tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569761607481426002012-01-28T10:53:00.607-08:00Shower of Roses"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.comBlogger1837125blogspot/eojDhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-85242518134234530892012-01-26T17:01:00.000-08:002012-01-26T17:35:05.164-08:002012-01-26T17:35:05.164-08:00{pretty, happy, funny, real}~ 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!
Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com9http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/pretty-happy-funny-real_26.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-46279770105354761362012-01-25T14:04:00.000-08:002012-01-25T14:10:41.288-08:002012-01-25T14:10:41.288-08:00The Good Old Hockey Game
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com1http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/good-old-hockey-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-16227044566461889352012-01-24T17:54:00.000-08:002012-01-24T19:06:53.956-08:002012-01-24T19:06:53.956-08:00Pinning It Down :: Mini MeatloafsClick 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,Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com8http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/pinning-it-down-mini-meatloafs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-52160456688270122252012-01-22T11:44:00.000-08:002012-01-22T11:52:34.488-08:002012-01-22T11:52:34.488-08:00Our Little Man's Baby Shower
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com14http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-little-mans-baby-shower.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-56771767855256055662012-01-20T10:07:00.000-08:002012-01-20T10:07:22.094-08:002012-01-20T10:07:22.094-08:00Our Baptized Baby and a Beautiful Baptismal Blanket
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!
Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com7http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-baptized-baby-and-beautiful.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-48105320830669624842012-01-20T10:04:00.000-08:002012-01-20T10:04:24.292-08:002012-01-20T10:04:24.292-08:00{this moment} :: At the End of Their Special Day!
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com3http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-moment-at-end-of-their-special-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-12099802390795820542012-01-19T23:08:00.000-08:002012-01-20T09:19:21.187-08:002012-01-20T09:19:21.187-08:00{pretty, happy, funny, real}~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~
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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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com9http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/pretty-happy-funny-real_19.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-743878818516851092012-01-18T16:44:00.000-08:002012-01-19T09:58:33.018-08:002012-01-19T09:58:33.018-08:00"My First Holy Communion" Party Favors
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com4http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-holy-communion-party-favors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-74118534906599423002012-01-18T11:28:00.000-08:002012-01-18T11:29:29.756-08:002012-01-18T11:29:29.756-08:00"My Baptism" :: Scallop Shell Baptism Favors and Printable Tag
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com10http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-baptism-scallop-shell-baptism-favors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-75989595406199529102012-01-17T10:34:00.000-08:002012-01-17T10:34:19.319-08:002012-01-17T10:34:19.319-08:00Baptism and First Holy Communion Cakes
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com11http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/baptism-and-first-holy-communion-cakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-607068452146494012012-01-16T19:22:00.000-08:002012-01-16T19:22:01.459-08:002012-01-16T19:22:01.459-08:00One More Year
“And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com29http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/one-more-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-42679176549937456432012-01-15T08:42:00.000-08:002012-01-15T08:42:15.326-08:002012-01-15T08:42:15.326-08:00The Churching of Women
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 priestJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com16http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/churching-of-women.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-70780515719602415442012-01-14T19:22:00.000-08:002012-01-19T00:24:07.477-08:002012-01-19T00:24:07.477-08:00A Baptism on the Traditional Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
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 Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com15http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/baptism-on-traditional-feast-of-baptism.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-8623138231123548102012-01-14T19:08:00.000-08:002012-01-14T19:08:04.090-08:002012-01-14T19:08:04.090-08:00A Traditional Latin Mass and First Holy CommunionsOn Friday, January 13th, the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, our two oldest daughters received their First Holy Communions in the Extraordinary form of the Mass. It was such a beautiful Mass, offered by their Uncle, and served by their father and oldest brother.
