I'm not the only one who has been working on preparing costumes for our upcoming annual All Hallows' Eve Party... The older girls have been busy creating costumes for the dolls as well! Josefina is dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe... ... complete...
Headtime Story :: Kids’ Sewing 101
by Jessica | Jul 10, 2013 | Sewing | 19 Comments
Today our oldest two girls had their very first sewing class! Twinkle Toes has been wanting to learn to sew for awhile now. I had actually signed them up to take this "Headtime Story" class at JoAnn's back in June (inspired by Charlotte's girls), but had...
B is for Blanket :: A No Sew Fleece Tie Blanket Tutorial
by Jessica | Oct 11, 2012 | Alphabet Path, Alphabet Path (2012-2013), Crafts, Sewing | 10 Comments
B is for "Beaver Believer" BlanketInitially I wasn't going to have Snuggles (help) make a blanket like the girls did during B week, but when we were checking out our brand new (!!!) Jo-Ann Craft Store and noticed the Beaver themed fabric we couldn't resist! The...
Learning to Sew
by Jessica | Oct 31, 2008 | Sewing | 15 Comments
Remember that picture I posted of my new sewing machine? Well, thank you ALL for your suggestions, but I must admit, Erica's had the most appeal! So, on Wednesday I put the machine back in the box, loaded up the car, and headed north to the home of my new BFF 😉 to...
Six Months Later…
by Jessica | Oct 25, 2008 | Sewing | 18 Comments
... I finally took it out of the box.Now what??
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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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Hi! I'm Jessica, a Roman Catholic wife and home educating mother to our nine children. I was home educated myself, along with my eleven younger siblings. I have a special devotion to St. Therese, through whom I have been given much help and many blessings--the beautiful "Shower of Roses" that she has sent my way! Here I will record a few of the blessings I treasure. Please remember that what you see here is just a little glimpse at our lives, so please say a prayer for us, as we continue to strive for holiness.
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