My little sister got married on Saturday! Being one of the youngest in our large family, with no children of her own yet, I don't think she quite understands how hard it can be to get a family of ten ready for a road trip, especially at 33/34 weeks pregnant, without...
Today is our 15th wedding anniversary! I realized this afternoon that our littlest ones had never seen our wedding album. I pulled it out and it was so much fun watching their reactions to all the pictures. I also finished praying my St. Therese novena today, the eve...
October 2, 1999 ~ Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels O my God and my Lord, it was on this day that I knelt in Thy holy house at the nuptial altar, that I received the sacrament of matrimony and entered with Thy blessing the matrimonial state. Can I...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Bishop's CakeYou can find the recipe over at Catholic Cuisine! {happy}Photo Credit: Marc SalvatoreWe were very happy to see Monsignor Cihak in attendance at Bishop Cary's ordination! ...
*I am reposting this from 2008, with a few updates. This was such a fun Meme! Awhile back I saw this Marriage Meme on someone's blog and I thought it would be fun to do for our Anniversary this year. Here are my answers:1. Where/How did you meet? We first...
~ Our Family ~~ Captain ~~ Rascal ~~ Twinkle Toes ~~ Chiquita ~~ Snuggles ~~ Sisters... Sisters... There were never such devoted sisters. 😉 ~ ~ Two of my handsome brothers ~ ~ All but one of the Siblings ~ Sure wish Jamie was there to complete this picture...~ Our...
The reception was held in my parents back yard. My parents have a gorgeous home (which was built by my dad) on 10 beautiful acres. It was covered in trees, brush, and poison oak when they bought the property about 18 years ago... Twelve children can come in pretty...
~ Ring Bearer and Flower Girl ~ You'd never know that Chiquita's flowers had been forgotten and that her bouquet was actually a couple "extra" corsages that I tied together at the very last second, would you? 😉 ~ Lighting the Candles ~ Mother of the Bride ~ Mother of...
Here is a picture of my brother with his Groomsman and Ring Bearer. In the front row, on either side of Brian, are two more of my brothers and Rascal. I was lucky enough to snatch a picture with my brother and Dad just before the wedding. They both looked so...
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.
