A 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…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Advent
Each year my family and I look forward to Advent with eager anticipation. When Advent arrives, we set aside our regular learning schedule and focus on preparing for the birth of Jesus. We prepare physically for Christ’s birth by slowly decorating our house, focusing on some of the saints’ feast days, and baking for neighbors.…
Read MoreThankful Thursday
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in…
Read MoreIt’s Official!
I am old. Recently, I celebrated a birthday. As I was cutting my cake, Bernadette informed me, “You are an old lady now.” On the other hand, according to Bernadette, my husband is not old.
Read MorePlease Pray for a Mother with Cancer
After Mass, my friend, Mary, told me about a friend and neighbor of hers, Lori. Lori is a Catholic mother of 14 children (some of her children are adopted). Many of Lori’s children are special needs; some have Down Syndrome. Two weeks ago, Mary saw Lori and commented on the fact that Lori looked like…
Read MoreDoes He Like to Clean or Does He Like to Mess?
Yesterday, Patrick had me scratching my head. I walked into the dining room and found him spreading peanut butter on the floor. The minute he saw me, he got up and ran to get some wash cloths. He returned and started cleaning up the peanut butter. I had to assist in order to get the…
Read MoreAll Saints Potluck
Last night, we celebrated our annual All Saints Potluck at our parish. The children look forward to it every year and plan who they want to be well in advance of the date. On the other hand, I tend to put their costumes together at the last minute, sometimes changing who they are going to…
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