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On Easter Day ~ Brunch at My Parents

Apr 14, 2009 | Easter, My Siblings, Pictures | 6 Comments

On Easter morning we were up bright and early to attend the first Mass of the day at our local parish. After Mass we headed out to my parents home for Brunch. My mom made a delicious Ham and Egg breakfast, with stir-fried vegetables, fruit, pancakes, and toast. It was delicious!

Even though only 4 of my siblings were home (the youngest 4, who still live at home), it was still really nice. One of my mom’s sisters also came for Easter, with her husband and one of her daughters, and one other friend of my parents from Church. Two more of my brothers were headed out for dinner, but we had left by the time they arrived.

My sister Mary and I with Twinkle Toes and Chiquita

From Left to Right: My sister JoAnn & Twinkle Toes ~ My brother Kevin
My brother David (the youngest of my siblings, and also my Godson)

Eating Breakfast

My Mom and Aunt Alice

Playing in “the Woods”

Riding on the Golf Cart with Uncle Kevin

Snuggles with his Grandpa

To be continued… I’ll be back to post more pictures from Easter soon!

Shower of Photos 2009 :: Day 13

Apr 14, 2009 | Shower of Photos | 4 Comments

Snuggles loves hats. At least this one is not one of his sisters. 😉

Shower of Photos 2009 :: Day 12

Apr 14, 2009 | Jesus Tree, Lent, Shower of Photos | 1 Comment

Our Jesus Tree ~ On Easter Morning

The Way of the Cross

Apr 14, 2009 | Kids Artwork, Lent, Playmobil: Way of the Cross, Stations of the Cross | 7 Comments

The other night, my boys told me that they wanted to show me something, and to bring my camera…

A Lenten Tea on Good Friday

Apr 14, 2009 | Good Friday, Lent, Lenten Tea: Passion Sunday/Good Friday, Liturgical, Liturgical Teas, Teatime | 7 Comments

Before I start posting more about our Easter, I wanted to share a couple more things from Holy Week… For a very late (and light) dinner on Good Friday (after Stations, The Veneration of the Cross, and my boys first baseball game of the season), my children were so excited to try another Liturgical Tea.

Here is what was included in the menu:

~ The King’s Crown ~

The “Scoops” made by Tostitos worked out wonderfully, and were very easy.

“And Pilate asked Him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ And He answered him, ‘You have said so.'” Mark 15: 2

~ Out of Envy ~

The Guacamole was so yummy on the chips!

“[H]e perceived that it was out of envy that the chief priests had delivered Him up.” Mark 15: 10

~ The Purple Cloak ~

I knew there was a reason I really wanted to buy that box of Fruit Leather from Costco a couple weeks ago, but since I didn’t I choose some Purplish Blueberry Applesauce from our local market.

“And they clothed Him in a purple cloak . . . .” Mark 15: 17

~ The Crown of Thorns ~

“. . . and, plaiting a crown of thorns they put it on him.” Mark 15: 17

~ Golgotha Eggs ~

I did a horrible job drawing skulls on the eggs, and then to make them worse the ink ran! Twinkle Toes was scared of them!

“And they brought Him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of the skull)” Mark 15: 22

~ The Seamless Garment ~

My children all loved these, and they were very simple to make using Alice’s suggestions.

“But the tunic was without seam, woven from top to bottom; so they said to one another, ‘Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.'” John 19: 23-24

~ The Two Robbers ~

I also forgot to purchase Basil, so we substituted with Spinach.

And with Him they crucified two robbers, one on His right and one on His left.” Mark 15: 27

~ Vinegar to Drink ~

“And one ran and, filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying ‘Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take Him down.'” Mark 15: 36

~ The Roman Centurion ~

I opted to cut 50 tomatoes in half, since I only bought one pint, to represent the 100 Roman Centurion.

“And when the centurion, who stood facing Him, saw that He thus breathed His last, he said, ‘Truly this man was the Son of God.'” Mark 15: 39

~ Laid in the Tomb ~

I thought about using some of the Hot Cross Buns I had made in the morning, but instead baked a batch of muffins and inserted strawberry into the middle. They almost tasted too delicious after a day of Fasting.

“And he brought a linen shroud, and taking Him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud, and laid Him in a tomb which had been hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.”

If you’d like, you can visit Cottage Blessings for the Bible readings, recipes and shopping list!

Our family really enjoyed Alice’s teas this Lent, and I am sure I will be serving them again in the future.

My Daybook ~ Easter Monday

Apr 13, 2009 | Daybook, Easter | 8 Comments

FOR TODAY: April 13, 2009

Outside my Window… right now it is overcast and chilly. It rained quite a bit last night (thankfully it didn’t rain yesterday!) and the forecast is even saying we may have some snow tomorrow and the next day. Later in the week it will be sunny again! =)

I am thinking… about my brother-in-law (my sister’s husband) and how I need to call and wish him a Happy Birthday today!!

I am thankful… for Easter, Easter Week, and the Fifty days of Easter!! Alleluia!! We will be celebrating for a little while! 😉

From the kitchen… lots and LOTS of candy. I think we are going to have to make some more Easter Candy Cookies! 😉 Lots of Easter dinner leftovers too: BBQ Tri-Tip, Asparagus, Rolls, Roasted Red Potatoes. I never did get around to making the ham I purchased, so we’ll be having ham this week too!

From the school room… we have our (much needed) Easter Break this week, but I do have a few ~~fun crafts~~ learning projects planned.

Living the Liturgical year at Home… Once again we will be celebrating the 50 Days of Easter with the Garden of the Good Shepherd!

I am just finished creating… a list of activities for this week.

I am going… to try and sort though the photos I took yesterday and share a few with you all. We had such a lovely Easter!

I am reading…. lots of Easter picture books to my children, including a few new additions, which were found in this year’s Easter Baskets.

I am hoping… that it isn’t raining tonight during the boys baseball game.

I am listening… to my children asking if they “can eat just one more piece of candy…”

Around the house… signs of Easter everywhere!

One of my favorite things… is receiving roses. I’ve been blessed with a downpour lately!

A Few Plans For This Week…

I am hoping that, despite Baseball practice and games, I am able to stay home as much as possible.

A picture thought I am sharing:

Our Family ~ Easter 2009

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He is Risen! Alleluia!

Apr 12, 2009 | Easter | 6 Comments

Wishing you all a Blessed and Joy filled Easter!

Shower of Photos 2009 :: Day 11

Apr 12, 2009 | Shower of Photos | 0 Comments

We were gone most of the day today (baseball photos, a sweet little girls birthday party, and visiting with dear friends!), and I forgot my flash card at home!! I wasn’t able to take any pictures. =( So, here is one more picture from yesterday of our Good Friday dinner. I’ll post more about it soon!

Shower of Photos 2009 :: Day 10

Apr 11, 2009 | Good Friday, Lent, Recipes | 2 Comments

Hot Cross Buns

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

Apr 10, 2009 | Good Friday, Lent, Sermons | 2 Comments

Love’s Wordless Response: Weep, Adore and Comfort

“My despised Jesus, nail my heart to the cross that it may always remain there to love You and never leave You again. I love You more than myself; I am sorry for ever having offended You. Never permit me to offend You again. Grant that I may love You always; and then do with me as You will.” ~ St. Alphonsus Liguori

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