~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}Finishing up The Penderwicks in Spring (borrowed from her little sister who received it for her birthday) on the grass at the park while waiting to meet friends for...
Little Blessings
It seems like lately, more often than not, I wonder if I should quit blogging, at least publicly. Is it worth all the time that it takes? Is it worth all the negative/rude comments? (I moderate all comments now and usually delete any that are an attack on...
Celebrating Our Lady’s Birthday {and a 2000th Post Giveaway!}
Before I move on to sharing some pictures from Our Little Flowers Mother-Daughter Tea Party, I thought I'd post a few pictures from our family celebration in honor of the Blessed Mother's birthday this past Saturday.Originally I had intended to serve the birthday cake...
{this moment} :: “Real” Friends
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. To see more visit Soule Mama. I had so much fun visiting Charlotte and her wonderful family for Cupcake's...
My Daybook :: June 8, 2011
Outside my window... it's a beautiful day! The sun is shining, and it should get up to a lovely 74 degrees today. I'm planning on heading outside to work on the yard, starting with cleaning up all the cupcake crumbs all over the deck... :)I am...
My 2nd Blogoversary!
As of today I have been blogging for TWO YEARS!! I can hardly believe that it has already been another year...Where does the time go??Last year, I posted a few thoughts and reasons why I have grown to love blogging so much. Not much has changed, but I...
Trip to Washington
I've been dying to tell you all about my trip to Washington to visit Regina and attend the Northwest Catholic Family Education Conference! I had SUCH a wonderful time! (Thanks again Regina for letting us stay at your home!)I left early Thursday morning and traveled...
It’s been one year…
Exactly one year ago today I started blogging. So, I guess in the blogosphere, today would be referred to as my "Blogoversary!"A year ago, I knew absolutely nothing at all about "html code" and very little about "blogs" in general! I had been enjoying reading a...
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.