Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! The kids have been counting down the days since they noticed it coming up on our Lenten Calendar... It is going to be a fun day! Rascal's godmother is hosting a party for more than thirty kids a few families at her home! After the party we...
Tomorrow is Abraham Lincoln's Birthday and next Monday is Presidents' Day. If you are looking for a fun craft idea to do with your kids, check out Martha Stewart's Presidents' Day Log Cabin! I think it looks like such fun to make. It is made out of pretzels, and will...
The girls just LOVE the little kitchen they received for Christmas. They are playing with it constantly! And I just love how darling it looks set up in their room. :)Before Christmas, I was noticing how many other bloggers were either making all their gifts by hand,...
The little ones had a blast last night when we, finally, put together our gingerbread house! Actually, it was already put together for us, all we had to do was decorate it... Does that still count? Maybe when the kids are a bit older I will actually attempt to make it...
Last night after dinner we made the cutest little Turkey snacks out of Double Stuf Oreo cookies, malt balls, and candy corn!My mom would die if she knew I fed this kind of stuff to my kids... In fact I recently ran into her at the grocery store and started covering up...
Dawn is hosting a Loveliness of Handmade Gifts fair over at her blog, By Sun and Candlelight! I am so excited and really looking forward to seeing everyones ideas and submissions! What perfect timing! Since we now have our All Saints Party behind us, it is time to...
Yesterday we made these brownies that were SO delicious!! (Yes I ate two!) I thought I would share the recipe in case any of you want to try them. The kids had a blast making and eating them.S'more Brownie BitesFrom Pampered Chef's Lets Eat! cookbook for...
The study of Columbus, earlier today, lead us to talking about the sea, and then to the fish/mammals that live in the sea... This eventually lead us to talking about whales--for some reason the boys have been very interested in whales lately. We discussed the...
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.
