~ from our family to yours ~Photo Credit: My friend TinaThis picture was taken after the 4 p.m. Children’s Mass—a Mass that lasted 2 hours, approximately; a beautiful Mass filled with shepherds & angels & wise men & JESUS!(Our daughter Cate was the star. Upon hearing the role that her sister had been assigned, Angela demanded excitedly, … [Read more...]
For your Saturday listening pleasure…
(See? I told you it was pretty.)(But then again, I'm the mom.) … [Read more...]
Pretty Happy Funny Real
The Christmas Concert Edition{Pretty}We went to a Christmas concert at my son's school last night.The music was very pretty, but since my husband has yet to show me how to upload the video from his camera, you'll just have to take my word for that. (Never mind, he showed me how.)Did you spot my son in the above picture?Here. I'll provide a little … [Read more...]
On the Feast of Good St. Nicholas…
...pray for an end to abortion.Also, if you live in the area, try to attend the final prayer rally at the St. Paul mega-abortuary, otherwise known as the new Planned Parenthood building.Here is a link to the flyer with more information: Prolife Prayer RallyHope to see you there!St. Nicholas, pray for us. Pray for the unborn. … [Read more...]
7 Quick Takes Friday
The “No Regrets Thanksgiving!” EditionVolume XXVII for Me--- 1 ---It seems fitting that I start out talking about food. No regrets! I ate what I ate and what’s done is done.My contribution to John’s mom’s awesome meal was this:~ Pumpkin-Chai Cheesecake ~(photo from BettyCrocker.com) It was de-luscious. The recipe may be found here.Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
Giving thanks…
...for the gift of my back-to-back birthday girls, who knew Mom's been busy and agreed to share a birthday party!They even agreed to share a cake, which, when you think about it, is asking quite a lot of them.(I am not above asking a lot of my girls.)(I figure it builds character.)Giving thanks for easy cake themes--in this case, "snowflakes" and … [Read more...]
And today is her birthday!
Then...And now!Happy 9th birthday to our sweet little sparkplug, Felicity! God knew what He was doing when He put you in between your two sisters and we are so very blessed in you. Thank you for being such a peace-loving sibling. You are our spunky, determined, smart little girl and we love you lots!Forgive us for not getting you a pony? … [Read more...]
Today is her birthday!
And I thank God for her.For everything that you are.For everything you have brought to our family.I thank God.May I always be a good example to you.May I always strive to do what is best for you.May you grow and develop into the woman God desires you to be.May you always know that you are loved and appreciated.You are my daughter and I love you so … [Read more...]
Scene from the Feast
We haven’t yet gotten to the homemade lanterns but we did whip up a batch of horseshoe cookies for the feast of St. Martin.I used this recipe, and they are very good.“Horseshoe cookies, huh?” Cate came into the kitchen as I was getting out the mixer. “What kind of cookies are they? Chocolate chip? Shortbread? Something else?”“A kind of shortbread,” … [Read more...]
A Poem for the Feast of St. Martin
This morning, I opened my daughter’s English 2 book at random. Opened it at “random”—ha! Didn’t I just say that with God, there is no “random”? Here is the poem that I found on that page. Here is the poem; I hope you like it. St. Martin’s Cloak Saint Martin was an officer In the mighty ranks of Rome. He traveled with the legions So very far … [Read more...]
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