{pretty, happy, funny, real}

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. I thought this might be the perfect time to share some pictures from our end of summer family vacation/camping trip this past Thursday-Monday!  {pretty}{happy}   {funny} {real} Visit Like...

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Summer Bingo

Summer Bingo

Between summer starting late around here (we were still using our heater a couple weeks ago!)  and our home remodel, I hadn't thought much about what we were going to do for summer this year. . .  However, now that summer has finally arrived my children are...

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A Summertime Plan

A Summertime Plan

After coming home from a 3 week vacation, and diving right into 2 weeks of swimming lessons, our summer got off to a rather crazy start.Now that we can settle into a more normal routine, it is high time for me to get organized and motivated. And not only me... MY KIDS...

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Life-saving Day

Life-saving Day

Each summer my children look forward to their swimming lessons.They love the water, they love to swim, and the love their teacher, Myrna. She has actually been teaching children to swim for over 50 years, and is the best teacher EVER! I have known Myrna since I was a...

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Summer Time = Popsicle Time

Summer Time = Popsicle Time

I just LOVE Summer!! We pulled out our Popsicle Molds today, and made our first Popsicles. They were just plain old juice Popsicles, but I have added a few ingredients to my grocery list so we can try out a few new recipes this year including:Banana Blueberry Swirl...

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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.


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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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