Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad…

Posted by Laura on Saturday May 15, 2010 Under Celebrations, Faith, The Big Picture

{JM, O & S} sure are!  This day, that they have waited for for so long, finally arrived! I promise, this is the last of the First Holy Communion posts – along with the Vittles post up right now.  We’re hoping someone, somewhere, is still interested, while we indulge in posting about this happy occasion… Continue reading

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Big Picture: Easter Photo Series

Posted by Laura on Tuesday Apr 6, 2010 Under Celebrations, Faith, The Big Picture

Please visit Home page once, prior to sections of blogs, for message. : ) Continue reading

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…a Special Easter Message for you….

Posted by Laura on Saturday Apr 3, 2010 Under Celebrations, Faith, The Big Picture

…..please click through to the blog….. Continue reading

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Update on B.I.L., Kenny! : )

Posted by Laura on Wednesday Dec 23, 2009 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture

I have been working on & planning new posts for every section of this blog today, but I really couldn’t get this update up fast enough!

My sister called today as had been expecting, with the results of all of the tests my brother-in-law has been having, to determine… Continue reading

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OK, Thanksgiving Day is less than a week away, so I guess we better wrap up our Hallowtide posts here, huh?  Goodness…I think I am having deja-vous!  But we did want to at least share with you a little bit about our All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day, which we always try to acknowledge in some way in keeping with our Catholic faith.

We really… Continue reading

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Hallowtide: Part 1 – Halloween

Posted by Laura on Saturday Nov 14, 2009 Under Celebrations, Faith, Holidays, The Big Picture

This is the beginning of our belated posts on Hallowtide: 1)  Halloween  (All Hallow’s Eve), 2) All Saint’s Day and 3) All Soul’s Day.

Hallowtide is always a festive event in our family.  We love this time of year, and very much enjoy our traditions, which I suppose differs a little bit from the vast majority.  I think we have a nice balance though.   We have fun with… Continue reading

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Un-Expectations

Posted by Laura on Wednesday Aug 19, 2009 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture

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I’ve said it a zillion times before, and at least 1/2 zillion on this blog:  I believe, without question, that God gives every one of us gifts.  And I believe, without question, that in discovering those gifts, one is receiving a direct message from God > ‘Use them in my Name. Use them, to serve Me… Continue reading

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He Answers the Smallest of Prayers

Posted by Laura on Wednesday Aug 12, 2009 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture

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Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

John 16:24

If you have not been to the Home Page yet, please do so now.  It’s a must!  : )   There are now 2 notes, … Continue reading

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Those of you who are long time visitors of a our blog may remember that last year our family was  asked to be filmed for the pilot show of a new series being created by Catholic TV, called House + Home.  The premise of the program is to feature various  Catholic families, that vary in family size and lifestyles… Continue reading

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Just Reminding Myself, Mostly….

Posted by Laura on Sunday Jul 19, 2009 Under Faith, Life In General, The Big Picture

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“Be still, and know that I am God.”

~Psalm 46:10

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