...defend us in battle.Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -by the Divine Power of God -cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,who roam throughout...
{This Moment}
St. Nicholas (aka Snuggles) and Blessed John Paul II (aka our Pastor!)These two were the first place winners for each category (11 & under and 12 & up) at our Parish's All Saints Costume Contest last night! I'll be back with more pictures soon. We...
Wordless Wednesday
The Big Day
Please tell me I'm not the only mother that cried when her children went in to get their braces put on their teeth... I felt so silly! Still, how are they possibly old enough for braces? I'm not ready for them to grow up yet! Of course, I...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Can Legos be considered pretty? It didn't take long for Captain and his friends to assemble his new lego set on Saturday morning, following the birthday party. The boys thought it...
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At first I was speechless, after returning to the dinner table the other night to discover the little ones giving themselves facials with greek yogurt! Completely frustrated I said, "Oh, Rose, you even got it in your hair!!!" Snuggles quietly...
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}It was absolutely gorgeous at the golf course this morning! It's a long drive each morning and afternoon, but the kids are all really enjoying their 2nd week of summer golf...
Ka-chow! A Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake
Our little Snuggles is five years old today! He requested a "Cars" themed cake, which I was extremely tempted to just order from the store, but I ended up deciding to give it a shot using this cake as inspiration. It is far from perfect, but I thought it...
{this moment}
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. To see more visit Soule Mama.
{pretty, happy, funny, real}
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}This was one of my favorite pictures of my pretty girl, taken during her Early American Pioneer Party, on her birthday. {happy}Our boys were very happy and excited to dress up for their sister's...
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.