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The Jesus Tree, Daily Readings and Coloring Pages
The Jesus Tree is a wonderful way to do a Lenten Bible Study with children. Every day during lent our children look forward to reading the bible story for the day. I usually will read the selections from the bible, and for the younger children I have made a list of coordinating readings from our New Catholic Picture Bible
This year I think we will also listen to the various selections using the Truth and Life Dramatized Audio Bible New Testament
Back in 2008, I created a Jesus Tree for our family using a kit from Scripture Trees (they are now only available through Leaflet Missal). The kit does save a little bit of time and planning, but you do not need it to create a beautiful Jesus Tree. Anne at Under Her Starry Mantle has made a gorgeous Jesus Tree for Lent using the pictures I posted of the ornaments we made as a guide.
Also, I have had a number of emails asking about printable versions of the Jesus Tree. It looks like this year Melissa at St. Bridgid’s Academy has come up with a lovely wall version with printable ornaments. I particularly like her Black & White Ornaments which can be colored! Another option would be the Stepping Stones through Jesus’ Life that Monica at Equipping Catholic Families created for her family.
The past few years I have printed out coloring pages for my children. This year, in an attempt to simplify, I planned on skipping the coloring pages. Apparently my children really love this little addition though, so I guess we will simplify elsewhere! 😉
Since there are so many options now for coloring pages, I selected quite a few new pages this year. I’ve included our complete list for this year below. If you’d like other options, in addition to other activities including crosswords and word searches, you can take a look at the old posts: Jesus Tree Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five, Week Six, and Week Seven. I have noticed that many of the links no longer work (even though I thought I had them all fixed), but such is often the case on the even changing internet.
Day 1 ~ The Presentation
Symbol: Two Doves – Readings: Lk 2:22-38
NCPB: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Page 103
Coloring Page: The Presentation (source: sjtbre)
Day 2 ~ Jesus in the Temple/Hidden Life
Symbol: Saw – Readings: Lk 2:41-52
NCPB: Jesus is Found in the Temple; The Hidden Life of Jesus Pages 108-111
Coloring Page: Finding Jesus in the Temple (source: sjtbre)
Day 3 ~ The Baptism of Jesus
Symbol: Dove on Water – Readings: Mt 3:11-17, Mk 1:6-11, Lk 3:21-22
NCPB: The Baptism of Jesus 112-113
Coloring Page: Baptism of Our Lord (source: sjtbre)
Day 4 ~ Jesus Tempted in the Desert
Symbol: Tan Stones – Readings: Mt 4:1-11, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1-13
NCPB: The Temptation of Jesus in the Desert 114-115
Coloring Page: Jesus is Tempted (source: sdrasia)
Day 5 ~ Jesus’ Miracle at Cana
Symbol: Wine Jar – Readings: Jn 2:1-11
NCPB: The Marriage at Cana 116-117
Coloring Page: Wedding at Cana (source:sjtbre)
Day 6 ~ Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Symbol: Whip – Readings: Jn 2:13-17, Mt 21:12-13
NCPB: The Sellers in the Temple Pages 118-119
Coloring: Jesus in the Temple (source: sermons4kids)
Day 7 ~ Sermon on the Mount
Symbol: Mountain – Readings: Mt 5:1-16, 43-48, LK 6:20-26
NCPB: The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches Charity Pages 130-133
Coloring: Sermon on the Mount (source: sermons4kids)
Day 8 ~ Martha and Mary
