I can't tell you all just much my girls look forward to Little Flowers each month!! They are developing great little friendships with the other girls in our group and having a wonderful time.Last night we had our January meeting. This month's theme was: St. Joan of...
I have really enjoyed reading everyone's birthday memories! (Comments are still open, until midnight, if any one else wants to enter the drawing.)My little sister Mary (who is now 16 and a twin) left one of her favorite birthday memories, and I wanted to share it with...
My brothers are spoiling us!! Not only did they surprise us with a tree this year, they also took us all to an indoor winter wonderland at "The Farm" this weekend! The lights were beautiful, and most of them (at least all the ones up high) were hung by my brother(s)...
This past weekend I ran across the following picture as I was looking through a box of childhood photos. I was so excited to find it once again! This photo was taken 17 years ago at our Home School groups All Saints Party! My mom was pregnant with the twins at the...
C This coming week, on October 31st thru November 2nd, the Church will be celebrating All Hallows' Eve, All Saints' Day and All Souls Day (also known as "Days of the Dead"). As we celebrate these feasts, we remember all those who have gone before us, whether they are...
Dressing up as dearly beloved Saints for our All Hallows' Eve Party and All Saints' Day (and anytime really!) is a much loved tradition in our family. It is a wonderful way to teach our children even more about the saints, since they learn so much through playing and...
Painting of St. Michael that we were given as a gift,and was painted by a dear friend.The feast of St. Michael the Archangel, also known as Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th."The name of this Archangel means "who is like unto God?" In the Old Covenant he is...
What a DAY! I can not believe that it is only 9:45 pm, right now... I am exhausted!Right about now I am sitting here reminding myself that the first week back in "school" is always challenging, and it does get easier, and I really don't want to put the children "in...
A couple weeks ago, my sister Jennifer (who is #2 in our family, and only 14 months younger than I am) moved back to the area (at least part time). It will be so nice to have her back in the area.She invited us over for a BBQ this past Sunday, and it was nice to have...
Today was Captain's 8th Birthday!!!!For his birthday, I gave him a "Military" themed party. We invited 20 of his friends--BEFORE we realized that his daddy would be off fighting fire! Thanks to TONS of help from my wonderful Aunt Bridget (who was not only present for...
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.
