Last night I walked into the living room just in time to hear our little guy say "It's nighttime!" as he was building beds for all of the saints. "Sssshhhhhhhh!" When our old schoolroom became the younger boys' bedroom a couple years ago I had to find new homes...
Outside my window...The weather has been gorgeous this week, it has been cooling down some at night and the leaves have started to change colors. I just hung our fall wreath on the front door and picked up a few little pumpkins to use as decorations. ...
Just over four years ago (in 2008) I started painting An Alphabet of Saints to go along with our first journey Along the Alphabet Path, inspired by the illustrations in An Alphabet of Catholic Saints... I started out with a handful of saints and then...
"Once upon a time there was a little boy named Michael who lived with his family at the edge of a beautiful woods...." And so begins our second adventure learning Along the Alphabet Path!Despite thinking that I might need to come up with a different...
I posted some of our favorite past Christmas gifts the other day in my Daybook post, but since I have recieved a number of emails regaurding gifts and toys, I thought I would answer a number of questions and mention a few more of our favorites.Update: I wanted...
I finally pulled out my painting supplies, and spent some time most of the afternoon/evening yesterday painting Our Lady of Guadalupe Dolls! I had wanted to paint a larger 3 1/2" doll to give to our little Rose, along with the 3 1/2" St. Therese I painted awhile...
Remember these? I finally had a chance to finish them tonight, in addition to painting a few more, just in time for our Little Flowers Tea Party tomorrow afternoon. Whew!! I sure hope the girls like them!
I'm so excited to actually be able to participate in my friend Amy's Craft Basket Wednesday this week! This past week was "T" week for us Along the Alphabet Path, and even though I have already painted (quite a few!) St. Therese Dolls, I just had to paint...
My friend Amy has been hosting a "Craft Basket Wednesday" for a couple months now, and although I've wanted to join in I just haven't found the time for much "crafting" lately. However, this week I've been working on finishing up a little set of Carmelite dolls, which...
The feast of St. Clare is celebrated on August 11th, as well as August 12th on the traditional calendar. Here are a few pictures from our simple celebration of this wonderful saint!A painted Saint Clare to add to our collection!Coloring pictures of St. Clare...
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.
