The doll baptisms continued the day after Christmas. . .. . . until our little "priest" finally exclaimed "Girls! Could you please stop! My hands hurt!"I wonder if St. Francis Xavier's hands hurt after baptizing (according to one of his letters) the "ten...
I quietly captured this moment from his bedroom door the other night without being seen... It always melts my heart to catch our children praying again on their own after being sent to bed!
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}The weekend before last the three oldest went hiking with their Dad! It was the first time that Twinkle Toes had hiked this particular peak and she enjoyed it so very much. Late that night I...
Last Friday our little Snuggles turned 6 years old and we celebrated with a Lone Ranger themed birthday party. The birthday boy loved every moment of his special day! (Birthday Picture here.)His answer to "How old are you today?".: Decorations :.The day...
... and the feast of St. Aloysius...Happy 6th Birthday!Our little 6 year old was so excited to wake up and discover his cake and other gifts early this morning before leaving for the final day of Golf Camp and their tournament. The older boys had a 7:30 tee time...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Rose playing with her pretty pink kitchen while Bud napped and I cleaned their room.{happy}Last week I spent most of Monday sitting in waiting rooms. Back when I was pregnant with Bud I had a...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~I recently posted that we were going to begin the Christkindl tradition in our home this year. We drew names on the First Sunday of Advent after lighting our Advent Candles, updating our various Advent...
... to our Jesse Trees on the First Sunday of Advent!
To be Christ's page at the altar, to serve Him freely there,Where even the angels falter, bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy, to hand the gifts for the feast,To see Him meekly, lowly, descend at the word of a priest.To hear man's poor petition,...
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.
