tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569761607481426002012-02-13T21:57:55.809-08:00"I have given nothing but love to God and He will repay with love. After my death I will let fall a shower of roses." ~ St. Therese of Lisieux (April 1895)Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.comBlogger1849125blogspot/eojDhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-15969688134839156692012-02-13T21:14:00.000-08:002012-02-13T21:28:55.769-08:002012-02-13T21:28:55.769-08:00

Didn't those mugs of Hot Cocoa turn out super cute?!?  When I came in from snapping a few pictures of our children playing in the snow, I decided to whip up a batch of Hot Cocoa to help warm them up when they came back inside, since the baby was still sleeping. I remembered a recipe I had pinned to my St. Valentine's Day board for this Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa.  I didn't have the required

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Back in November I shared a product review for Jesse Tree Treasures O Antiphons and Jesse Tree Ornaments.  Now, with Lent beginning a week from Wednesday, I was asked to review their lovely Holy Week and Easter Ornaments, along with their new Stations of the Cross Ornaments and Parable Pouch.  Once again I am more than happy to recommend these beautifully decoupaged ornaments! .: Stations of the

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{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. To see more visit Soule Mama. 

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~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~ {pretty} The girls asked to display their recent lap books and dolls to show the tutor when she came over this week. So pretty! {happy} I haven't had the followup appointment with our pediatrician yet - it is scheduled for next Tuesday - but I  have a feeling I am going to be on a special diet for quite some time.    It has been 9

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Resources: Felicity Boxed Set with GameFelicity: An American Girl Audio CDWelcome to Felicity's World, 1774Felicity and Elizabeth Dolls and Mini DollsFelicity Play Scenes & Paper DollsFelicity Just For FunFelicity's Craft Book: A Look at Crafts from the Past with Projects You Can Make TodayFelicity's Cookbook: A Peek at Dining in the Past with Meals You Can Cook TodayFree Felicity Mini Books

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This year Rascal choose a "World War II Military" theme for his birthday.   I didn't have the time or energy to pull together a party like last year's Lego Party and had to keep it somewhat simple, but that didn't stop the kids from having a blast! ~ Kids in Camo ~  The boys decided that everyone needed to be wearing camouflage and searched for a few shirts to share with the girls.   I

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As I mentioned last night, we have a birthday to celebrate today, and the birthday boy ended up asking for a World War II themed party.  Originally he though he wanted a "Deca Sports" theme (10 sports for his 10th birthday) and I started a Board for Sports Themed Party Ideas.  When he changed his mind I never did get back around to looking for and pinning new ideas, I just knew that I wanted to

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Rascal asked for a World War II / D-Day / Military themed birthday cake this year.  Since he wanted the final cake to be a surprise, I did some searching through various cakes online and ended up using this Army Camo Cake for inspiration.   I baked the cakes this morning and then assembled and decorated it this evening while the boys were at Hockey practice, saving the finishing touches for

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Outside my window... It has been sunny lately, but still very cold. I am so ready for spring summer! I am thankful... that we finally found out the date that the boys' Hockey season ends, and it is the day before Hubby leaves for a three week training session in Tennessee.  I had really been nervous about how I was going to make those 3 extra trips to town with all the kids and a baby that

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~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~ {pretty} .: Our 2012 Candlemas Luncheon Menu :. Pure HeartsCandlemas CupcakesTurtledove SandwichesHoly Simeon's Arms (Pretzels)Anna the Prophetess Black OlivesPiercing Swords with Cheese CubesPure White PunchWater {happy} Very happy that their Momma pulled herself together enough to have another fun Candlemas Celebration this year!  

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February 1st ~ Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland In Honor of St. Brigid of Ireland (2010) On the Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland (2011)  St. Brigid's Day Arts and Crafts (2011) February 2nd ~ Feast of Candlemas Preparing for Candlemas (2008) An Afternoon Tea on Candlemas Day (2010) Celebrating Candlemas (2011) February 3rd ~ Feast of St. Blaise On the Feast of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr (

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~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~ {pretty}My handsome baby with his pretty manly blue and black bandana blanket and neck-tie onesie! {happy}Very happy to be able to hold the baby and give mom a little, much-needed, break!  {funny}Yes... That is me... Still in "Costume"... Trying to take a couple pictures of Rose, baby and "mustache" in one hand and camera in the other!  

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Hello out there, were on the air, it's hockey night tonight! The tension grows, the whistle blows, and the puck goes down the ice. The golie jumps, and the players bump, and the fans all go insane. Someone roars: "Bobby Scores!" At the good old hockey game! Oh! The good old hockey game! Its the best game you can name! And the best game you can name, is the good old hockey game! Second

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Click to see more! I've been a little LOT behind in reading my favorite blogs lately, but have you seen the awesome link up that Pam and Sarah are hosting each week?  It is such a great idea!  I've been dying to join the fun, but honestly can barely manage to get meals on the table, let alone complete any extra projects. Don't ask me how I was possibly able to get ready, order and decorate cakes,

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Yesterday afternoon a couple of my super creative friends gave us the cutest baby shower ever to welcome our "Little Man!"   It was actually a double shower for Amy and I, but Amy wasn't able to make it due to some of her family being sick.  (We missed you Amy!!!)  I have known Ann-Marie and Kristi since I was a child.  Their mom was actually the person that encouraged my own mom to start

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After our little man's baptism this past Friday, I snapped a few pictures of him on his beautiful baptismal blanket, a gift from his Godparents.  I realized prior to the baptism, that I didn't really have any close up pictures of the baptismal outfit, which was also worn by two of his older brothers.   I don't generally like the little "suit" outfits for boys, but I think this one is darling!

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{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.  

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~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~ {pretty}  Our beautiful girls, trying on their pretty dresses the day before their First Holy Communion. {happy}Very happy girls, just before Mass!  {funny} Snuggles, apparently, does NOT like the smell of the incense.  Thankfully this "cute" picture that Marc captured just shows him turned around, somewhat covering his nose, instead of

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In addition to the Baptism Favors, I also made First Holy Communion Lollipop Favors for the Cake Reception following the girls' First Holy Communion and the baby's Baptism.  For these I used the Girl Communion Candy Mold (a boy version is also available), along with Lollipop sticks, white and pink candy melts. You can see an example of how the multi-colored candies are made in this post.  I

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In addition to making the Baby's Baptism Cross for on top of the cake, I also decided to make some Baptism Favors for the reception following our baby's baptism.  These were also inspired by Cupcake's Baptism Reception. The challenge was finding white candy melts, since the local store was completely sold out of them after Christmas and New Years, and I had used my stash for our Gingerbread

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This past Friday, on the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, our newest little blessing was baptized by his Uncle, a priest with the FSSP who flew in for this occasion, in the extraordinary form of the sacrament following a traditional Latin Mass during which our two daughters received their First Holy Communions.  It truly was a day filled with blessings for our family!    Since it

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“And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.”

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There is a tradition associated with baptism and childbirth which is part of the traditional ritual, but has fallen out of practice, at least here in our diocese, that is called the "Churching of Women."  It is such a beautiful custom and I was able to receive it once again after our baby's baptism this past Friday! The Ritual(English Translation) The woman will make arrangements with her priest

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This past Friday, on the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, following A Traditional Latin Mass and First Holy Communions, our little Bud was baptized, according to the Traditional Rite, by one of his uncles, my husband's youngest brother, who was also the Best Man at our wedding!   Since his Godparents, Sean and Charlotte, were not able to attend the baptism (two of my siblings stood

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