A little of this and a little of that

So, I found some cool new Catholic blogs that focus on crafts, cooking, and baking ideas for the liturgical year. The best part is that they are actually ahead of the game with the ideas and post before the actual feast day, which means I can be prepared with some ideas for us. This first one is Ascension Jello which I made an brought to a gettogether at a friends. I totally screwed up the first batch of whipped cream. I was preoccupied trying to turn it into a little science lesson on the states of matter and good homeschoolling mom stuff like that, and I added enough sugar for like 10 batches. Like I said, I got preoocuppied and a little overwhelmed with all the helping hands and questions and forgot to double check the directions. 

I got really into Pentecost this year. I love making birthday cakes, and when I was reminded that Pentecost is the birthday of the church, I had to make a cake to celebrate. The kids made a ring of fire of the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit with the help of my niece Heidi for a centerpiece for our table. It has been fun hearing all the questions about the different words on the flames, and Pauly is showing an interest and is actally trying to read the words and asking what they mean. And yes, we even sang. I told you we've lost it, right?

Elizabeth is really getting into drawing lately and wanted to make her own interpretation of the Apostles and Mary in the upper room on Pentecost. She spent hours on it; this picture does not due her or her picture justice. It was good to see her so proud of herself.

The girls had their spring dance recital Sat. They have been working so hard, and were so excited to perform. They did a great job dancing for Jesus.

The highlight of the day was getting a ride in a convertible with my niece Heidi.

 

We also celebrated Gabriella's birthday with the grandparents on Sat. It was a full day. I had a lot of fun with her cake. I decided to go with a ladybug after finding out that the ladybug is actually named after Our Lady. Story has it that back in the Middle Ages, some farmers prayed to Mary that God would send help because bugs were eating all their crops. Just after they prayed, the red spotted beetles appeared and became known as Our Lady's Beetles which has been changed over time into ladybugs. Since May is the month of Mary, I though it was a fun tribute and interesting fact. I love when I can relate our faith to real life things for the kids.

Just some fun random shots.