Symbol: Footstool – Readings: Lk 10:38-42
NCPB: Jesus with Martha and Mary Pages 172-173
Coloring: Mary and Martha with our Lord; Mary and Martha (Source: Curmudgeonry)
Day 9 ~ Great Catch of Fish/Disciples
Symbol: Fish – Readings: Lk 5:1-11, Mt 4:18-22, Mk 1:16-20
NCPB: The Great Catch of Fish Pages 124-125;
The Mission of the Apostles Pages 168-169
Coloring: Jesus Tells Apostles to Fish (source: ourpreciouslambs)
Day 10 ~ Jesus Blesses the Children
Symbol: Child’s Face – Readings: Mt 19:13-15, Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15-17
NCPB: Jesus and Little Children Pages 164-165;
Coloring: Jesus Blessing the Children (source: freechristimages)
Day 11 ~ The Transfiguration
Symbol: Radiant Face – Readings: Mt 17:1-8, Mk 9:2-8; Lk 9:28-36
NCPB: The Transfiguration Pages 160-161;
Coloring: The Transfiguration (Source: sjtbre)
Day 12 ~ Curing of Ten Lepers
Symbol: Spotted Hand – Readings: Lk 17:12-19
NCPB: The Ten Lepers Pages 126-127;
Coloring: The Ten Lepers (Source: stnicholasauburn)
Day 13 ~ Jesus Quiets a Storm
Symbol: Cloud with Lightning – Readings: Mt 8:23-27, Mk 4:35-40, Lk 8:22-25
NCPB: Jesus Calms the Storm Pages 146-147
Coloring: Jesus Calms the Storm (source: sermons4kids)
Day 14 ~ The Good Samaritan
Symbol: Horse – Readings: Lk 10:25-37
NCPB: The Good Samaritan Pages 170-171
Coloring: The Good Samaritan (source: freechristimages)
Day 15 ~ Jesus Walks on Water
Symbol: Footprints on Water – Readings: Mt 14:22-33, Mk 6:45-52, Jn6:16-21
NCPB: Jesus Walks on the Water Page 154
Coloring: Christ Walking on Water (source: freechristimages)
Day 16 ~ Promise of the Eucharist
Symbol: Chalice with Host – Readings: Jn 6:22-59
NCPB: Promise of the Holy Eucharist Pages 156-157
Coloring: I am the Bread of Life Coloring Page (source: sermons4kids)
Excellent Resource: Eucharistic Adoration Coloring Book
Day 17 ~ The Lost Sheep and The Good Shepherd
Symbol: Sheep – Readings: Lk 15:1-7
NCPB: The Good Shepherd Page 183
Coloring: The Good Shepherd (source: sermons4kids)
Day 18 ~ Jesus Feeds 5000
Symbol: Loaf of Bread and Fish – Readings: Mt 14:13-21, Mk 6:31-44, Jn 6:1-15
NCPB: The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes Pages 152-153
Coloring: Loaves and Fishes (source: bible-stories)
Day 19 ~ Samaritan Woman at the Well
Symbol: Well – Readings: Jn 4:4-42
NCPB: The Samaritan Woman Pages 122-123
Coloring: The Samaritan Woman (source: stnicholasauburn)
Day 20 ~ The Cripple at the Pool
Symbol: Mat – Readings: Jn 5:1-15
NCPB: The Cripple at the Pool Pages 128-129
Coloring: Jesus Heals the Paralytic (source: stnicholasauburn)
Day 21 ~ Nicodemus Comes to Jesus
Symbol: Dove on Water Drop – Readings: Jn 3:1-15
NCPB: Nicodemus Comes to Jesus Pages 120-121
Coloring: Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler (source: fredericksburgchurchofchrist)
Day 22 ~ Return of the Prodigal Son
Symbol: Ring – Readings: Lk 15:11-32
NCPB: The Prodigal Son Page 177
Coloring: The Prodigal Son Returns (source: coloring)
Day 23 ~ The Rich Man and Lazarus
Symbol: Angel – Readings: Lk 16:19-31
NCPB: The Rich Man and Lazarus Pages 138-139
Coloring: Rich Man and Lazarus or this option (source: sermons4kids)
Day 24 ~ The Call of Matthew
Symbol: Money Bag – Readings: Mt 9:9-13, Mk 2:13-17; Lk 5:27-32
NCPB: The Call of Matthew Pages 136-137
Coloring: Jesus and his disciples (source: fredericksburgchurchofchrist)
Day 25 ~ The Blind Man
Symbol: Eye – Readings: Jn 9:1-41; Mt 20:29-34; Lk 18:35-43
NCPB: The Blind Man Page 181
Coloring: Jesus Heals the Blind Man (source: fredericksburgchurchofchrist)
Day 26 ~ The Man with the Withered Hand
