Posts by Christine
Confirmation
For the past couple of years, my two eldest have wanted to be confirmed. After hearing our pastor say that our parish’s first Confirmation would take place on December 17, Bernadette told my father-in-law that she would be confirmed in December. I told her that she would need to wait a couple more years. She was upset and shared,…
Read MorePrayers Needed
A very good friend from college, Avi, just sent the prayer request below: I haven’t had a chance to let you know yet, but my dad was diagnosed last Thursday with liver cancer up at OHSU and was waiting for more information. He was back in Bend when his tumor on his liver ruptured, causing…
Read MoreChristmas Books 2009
As I shared last year, each of our children receives a Christmas book from us on December 25. This year’s books, in no particular order, are: The Little Boy’s Christmas Gift by John Speirs This is a cute story about a young boy who gives a recognizable gift to the Christ Child. The pictures are exquisite.…
Read MorePoor Souls Novena
I received this from a friend whose sister, Helen, died yesterday morning. Please join me in praying this novena, and in praying for the repose of Helen’s soul and my friend’s entire family. Today is the day to start your Poor Souls (in purgatory) novena (9 days before Christmas): Our Lord told St. Gertrude the…
Read MoreHomemade Christmas Tree Ornaments
Please don’t tell my children. On Friday, we are going to make some delicious smelling Christmas tree ornaments, using our Nativity Cookie Cutter Set that my parents gave us the year we moved into our house. We still have some of the figures that we made that year and a couple of years later, but I know…
Read MoreTeacher In-Service Day
My husband gave me a much needed teacher in-service day, today. Our six oldest have accompanied him to the Museum of Flight, taking advantage of the “Free Youth Days” which run through December 20. The children were looking forward to going on the flight simulator. I am looking forward to hearing what they thought about…
Read MoreBreakfast in Bed
Our eldest daughter surprised us this morning with breakfast in bed. She came up with the delicious menu on her own, making scrambled egg, french toast, and orange juice. Our St. Lucia even took the time to decorate the trays. It was a wonderful and relaxing way to begin a Sunday morning. She is such a…
Read MoreChristmas, Feast Day, and Winter Books
One of the things that I like about this time of year is snuggling up with my children and reading picture books. Each year, we read a lot of Christmas, Feast Day, and winter books. This year, some of the books are new to us, but most of them are old favorites. The books that we have read…
Read MoreChristmas, Feast Day, and Winter Books
One of the things that I like about this time of year is snuggling up with my children and reading picture books. Each year, we read a lot of Christmas, Feast Day, and winter books. This year, some of the books are new to us, but most of them are old favorites. The books that we have read…
Read MoreComing Up for Air
Recently, I found myself drowning, struggling with homeschooling, due in part to the behavior of some of my children. A week ago last Monday, I was ready to throw in the towel. Later that day, or that night, I received an email from a friend and I replied, asking her to pray for me. She stayed up late and…
Read MoreNicholas of Myra
Nicholas of Myra movie I hope that everyone had a happy Feast of St. Nicholas! HT: Totus Tuus Family & Catholic Homeschool
Read MorePatron Saints
On Sunday night, we chose patron saints for our family for the year. I think that I first read about this tradition at Castle of the Immaculate. Our patron saints from oldest to youngest are: St. Boniface St. Elizabeth of Portugal St. Joan of Arc (Confirmation saint) St. Agnes (Confirmation saint) St. Augustine of Canterbury St.…
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