A beautiful anniversary bouquet from my husband! He said they reminded him of my wedding bouquet ♥ Outside my window...I'm sitting at a little table next to one of the windows of Coeur d'Alene Coffee Co at the moment! Our 15 year old had a six hour shift at...
If you are looking for a simple last minute DIY costume idea for All Hallows' Eve or All Saints' Day, here is what I ended up making for our baby girl last year! It was so quick and easy to make using a white one piece outfit, a brown baby hat, a crocheted rose,...
Last Saturday, for the traditional feast of dear St. Thérèse, I had promised my sweet "Rose" that we would learn how to bake Homemade Éclairs. We started the day with attending First Saturday Holy Mass (she was able to participate in the procession and give...
"I have not the courage to force myself to seek beautiful prayers in books; not knowing which to choose I act as children do who cannot read; I say quite simply to the good God what I want to tell Him, and He always understands me." - St. Thérèse of...
It is currently snowing ... SNOWING ?!?! ... but it is cozy inside our home and the girls have been painting their nails this afternoon in preparation for the upcoming feast days of St. Therese (both the new and traditional) and the Holy Guardian Angels! The...
My dear Child: The Saints are your Special Friends in Heaven. They are happy with God. They are most willing and most anxious to help you, and God is so good, He will hear their prayers for you. You must have your special friends in heaven before God, and you must...
"O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love..." I finished praying my nine day Novena to St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus on September 30th, the anniversary of the death of St....
I love that our twelve year old often finds quotes and updates the letter board for various feasts and holidays. This is what she chose for All Saints' Day this year. The girls also dressed up all their dolls as saints again too!The month of November is dedicated to...
When we arrived home from our road trip Monday evening (I'm hoping to update the blog with pictures soon!) we found a pile of packages on the front porch, including one from Lisieux just in time for the traditional feast of St. Therese!Kristen recently offered to...
"Mrs. Martin loved her darling Therese as much as she could. Mr. Martin loved his sweet little girl as much as he could. He called her his Little Queen. And Baby Therese loved her mother and father as much as ever she could..." ~ Excerpt from Catholic Children's...
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.