Symbol: Hand – Readings: Mt 12:9-13; Mk 3:1-5; Lk 6:6-10
NCPB: The Man with the Withered Hand Pages 144-145
Coloring: Jesus Heals the Sick (source: fredericksburgchurchofchrist)
Day 27 ~ The Centurion’s Servant
Symbol: Roman Helmet – Readings: Mt 8:5-13
NCPB: The Centurion’s Servant Page 134-135
Coloring: Roman Soldier (source: coloring-pictures)
Day 28 ~ Zacchaeus the Publican
Symbol: Tree – Readings: Lk 19:1-10
NCPB: Zacchaeus the Publican Page 186-187
Coloring: Zacchaeus Climbs a Tree (source: bible-printables)
Day 29 ~ Peter Receives the Keys to Heaven
Symbol: Two Keys – Readings: Mt 16:13-20; Mk 8:27-30; Lk 9:18-21
NCPB: Peter, The Head of the Church Pages 158-159
Coloring: Jesus Gives Peter the Keys (Source: Catholic Mom’s Helper)
Day 30 ~ Widows’ Son Back to Life
Symbol: Face with Tears
Readings: Lk 7:11-17
NCPB: The Widow’s Son Page 142
Coloring: Jesus raises Young Man (source: sermons4kids)
Day 31 ~ A Coin for Caesar
Symbol: Caesar Coin – Readings: Mt 22:15-22; Mk 12:13-17; Lk 21:1-4
NCPB: The Temple Dues Pages 162-163
Coloring: Render to Caesar (source: sermons4kids)
Day 32 ~ Lazarus Raised from the Dead
Symbol: Mummy Head – Readings: Jn 11:1-44
NCPB: Page 179
Coloring: Jesus Raises Lazarus (source: bible-printables)
Day 33 ~ The Adulteress
Symbol: Gray Stones – Readings: Jn 8:1-11
NCPB: The Adulteress Pages 174-175
Coloring: Let he who is without sin Cast the First Stone (source: applesaucekids)
Day 34 ~ The Widow’s Mite
Symbol: Two Small Coins – Readings: Mk 12:41-44, Lk 21:1-4
NCPB: (Not included in the NCPB… we will read page 130 from this one
Coloring: The Widow’s Mite (source: sermons4kids)
Day 35 ~ Woman Anoints Jesus’ Feet
Symbol: Foot – Readings: Lk 7:36-50
NCPB: The Penitent Woman Pages 140-141
Coloring: Jesus Forgives a Woman (source: sermons4kids)
Day 36 ~ The Rich Young Man
Symbol: Gate to Heaven – Readings: Mt 19:16-26, Mk 10:17-27, Lk 18:18-27
NCPB: The Rich Young Man Page 182
Coloring: Rich Young Man (source: sermons4kids)
Day 37 ~ The Mother of James and John
Symbol: Throne – Readings: Mt 20:20-28, Mk 10:35-45
NCPB: The Mother of James and John Pages 184-185
Coloring: James and John with Jesus ((source: fredericksburgchurchofchrist)
Day 38 ~ Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem
Symbol: Palm – Readings: Mt 21:1-16, Mk 11:1-11, Lk 19:29-44
NCPB: Entry into Jerusalem Pages 188-189
Coloring: Palm Sunday (source: sjtbre)
Day 39 ~ Judas Takes 30 Silver Pieces
Symbol: Bag with 30 Coins – Readings: Mt 26:14-16, Mk 14:10-11, Lk 22:1-6
NCPB: Judas Betrays Jesus Page 197
Coloring: Judas’ Coins (source: lapbook lessons)
Day 40 ~ Jesus Washes Disciples’ Feet
Symbol: Washbasin with Pitcher – Readings: Jn 13:1-20
NCPB: Washing of the Feet at the Last Supper Pages 190-191
Coloring: Jesus Washes the Apostles Feet (source: bible-printables)
Day 41 ~ The Last Supper/ Eucharist
Symbol: Chalice w/Bread – Readings: Mt 26:19-29, Mk 14:17-25, Lk 22:14-16
NCPB
Coloring: The Last Supper (source: sjtbre)
Day 42 ~ Agony in the Garden / Betrayal
Symbol: Praying Hands – Readings: Mt 26:30-56, Mk 14:32-52, Jn 18:1-12
NCPB
Coloring: Agony in the Garden (source: sjtbre)
Day 43 ~ Peter Denies Jesus
Symbol: Rooster Head – Readings: Mt 26:69-75, Mk 14:66-72, Jn 18:14-27
NCPB
Coloring: Peter’s Denial (source: bible-printables)
Day 44 ~ Pilate Presents Jesus to the People
Symbol: Red Robe w/Crown – Readings: Mt 27:24-25, Jn 19:4-15
NCPB
Coloring: Jesus is Condemned to Death or Suffered Under Pontius Pilate (source: sjtbre)
Day 45 ~ Jesus is Crucified
Symbol: Crucifix – Readings: Mt 27:33-56, Mk 15:22-41, Jn 19:17-30
NCPB
