I was fine until I hugged them both goodbye... then the tears started falling! The last five months, despite all the craziness, has been such a gift and a wish come true to have all our children at home "just a little longer." We had so much fun together!We went back...
Our older boys had a high school golf tournament over at the coast earlier this week and we were able to turn it into a little overnight getaway for the whole family! We loaded up our soon-to-be-too-small nine-seat Suburban (we need one of these asap),...
I can't even remember the last time I went on a road trip by myself... It's probably been at least 17 years, pre-marriage and children! I'm not someone who really needs "breaks" from my children, I prefer taking at least some of them with me when I have out-of-town...
After spending most of St. Joseph's Day in the car, this is the beautiful view we woke up to on Palm Sunday while staying in the guest housing at Thomas Aquinas College, my husband's sister's alma mater. It had been over 20 years since my last visit, when I was...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}Recap from Shower of Roses over at Instagram: Happy Easter Monday! I stopped to admire the "Raindrops on Roses" before getting back in the car this morning. I'm...
O my dying Jesus, I kiss devoutly the cross on which Thou didst die for love of me. I have merited by my sins to die a miserable death, but Thy death is my hope. Ah, by the merits of Thy death, give me grace to die, embracing Thy feet and burning with love of Thee. I...
We spent St. Joseph's Day on the road this year, on our way to visit my husband's parents. It was such a beautiful day filled with so many blessings! We finished loading the car at 4:30 AM (after way too little sleep!) and were on the road by just after 5:00...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}Mount Thielsen, an extinct shield volcano in the Oregon High Cascades, is so pretty! We pulled over on the side of the road to take a couple pictures. At the...
Earlier this summer I was asked if I could give a little tour of our RV and go through the logistics of where everyone sleeps. This is our first RV and we've had it for a little over a year now. Up until last month all of our trips had been just 3-4 nights long at...
"There's another river!"Our family is home again after 25 days on the road, traveling over 3,500 miles (Sean drove the RV and I drove the mini-van) through five states! We explored a couple National Parks, spent time with dear friends and extended family, made many...
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.
