our 4th of July Celebration! For additional quick takes visit Conversion Diary..: American Flag Cupcakes :.We have been reading about Our Flag this week, from the sweet Little Golden Book, and the girls were very excited to help...
A couple days ago I still wasn't sure what I was going to take to the annual 4th of July party we attend each year. The sweet hostess, who had just arrived home after spending the school year on the opposite side of the country, asked me to just bring "one of your...
It was a lovely evening, filled with great friends, delicious food and desserts, a special prayer for our government before dinner, and fireworks. I hope you all had a very happy 4th of July too!
The last few years we have celebrated the 4th of July at our dear friends home! Winfield and Janet, along with their two great kids, are only here part of the year now (Winfield is a pilot and is based on the other side of the country) but we are so happy that they...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~It's been so busy around here lately, with swimming lessons all week. I haven't had much any time for blogging, but my husband took the day off (I had a doctor's appointment during swimming...
I hope you all had a fun filled Fourth of July weekend! Our weekend was a blast, filled with a lots of great friends, delicious food, and ending with a fireworks show late last night. Chiquita decorated a cake to take to the BBQ we attended on the Fourth,...
We are headed to our friends home this evening, just like last year, for their annual 4th of July Party! Last year the girls made Patriotic Cupcakes and Red, White & Blueberry Skewers to take and share. This year, since we are currently without a...
In addition to cupcakes and jello, we also made some delicious Red, White, and Blueberry Skewers to take with us to a 4th of July barbecue, with an excellent view of the fireworks! All I did was get everything ready to go and my kiddos got busy creating various red,...
...on the 4th of July!!! (With just a little help from mom. ☺)
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.
