We’re really excited about this section of the blog, because frankly, we love HOME.  Honestly, I see my home and small bit of land, as my sacred place in the world.  A safe haven we can always come back to.  Someplace our children are growing, learning, thriving, embracing life with a steadfast faith, and… (READ MORE......)

Not much to say tonight.  But then, LOVE needs few words, right?

Can you see me?

Trio-Kids working on family valentines, after their school work today.

Here we are on the 6th day of Christmas, and we’re still celebrating on low gear. I must admit, a little bit of the Christmas blues have hit.  Not to take away one bit of the joy in celebrating the birth of Jesus, and all that that means for us.  If nothing else, that’s what helps… (READ MORE......) | 2 Comments

We hope your Christmas was as beautiful and filled with peace as ours was.  Of course, I don’t necessarily mean auditory peace, if you have a house full of excited kids as we do, but you know, inner peace.  That quiet kind of Christmas joy you feel in your heart, that tends to bring such moments… (READ MORE......) | 6 Comments

It’s Christmas Eve! So just a quick note to you all:   This is the nativity set that Fr. Reed and Catholic TV gifted us with.   We wanted to share some photos of it with you as we promised to.  And what more appropriate day to do so?  We will treasure this set for all of… (READ MORE......) | 1 Comment

We have a new crucifix for our home.  At mass a  couple of weeks ago, there was a guest speaker from  Bethlehem. He had 2 tables full of beautiful, hand crafted, religious wooden pieces for sale.  He explained to our parish how the families of Bethlehem make these items, as a means to support themselves.  Yet… (READ MORE......)

Seasonal decorating around our home isn’t a chore, it’s an exciting event we make the most of! With Autumn being one of our very favorite seasons, we got right to it the day after it was officially Fall. And what’s decorating without cocoa?  We usually fill the air with festive music as well, as the kids take turns grabbing… (READ MORE......)

….but mostly for me.

Now that the lilac clusters were all fully bloomed, the scent on the breeze around our home has been just beautiful.  I just HAD to clip some and bring some inside.

As soon as I brought them in the house, my son said “But Mama, what if bugs live in there and… (READ MORE......) | 2 Comments