Rose has been playing with her new Fairy Tale Cottage Dollhouse at the base of our Christmas tree and even her dolls have their Nativity set displayed! We just took down our tree and miss it already...
The Dolls’ Christmas
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Books for Boys :: A Closer Look at the Bookshelf
I've been meaning to share this post ever since posting Books for Girls :: A Closer Look at the Bookshelf! I actually took these photos back in November of last year 2014 and since then the boys have both grown quite a few inches and started high school! made a...
Back-to-School Schultütes {Simplified}
Back in 2009 I was inspired by Barbara to start making Schultütes to give to our children at the beginning of the school year and have continued this tradition ever since. Each year they have looked a little different, but have always been made from poster...
The Boys’ Bedroom and Triple Bunk Bed
Today I'm going to give you all a little tour of our boys' bedroom! It's been years since I last posted pictures of this room (You can see that post from July of 2009 here) and I've been meaning to share the changes we've made for over a year now. (The 7...
A Child’s Way of the Cross
"When Jesus was taken before Herod, John led the Blessed Virgin Mary and Magdalen over the parts which had been sanctified by his footsteps . . . they stopped and contemplated each spot where he had fallen, or where he had suffered particularly; and they wept silently...
Christmas Gift Ideas :: A Few of our Favorite Toys
I posted some of our favorite past Christmas gifts the other day in my Daybook post, but since I have recieved a number of emails regaurding gifts and toys, I thought I would answer a number of questions and mention a few more of our favorites.Update: I wanted...
Learning about Ancient Rome: “Gladiators”
"They fought with swordAnd spear and net.The watching crowdWould cheer and bet.They fought wild beasts;They fought each other;They'd fight a friend;They'd fight a brother.Their lives were hard,And often short. They spilled their blood, And called it sport. They fought...
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.
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