{pretty, happy, funny, real} ~ The flavor of Autumn ~

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

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{pretty}

The Kitchen Table Centerpiece

 

{happy}

 

An early birthday gift from my children.

 

I think they were pretty happy about it...

since it makes hot chocolate and Hot Apple Cider!

How convenient!  :o)

And that makes ME HAPPY!

 

{funny}

 

Little Lamb has been asking to learn the following languages:

Spanish, Italian, German, Latin and Polish

Little Lamb making her own layered candle

 

She wants to speak these languages "conversationally" and not just learn them "grammatically".

 

 

Little Lamb:  Mom, when can I learn Spanish?

Me:  Well, there's no time like the present!  (Getting up from my computer and immediately getting out the Rosetta Stone).

Little Lamb:  WOW, that's the first time I've heard you say that!

Me:  Really?  You act so surprised...do you like that saying?

Little Lamb:  Yes; that is the smartest thing you have ever said!

Me:  LOL.  (I'm guessing that I say, "just a minute" and "just one moment", way too often!)

 

{real}

 

New gift = Re-organizing my Tea Drawer

 

And what goes wonderfully with some Hot apple Cider...?

Baked Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal - extremely easy, delicious and with the flavor of Autumn

Autumn Breakfast

 

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~ Priesthood Sunday 2013 ~

Joining Jennifer over at Catholic Inspired for the

~ Catholic Inspired Link-Up ~

~ Second Wednesday of the Month ~

 

The month of October has been set aside to acknowledge our priests and the priestly ministry.  Although we pray for our priests daily, Priesthood Sunday is a special day in which we can celebrate, honor and show appreciation for all they do...

 


Last year, I created a tri-fold that included pictures of our parish priests and a clipboard with a Spiritual Bouquet to gather signatures and pledges. 

We then had a simple potluck after Mass with a cake to show our love and appreciation of our priests.

 

The life of a priest is busy, demanding and I'm sure, at times, challenging.  But the life of a priest is always essential.  A priest's ministry is so expansive.  Much more than preaching or praying, offering the Sacraments and even preparing us for the sacraments.  They comfort the grieving, counsel all those in need, and bring back those lost sheep - they are shepherds over their flock.
A priest's life is given over entirely to serving the Church and her people - all people.

I have heard it said that in order to understand the life of a priest, you have to have faith in Christ. 


This October 27th, 2013, is our next National Priesthood Sunday.  You don't have to throw an elaborate party...they most likely wouldn't want that. 
But don't forget to thank your priest; give them a Spiritual Bouquet, a thoughtful card, a hug.


They will appreciate your kind gesture.  They need our prayers.

You can go here for more ideas about celebrating PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY in your parish.

For more inspiration or to share your own, link-up to Catholic: And Living It!

 

Also, linking up to Catholic Bloggers Network Monthly Link-up Blitz

~ Catholic Family Journal ~

 

 

~ Random Moments - October ~

Ever since our recent Lord of the Rings gathering,  I've started reading Peter Kreeft's "The Philosophy of Tolkien".  I love Kreeft's books.  I bought this particular book a while back, maybe even years ago, but it's just been sitting on my "book queue" aka bookcase. 

Good place to read books...

The LOTR revival has inspired me, as well as a new opportunity for my two teens to study The Hobbit - The Course, through Home school Connections. Also...

During this Year Of Faith, I've been trying to increase my reading time again...starting with my daily reading of the Catechism through this helpful tool:
READ THE CATECHISM IN A YEAR.  We are only on day 24, so if you haven't already started, you are not too far behind...truthfully, I'm catching up because I've missed a few readings.  That's ok.  Today is a new day!  :o)  Deo Gratias!

Moving right along...Here are a couple pictures from our recent trip to Disneyland -

It really was a fun time. I even had a moment of nostalgia, while we were walking through Fantasyland and saw all those strollers.  I remembered pushing around my oldest two in a stroller when they were little, ...Oh, God Bless All Mothers! 

cause of nostalgia...place of sweet memories

I truly enjoyed those moments...and I am truly enjoying these moments.  I feel so blessed!  Butterfly and I partnered up for some wild rides (I like the fast & exhilarating ones) while Daddy, Conductor and Little Lamb (either watched and prayed for us) or enjoyed the many other attractions.

cause of great discomfort...but so.much.fun.

It was also fun that we could all run together and enjoy some of the more *exhilarating* rides...even the one that I got soaked on...fully.and.totally.SOAKED.  Through and through.  I tell ya.  I literally had to go and change...I couldn't walk properly.  LOL.  We all had a good laugh...until I decided it was no longer funny.  :o)

On All Hollows Eve...I didn't really plan anything special.  But we decided to try and cut our pumpkins and toast some pumpkin seeds and make some pumpkin puree - for future pies and breads and things.
Of course we had to *brew* something up - Butterfly said we looked like three witches around a cauldron from The Black Cauldron - lol.  Except we were making something sweet.  Can you guess what this is?

Somehow I try and convince myself that this is a *healthier treat*...not as much sugar as most cookies, has rice cereal in it...blah, blah, blah.  And then I end up eating more that I should!  Tricked again!

A Treat that Tricks...Perfect for the occasion!

Trick or Treat?

Have a lovely November day...

and don't forget all about your...