Nature Study Up Close

I rushed out the back door to cries of “Mom come look!  Bring your camera!” A cicada caught in a web.  Fascinating!  Click on the images for a really up close...

The Family of God

How beautiful! “I just had to come and see the little...

Mary Ellen’s words

A beautiful letter written by a grieving mother whose courage and grace in this terrible time is an inspiration. Ryan was a light in our lives and now that he is forever at the feet of Christ his light will shine even brighter for us. I know it’s been difficult for everyone, getting information piecemeal. Here are some details, please feel free to share them or any part of this email. Ryan was playing in a...

Yes, really

My planners –the August 2009-July 2010– are ALL sold out.  I’m sorry.  They have been on sale since April and I really don’t have any left.  No, we will not be doing another print run –it’s just too late in the season. But don’t despair!  The January – December 2010 planners will be available by mid- Sept. and they will be available in BOTH large and small sizes...

Our Lady’s Easter

Today the Church rejoices in the exaltation of the humble handmaid of the Lord. The feast of the Assumption is the greatest of Mary’s feastdays. It has well been described as ‘Our Lady’s Easter’, for, on this day, we celebrate not only her passing from this life but also her resurrection and ascension into the glory of heaven. This feast has been celebrated from the sixth century and in...

With sadness

We are so very sorry to have to share the devastating news that Ryan Barrett has drowned.  Our heartfelt love and prayers are extended to Mary Ellen and Dave and all the Barrett family. Words cannot convey the depth of this sadness.  We pray that God will grant them strength and peace in this horrible time of loss. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.    And may perpetual light shine upon him.  May the soul of...

Tales From The Bonny Blue House: URGENT PRAYERS

Today is the Feast of St. Maxilmilian Kolbe and the vigil of the Assumption. Let us implore the Immaculata for her intercession! Tales From The Bonny Blue House: URGENT PRAYERS. URGENT PRAYERS This is Mary Ellen’s friend, Chris posting.  We are asking for urgent prayers for her son, Ryan.  He left on a father /son campout on Thurs. morning and as of Thursday evening at 5:00 PM he has been missing. An...

Creative play

A hat box and pencil become a drum —Darth Vader lends support from the...

Catching up

I finally took pictures of some of my recent sewing projects. I made this bias cut  skirt with the fabric that was meant for last summer’s Mother of the Groom dress.  The pattern is McCall’s 4018 (which is out of print)  There’s a zipper up the back and a simple waistline facing.  This is a really nice summer skirt.  Breezy, cool and comfortable. This top is New Look 6735 –rated as...

Altar Linens finished

I delivered the altar linens yesterday.  They aren’t perfect but I did my best.  There were four larger cloths and six corporals.  As you can see they are very simple, the biggest challenge being getting all the dimensions right and taking the time to make sure were straight on the grain before cutting. I used 100% linen and it was very nice to work with –it wrinkles easily but it also holds a...