Has it really been a week since my last post on the blog? Our days have been so full it hasn't left much time for blogging! Here is a little peek at what we've been up to lately.~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter....
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This gorgeous hand-embroidered scapular was tucked into the toe of my stocking this Christmas! Isn't it so pretty?!?Our oldest two daughters also found pretty...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}One of the first places the girls and I visited our recent (2,000 mile!) road trip was Multnomah Falls, the tallest waterfall in Oregon. Isn't it so...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~Yesterday, after spending three nights camping, we enjoyed Historic Old Town, the Boardwalk, and Fish & Chips before driving back home... {pretty}My pretty girls wearing their pretty dresses and...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}I wasn't the only one in the kitchen this past Saturday… Our oldest daughter has been such a huge help and loves working with me (or without me!) in the kitchen. In these pictures she is cooking...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}We hiked the Gorge trail last Saturday and it was incredibly pretty… and pretty terrifying! I was thankful for the safety fences along the trail, especially hiking with all the children, and that we had...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}“Motherhood involves a special communion with the mystery of life, as it develops in the mother’s womb. The mother is filled with wonder at this mystery of life, and ‘understands’ with unique intuition...
I've been participating in the 7 posts in 7 days challenge, but just wasn't able to put a post together last night. Thursdays are always a really full day for us each week, with the tutor here from 12-5. We are still recovering from the stomach flu we came down...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}I know I already posted pictures of the pretty cake my family blessed me with on my birthday this past Thursday, but I have a few more pictures to share! These beautiful flowers (along with gifts,...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Walking from the the church to the coffee shop, following Mass on All Saints Day... Someone was having fun with his big sisters! {happy}This past Sunday night we hosted a dinner at our home...
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.