Coloring: The Crucifixion; Jesus Dies on the Cross; or Was Crucified, Died (source: sjtbre)
Day 46 ~ The Burial of Jesus
Symbol: Draped Cross – Readings: Mt 27:57-66, Mk 23:50-56, Jn 19:38-42
NCPB
Coloring: Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross; And Was Buried; or Jesus is laid in the Sepulcher (source: sjtbre)
Day 47 ~ The Resurrection / Tomb
Symbol: Tomb w/Stone
NCPB
Coloring: The Third Day he arose from the Dead (source: sjtbre)
My Daybook :: March 7, 2011
Outside my window… the frogs have been so loud and they are driving my husband crazy. . . I woke up the other night (in the middle of the night) to see him headed outside to try and find the frogs. Apparently, “The only way to make the frogs stop croaking is to make them croak.” I’m still laughing!
I am listening to… Lent: Fasting and Abstinence in the Tradition of the Church from Audio Sancto.
I am thinking… about my internet usage and blogging, and what changes need to be made this lent, in order to try and grow in the virtue of temperance in this area of my life.
I am thankful… for the email that Hubby sent home from work last week stating that “All employees should report to work as usual on Monday.” Whew! He said that we are not out of the woods yet, but at least we have a little more time to rebuild our savings in case he is indeed furloughed.
I am praying… for the precious soul of sweet little Sanjay, and for his family who misses him dearly.
From the kitchen… Right now I have a chocolate cake
From the learning rooms… We are plugging along, but I’ve been suffering from burnout lately, and think my children might be too. It’s time to do a little re-evaluating to see how we can get re-motivated and out of our current slump. I think we all miss all the fun “extras” we did last year during the Alphabet Path! How, oh HOW, did I keep up with it all last year ?!?!
Living the Liturgical Year at Home… Lent begins this week! Here is the link to some of our past Lenten Activities. We are planning on attending Mass and the Soup Dinner at our parish this Wednesday, recommitting to praying the rosary together as a family each night before bed, and will be attending Stations of the Cross on Fridays, in addition to the other things our family has decided to “give up” this Lent.
I am creating… a Lenten Calendar. After seeing Tiffany’s Calendar I am tempted to modify ours, but at the same time, I might just keep it simple and stick with what we have done every year. I am also hoping to put together a post from our last Little Flowers meeting a week and a half ago. . . Where does the time go?!
I am wearing… a big sweater, black sweat pants, warm socks, and slippers. It has been a rainy day and last night was rough. Snuggles had an earache – which seems to be part of the cold making it’s way through our family right now – and neither of us got much sleep.
I am reading… A Case For Happy & Sometimes Sappy Mom Blogs Part I and Part II. Great posts!! Thank you, Kate! I haven’t had much time for reading blogs this year, but I am always inspired to be a better mother and home educator by the few other “Mom Blogs” that I do read. And, wow, I never realized that some women actually “gag” when other women use the word “Hubby” on their websites. lol! (I really don’t like using “nicknames” – but do so at the request of my “Hubby.”) 🙂
On my iTouch… I’ve been wanting to purchase a copy of The Truth and Life Audio Bible
Pondering these words… from a recent Conversation with God Daily Dose:
Noticing that… the most consistently searched phrase in my sidebar, sadly enough, is currently “baby died.”