The Beauty and Splendor of the Ancient Liturgy. The Sung Latin Mass is celebrated with all the solemnity of GregorianJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com8http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/traditional-latin-mass-and-first-holy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-78097585366392637262012-01-13T23:35:00.000-08:002012-01-14T12:10:13.146-08:002012-01-14T12:10:13.146-08:00{this moment} :: My First Holy Communion
{this moment} - A single photo, capturing a moment from the week. A special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
(photo credit : Marc S. - who will be sending us more pictures soon!) Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com13http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-moment-my-first-holy-communion.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-46126357899028285292012-01-12T23:26:00.000-08:002012-01-12T23:30:09.586-08:002012-01-12T23:30:09.586-08:00Will you pray for me? :: A First Holy Communion Spiritual Bouquet Keepsake Book
Earlier this week, when I mentioned that the girls had been given permission to make their First Holy Communions this Friday, an anonymous visitor shared an idea in the comment box that I loved and wanted to try and make for our girls:
"We have made both a small book and also (for a different girl) written on an artists canvas the girls name with "Will you pray for me?" and they got to take it Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com11http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/will-you-pray-for-me-first-holy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-57272379328257575662012-01-11T20:21:00.000-08:002012-01-11T20:21:57.869-08:002012-01-11T20:21:57.869-08:00Links for January :: Month Dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus
January 1st ~ Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
On the Solemnity Feast of Mary, the Mother of God (2010)
January 2nd ~ Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
For the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus (2010)
Holy Name of Jesus Coloring Book
January 6th ~ Feast of the EpiphanyHave yourself a Merry Little Christmas! (2008)
Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany (2009)
On the 12th Day of Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com2http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/links-for-january-month-dedicated-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-4197430828653656602012-01-11T17:31:00.000-08:002012-01-11T17:33:22.252-08:002012-01-11T17:33:22.252-08:00Christmas Day in the Morning
I just love Christmas morning, even more now than I did as a child. Seeing our children's joy and excitement as they opened each gift, or watched their siblings open theirs, was so much fun! Every year, Hubby and I choose three gifts for each of our children, reminding them that Christ was also given three gifts. This year, it was a little bit harder than usual, since some of the gifts were Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com11http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/christmas-day-in-morning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-7633484702913994902012-01-11T17:28:00.000-08:002012-01-11T17:28:30.747-08:002012-01-11T17:28:30.747-08:00An Afternoon with AuntieJust before Christmas, on December 23rd, my sister JoAnn came over to watch the kids while Hubby and I took our (4 day old) baby to see the pediatrician. JoAnn had just arrived home from spending a semester in Rome (!!!) and our kids were so excited to get to spend a little time with her.
In addition to the "photo shoot" ;) that took place while we were gone, she also made some Candy Cane Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com2http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/afternoon-with-auntie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-12028905110872276642012-01-11T17:19:00.000-08:002012-01-11T17:19:37.218-08:002012-01-11T17:19:37.218-08:00Celebrating Two Years... Already!On December 15th our little Rose turned two years old! I had all sorts of fun theme ideas that I wanted to do for her birthday, but with being full term with Bud I had to keep it simple. This year our "theme" revolved around searching for the perfect Christmas tree! ;) With our new little guy arriving on the 19th I never did have a chance to post pictures, but before too much more time goes Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com5http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/celebrating-two-years-already.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-50285463235239096012012-01-11T17:17:00.000-08:002012-01-11T17:17:27.623-08:002012-01-11T17:17:27.623-08:00Searching for the Perfect Christmas Tree... on Rose's 2nd Birthday!
Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com0http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/searching-for-perfect-christmas-tree.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-44839225851925972642012-01-10T23:51:00.000-08:002012-01-11T00:51:36.696-08:002012-01-11T00:51:36.696-08:00Three WeeksJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com7http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/three-weeks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-63706048302235319892012-01-08T12:05:00.000-08:002012-01-08T12:05:27.127-08:002012-01-08T12:05:27.127-08:00Girls in White DressesOn this coming Friday, January 13th (the traditional feast of the Baptism of Our Lord) our newest blessing is going to be baptized by his Uncle, who will fly in for a quick overnight visit just for this occasion.
Yesterday morning our oldest two daughters met with our local pastor and were given permission to receive their First Holy Communions (following their First Confessions) this week at Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com17http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/girls-in-white-dresses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-56118511721836620952012-01-06T22:43:00.000-08:002012-01-06T22:47:46.430-08:002012-01-06T22:47:46.430-08:00On the 12th Day of ChristmasA Delicious Twelfth Night Rum Cake...
... complete with three chocolate coins, one to represent each of the three gifts brought by the Magi to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
We had two very excited children (Captain & Twinkle Toes) who found coins in their cake. The last coin has yet to be discovered, but I'm sure the leftovers won't last long... This cake is so yummy!
Our Completed "They Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com3http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/on-12th-day-of-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356976160748142600.post-62530045579832512382012-01-05T11:37:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:46:19.798-08:002012-01-05T11:46:19.798-08:00{pretty, happy, funny, real}Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.
{pretty}
Sweet little girls in pretty new nightgowns, saying "Happy Birthday" to Baby Jesus on Christmas morning.
{happy}
The girls have been so happy to have another new home* (in addition to their Castle and Fairy Forest Lodge) for their Calico Critters!
(*and I am very happy to have been able to sell all my old Cookie Lee inventory, Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11490685222802748332noreply@blogger.com7http://showerofroses.blogspot.com/2012/01/pretty-happy-funny-real.html