I've been so excited to share a couple pictures of my beautiful new locket with you all, and finally have a chance to do so this morning! This was an incredibly generous Mother's Day gift from Tricia at Origami Owl, one of my dear visitors here at Shower of...
Every Easter our children usually receive two or three new books in their Easter Baskets. Usually at least one of those books has an Easter or Religious (i.e. Saint, Catholic, etc.) theme. This year I ended up choosing quite a few books (6 each!) to fill...
These beautiful roses, sent from a friend, arrived Tuesday afternoon!I only have a couple minutes since I am watching my little niece again today and have a birthday party to get ready for tomorrow, but I wanted to thank you all again and give you an update. It...
"E is for Empire State and the marvelous Erie Canal. Opened in 1825, this waterway carried the lumber and goods that helped our state to thrive."~ E is for Empire: A New York AlphabetIt has been quite some time since the boys completed these scrapbook...
Our little Bud spent a few moments this afternoon on one of his new super cute Quilties, made by his soon-to-be Texan Godmother, following his two week check-up. Isn't it darling?!And, of course, Snuggles immediately joined him and thinks the "Cowboy"...
Last Christmas A year ago the girls each received gift cards for lunch and an afternoon of pottery painting with their Great Aunt Bridget. It took us nearly a year to finally schedule the date, but it was well worth the wait and they had such a great time!Lunch...
Our baby girl is one year old toady!! It truly seems like she was just born, but at the same time I just can't imagine my life without her! What a blessing she is to our family! Her beautiful rose covered dress was a hand-made birthday gift from...
~ Sunday, May 9th ~ Mother's Day ~Mother's Day was lovely, despite the fact that 4 of us had to stay home from Mass since we were recovering from a stomach bug. How could it not be perfect when I am surrounded by sweet smiling faces, handmade cards, chai tea, and...
...who is three months old today!O God, how can I thank Thee for the gift of this beautiful child? How perfect are her tiny hands and feet! How marvelous is her perfectly formed body! And how much more wonderful is the immortal soul which Thou hast created...
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.
