Posts by Christine
Windstorm
On December 15, we woke up at 1:00 AM to one of our carbon monoxide monitors beeping. The power had gone out during the night and the battery in the monitor had died. Shortly after waking, we heard a crack and a crash outside. I raised the blind to see what had happened and found…
Read MoreHappy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
O Antiphon House
Thanks to Katherine, we have a new custom this Advent. We have been busily preparing our O Antiphon House so that it will be ready by December 17. We used Katherine’s wonderful idea and Jennifer Miller’s pictures at Catholic Culture as a guide. Instead of placing a picture of Christ’s Nativity at the top of…
Read MoreSaint Nicholas
I have been a little preoccupied getting ready for the appearance of our little blessing from God and am therefore a little behind in my blogging. On December 3, St. Nicholas visited our parish in anticipation of his December 6 feast day. All of the children enjoyed his visit, except for Patrick. Patrick was excited…
Read MoreThings I Heard
I know this is a little late, but on Thanksgiving day I heard two things that I thought were cute. Upon seeing the dining room table, Patrick said, “Oh, turkey lurkeys on the table.” Theresa watched me as I rolled L’il Smokies in crescent rolls. All of a sudden, she said, “Mommy that’s what Samuel…
Read MoreCatholic Homeschool Carnival
Mary Ellen is hosting this month’s Catholic Homeschool Carnival. For some wonderful ideas about observing Advent and celebrating Christmas, please be sure to visit O Night Divine.
Read MoreChristmas Meme
I saw this on Dawn’s blog and couldn’t resist. 1. Hot Chocolate or apple cider?I like both, but my better half would rather I stayed away from the hot chocolate when I am pregnant.2. Turkey or Ham?We’ve done both. This year, we are planning on Turkey (that is if the little one in my womb…
Read MoreThank You, God!
Our neighborhood looks like a winter wonderland, but earlier tonight that winter wonderland was anything but inviting. As I do every Monday, I took the children to their Catechism classes tonight. After sitting in the parking lot for about 30 minutes with my two youngest sleeping, I heard my phone playing a tune. I answered…
Read MoreHappy Birthday
to our Thanksgiving Boy!
Read MoreA belated Happy Thanksgiving
from our family to yours!
Read MoreBetter Late than Never
This summer Catherine and Bernadette enjoyed making some crafts. Bernadette focused on making flower fairies or little people (she still makes them at times). Catherine enjoyed quilling (Alice sparked Catherine’s interest in this craft which she often returns to when making cards). I promised the girls that I would share some of their final results…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Advent II
During Advent, the Church blesses us with several special days that my family celebrates. These days include: December 6 ~ Saint Nicholas December 8 ~ The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception December 12 ~ The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 13 ~ Saint Lucy On the eve of December 6, the children set…
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