Towards personal care… I just received my Number and T-Shirt in the mail for the Nun Run! So exciting, despite the fact that I am just a shadow runner. I wish my team all lived close by, so we could run/walk together, but it will be fun just the same!
Around the house… I spent the Saturday before last looking for new frames for the wedding pictures (Hubby & I, our parents, and our grandparents) that use to hang in our living room, before we remodeled and painted the walls. I ended up purchasing simple black frames, in addition to a black and bronze frame for our wedding certificate. All frames were 40% off at Michaels that weekend, and with the additional 25% off coupon I had they were quite affordable, even though I needed so many. We decided to hang the pictures in our new Family Room above the couch. I was only able to get 5 of the 8×10’s, but they gave me a rain check for the last two and I should be able to pick them up soon.
On keeping home… I’m looking forward to another 40 Bags of Stuff Challenge! How does the stuff accumulate so quickly around here?
One of my favorite things.. taking pictures, even though I have SO. VERY. MUCH to learn when it comes to using the correct settings, etc. Our friend Marc explained some of the settings to me last week and I’m still trying to figure it all out. Apparently using the “Tungsten” setting is much better to use indoors. . . Here is a comparison:
A few plans for the week:
Monday: My sisters’ (the twins – JoAnn & Mary) birthday! Mary is off in HI living with another one of my sisters, but JoAnn is home for Spring break and is coming over for cake, ice cream and to watch a movie, with a couple more of our sisters!
Tuesday: Shrove Tuesday! Make Pancakes and Miniature King Cakes for Mardi Gras
Wednesday: Doctor appt for Snuggles and Attend Mass and Soup Dinner for Ash Wednesday
Thursday: Start putting together our Stations of the Cross Kit
Friday: Attend Mass and Stations of the Cross (the Boy’s will be serving)
A Picture thought I am sharing:
. Afterwards she even got to go out for an ice cream cone (from dad, who didn’t know about mom’s promise!). She was pretty excited and hardly felt a thing. 🙂 Links for March :: Month Dedicated to St. Joseph
Behold the faithful and prudent servant whom the lord placed at the head of His family. May the prayers of the blessed patriarch Joseph, husband of Your most holy Mother, help us, O Lord, we pray, that what is not in our own power to obtain, may be given to us at his intercession: Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.
March 5th, St. Ciaran:
March 7th, St. Thomas Aquinas (Trad.) :
- For St. Thomas Aquinas
- In Honor of St. Thomas Aquinas (2009)
- On The Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas (2010)
- On the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas (2011)
March 17th, St. Patrick (New and Trad.):
- Plans for the Feast of St. Patrick (2009)
- When Irish Eyes are Smiling (Irish Flag Handprint Craft)
- In Honor of St. Patrick (Coloring Pages from Fenestrae Fidei
)
- Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (2009)
- St. Patrick’s Day Treats
- Highlights from “P” Week (Includes Baking Ideas and Copywork)
- S is for Saints, Shamrocks, and Six Smiling Sweeties! (2010)
- On St. Patrick’s Day (2011)
- {pretty, happy, funny, real} Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day (2012)
- St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Hour (2012)
- An Irish Blessing (2012 – Family Celebration)
- Irish Dancing on St. Patrick’s Day (2013)
- {pretty, happy, funny, read} St. Patrick’s Edition 2013
March 19th, St. Joseph (New and Trad):
- Solemnity Feast of St. Joseph (2008 – Boy’s Artwork)
- Our Very First St. Joseph Altar (Craft)
- An All Saints Fair (Includes links to St. Joseph Coloring Pages)
- St. Joseph Lap Book (Our own creation, with our documents and links)
- St. Joseph Memory Match Playing Cards (A Free Printable we compiled)
- Highlights from “J” Week (Includes St. Joseph Copywork)
- S is for Symbolic Shapes (Special Breads for our St. Joseph Altar)
- In Honor of St. Joseph (Our 2010 St. Joseph Altar)
- St. Joseph’s Day Baking (2012)
- Our 2012 St. Joseph’s Altar
- On the Feast of St. Joseph (2013)
- Our 2013 St. Joseph’s Altar
March 25th, Annunciation of the Lord (New, Trad.):
- Out Like A Lamb (2008)
- The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary… (2015)
Catholic Cuisine: Recipes for March ~ Month Dedicated to St. Joseph
“The Joy of a Pop-Tart”
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A “Surprise” Birthday Party for Marc
{this moment}
Preparing for Lent :: Our Lenten Journey
Look at His glazed and sunken eyes.
