I'm not the only one who has been working on preparing costumes for our upcoming annual All Hallows' Eve Party... The older girls have been busy creating costumes for the dolls as well! Josefina is dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe... ... complete...
Headtime Story :: Kids’ Sewing 101
Today our oldest two girls had their very first sewing class! Twinkle Toes has been wanting to learn to sew for awhile now. I had actually signed them up to take this "Headtime Story" class at JoAnn's back in June (inspired by Charlotte's girls), but had...
B is for Blanket :: A No Sew Fleece Tie Blanket Tutorial
B is for "Beaver Believer" BlanketInitially I wasn't going to have Snuggles (help) make a blanket like the girls did during B week, but when we were checking out our brand new (!!!) Jo-Ann Craft Store and noticed the Beaver themed fabric we couldn't resist! The...
Learning to Sew
Remember that picture I posted of my new sewing machine? Well, thank you ALL for your suggestions, but I must admit, Erica's had the most appeal! So, on Wednesday I put the machine back in the box, loaded up the car, and headed north to the home of my new BFF 😉 to...
Six Months Later…
... I finally took it out of the box.Now what??
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.