February 10, 2016

Our Lenten Plans 2016

Lent is here, and we are ready. I am thankful to Lacy over at Catholic Icing for sharing these ideas and printables. : ) Here is what our Lent looks like  this year...


A  simple grapevine wreath with toothpicks added to represent the thorns...

With a basket of prayer intention and sacrifice papers nearby.
I actually combined two of Lacy's ideas here. The children can choose to write a prayer intention or sacrifice here, and then remove a toothpick (thorn) from the wreath.

The sacrifice egg sheets for Flynn are from her Religion book...

And these Catholic Icing pintables are helpful for both Flynn and the older kids.

This little lady was so excited to get her ashes...
and then just as excited for the fish fry after. : )


In addition, Our plans include praying The Stations of the Cross as a family on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and praying The Rosary as a family every Sunday of Lent. I am also planning on a Lenten tea and making pretzels together. I have high hopes...and good intentions!
Have a fruitful and blessed Lent, my friends. : )







Two Years

In loving memory of my Daddy...Who passed to Heaven two years ago today, February 10, 2014


The love you shared surrounds us,
The memories we made comfort us,
The faith you taught sustains us,
Until we meet again.
 
 
Love and miss you Dad.
 
 
 
 
 




February 8, 2016

Just A Little Touch Of Valentine Love

When the calendar page turns from January to February, the red and pink hearts come out in our country home. Here is a peek at our home all dressed up for Love Day...



















Happy Valentine's Day, my friends!!!



















February 7, 2016

Super Sunday

Flynn was all dressed in her Mardi Gras colors for Mass last night...
 
Thank Heavens for talented women on Etsy!
 
Today is Superbowl Sunday, and although our Steelers are watching from home as well, we are still excited to cheer on our picks. We are a house divided...some for Carolina...others for Peyton Manning. I am in it for the food! : )
 
Monday we celebrate Chinese New Year...and Tuesday Flynn will wear her festive dress again as we celebrate Mardi Gras.
 
Have a wonderful week, my friends!
And...Celebrate!