Look at His wounds.
Look Jesus in the Face.
There, you will see how He loves us.
~ St. Therese of Lisieux
Preparation:
- Getting Ready for Lent (2009)
- A Few of Our Lenten Activities (2010)
- Our Lenten Calendar (2008 Calendar with Explanation and 2009 Calendar)
Shrove Tuesday:
Ash Wednesday:
- Receive ashes at Mass
- Serve Ash Wednesday Beans
The Jesus Tree:
- From the Jesse Tree to the Jesus Tree
- The Jesus Tree – A Lenten Bible Study
- The Jesus Tree – Week One
- The Jesus Tree – Week Two
- The Jesus Tree – Week Three
- The Jesus Tree – Week Four
- The Jesus Tree – Week Five
- The Jesus Tree – Week Six
- The Jesus Tree – Week Seven
The Jesus Tree kit can currently be purchased from Leaflet Missal.
I’ve started updating any links that are no longer valid, and adding some additional links to new coloring pages (to go along with the symbols and our readings from the New Catholic Picture Bible
Stations of the Cross:
- Coloring the Stations of the Cross (This year I printed the coloring pages found here and here.)
- Here is the link to a printable version of the wonderful old Stations of the Cross booklet for Children that I remember using as a child. (Thank you Jenn!)
- Crafting our Stations of the Cross (2011 – In Progress)
- Way of the Holy Cross (2011 – Completed)
- More Treasures for Lent and Easter (Jesse Tree Treasures Stations of the Cross)
Crown of Thorns:
- Inspired by Waltzing Matilda
Lent Lap Book:
- Lent: a Journey Towards Easter Faith Folder from Holy Learning
Lenten Cleaning:
- Spring Cleaning ~ The Goal (2008)
- Lenten Cleaning (2009)
- 40 Bags of Stuff (2009)
- 40 Bags in 40 Days and Update (2010)
- Shaking off the Bonds of Stuff :: A 40-Day Plan for Lent (2012)
Meatless Meals for Days of Abstinence:
(Information on Fast & Abstinence)
Laetare Sunday (4th Sunday of Lent):
- Mothering Sunday (2008)
- Laetare Sunday (2009)
- Happy Laetare Sunday! (2011)
Palm Sunday:
- Palm Sunday (2008)
- A Simple Craft for Holy Week and Easter
- Shower of Photos 2009 : Day 5 (Palm Sunday) (“Palm” of Palms Craft)
- Palm Sunday (2010)
- On Palm Sunday (2011)
Holy Thursday:
- A Lenten Tea on Holy Thursday (2009)
- A Lenten Tea on Holy Thursday (2010)
- A Lenten Dinner on Holy Thursday (2011)
- Our 4th Annual Lenten Dinner on Holy Thursday (2012)
Good Friday:
- A Lenten Tea on Good Friday (2009)
- Resurrection Eggs (2009)
- A Few Pictures from Good Friday (2010)
- On Good Friday (Prayer to Jesus Christ Crucified)
- A Lenten Tea on Good Friday (2010)
- A Lenten Dinner on Good Friday (2011)
- Our 4th Annual Lenten Dinner on Good Friday (2012)
Holy Saturday:
- Easter Story Cookies ~ Resurrection Cookies (Recipe)
- Making Resurrection Cookies (2010)
- Resurrection Rolls
Our Picture Books for Lent:
For my older children:
Praying the Way of the Cross:
Other Great Books/Resources:
What I will be reading this Lent:
using 
~ Pope Benedict XVI, from his Sunday remarks before praying the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square on February 21, 2010
Updated Post:
The Lenten Season In Our Catholic Home
Wordless Wednesday
My Daybook :: February 22, 2011
Outside my window… the weather has been so interesting this past week. Snow, Rain, Sun, Sleet – we have had it all! Yesterday it was so warm and sunny, and today is is back to freezing and even snowing at the moment. Here is the picture I took from the couch the other morning. Our children were so excited that the snow stuck around for a few hours.
I am listening to… Teaching Textbooks. It’s Rascal’s turn on the lap top. . . Usually the boys wear the ear buds while they are doing their math, but for some reason he isn’t today. Teaching Textbooks has been my favorite change in curriculum this past year!
I am thinking… about my remaining Little Flowers meetings for the year and planning out the notebook pages, crafts and snacks. I still haven’t decided on a craft for patience (perhaps an embroidery project?) or fortitude. Any ideas?
I am thankful for… Four day weekends! Hubby had Friday-Monday off and was able to paint the doors and some of the trim in our remodel and I was able to clean and organize a couple of my “hot spots.”
I am hoping and praying… for my Father-in-law. The recovery from his operation has been very challenging for him, and he will be needing radiation after all. Please remember him in your prayers!
From the kitchen… Edible Chairs for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter! I still haven’t made plans for dinner, but since we are heading to town this afternoon, I think I will just pick up a Baked Chicken and Salad mix while we are at Costco.
From the learning rooms… These pictures were from a couple weeks ago – you can tell, since my boys still needed haircuts badly! The kids had so much fun “Pollinating Donuts” as an extra activity for Botany
Living the Liturgical Year at Home… Last week we really enjoyed celebrating St. Valentine’s Day and attending the Valentine’s Day Brunch following Mass at our parish. I brought a Cherry Cheese Coffee Cake to share and even remembered to bring a wedding photo! It was so fun to see all the wedding pictures and Father even gave a blessing to all of the married couples, Hubby & I included.
I am creating… a compilation of all my past Lenten Posts. I started working on updating my Feast Day Plans and Celebrations post, but decided to break it up into monthly posts (with the additions of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter) like I’ve done over at Catholic Cuisine. I’m hoping that it will make it a little easier to keep updated this way. . . I guess we will see.
I am Snuggles is wearing… new Buzz and Woody underwear! Yesterday he finally had his very first potty training success, thanks to Buzz and Woody and the promise of a M&M for each successful attempt. I learned with my older boys that it just isn’t worth the fight and they will potty train easily when they are ready, but I was starting to think that Rose might be potty trained before Snuggles! He had two successes (It was so cute when he said “I’m doing it!!!!”), followed by a couple accidents, and today isn’t going that great, but at least it is a start!
I am reading… the same stack of books is still sitting on my nightstand, with the addition of The Gift of Summer Snow: A Tale from the Garden of Mysteries
On my iTouch… Words with Friends. I think it has become an addiction. . . Not really, but it sure is fun! My brother just added it to his iPhone as well, so I have another new opponent. Yay!
Pondering these words… from Chapter 15 of The Cure Of Ars
Noticing that… I am not “expecting another child”, but that 42 day cycle sure made me start thinking otherwise and spend way too much money on tests. 😉
Towards personal care… I haven’t decided yet, but I am thinking about joining Lena’s team for a Nun Run on March 12th.
Around the house… lots of little projects that need to be completed in the next week. Father will be coming over this Friday for dinner and then next Tuesday we are having a little get together, so I am hoping to finish them soon!
One of my favorite things.. Celebrating my children’s birthdays! Our children just love having themed birthday parties, regardless of whether it is celebrated with friends (certain years) or with just our family. They are already talking about which “theme” will be next. 🙂 We also just celebrated my brother Scott’s 21st birthday and my Dad’s 56th birthday this past week. Happy birthday to you both!!
A few plans for the week:
Monday :: President’s Day
Tuesday :: Birthday Party and Errands
Friday :: Mass, Little Flowers and Father coming over for Dinner
Saturday :: Baseball Evaluations
A Picture thought I am sharing:
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