A site for almost every woman I know

I found a blog/site (it has way more info than most blogs) that is for almost every woman I know. Here's their blurb:

The Apostolate of Hannah's Tears

"We offer prayer support and comfort to the brokenhearted who suffer the pains of infertility at any stage of life, difficult pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, the loss of a child and the adoption process. This apostolate intercedes for Catholic doctors, nurses, and their supportive personnel. We also serve as a vehicle of education in the proper channels of Catholic fertility practices as well as offering information resources to those seeking adoption and fertility care. © 2008-2010"

I don't think I know very many women who have not suffered from infertility and/or miscarriages at one time or another. This site provides much needed comfort and information so that we women don't have to feel alone in these issues.

The website is: http://theapostolateofhannahstears.blogspot.com

Have a Blessed Sunday!

catholicvote.org

This is taken from Catholicvote.org. You can go to their site and vote to have this ad run during the Super Bowl.

"Radical pro-abortion groups want to sack a life-affirming ad from Focus on the Family from appearing in the Super Bowl.

The ad focuses on football star Tim Tebow and the courage of his mother who was told by doctors to abort a child that would become a Heisman Trophy winner.

It’s time to take a stand and stop anti-life and anti-Christian radicals from taking control of our airwaves.

Last year, NBC sacked a Super Bowl ad by CatholicVote.org. Let’s not let this happen again. Urge CBS to stand behind its decision and allow Focus on the Family to tell this inspirational story about a football star.

Sign the petition at www.CatholicVote.org "


You've probably seen this, but this is an ad that was not allowed to run during the Super Bowl Last Year. Watch the whole thing. It's really incredible considering most Catholics don't even support Obama, yet we would never in a million years condone his abortion!! But his own people would have. hmmmm...something not right with this picture..

Foto Friday

Is that baby girl standing, you ask? Is that Liam on skates? Oh yeah, these are the real deal folks. No photo shopping here. Impressive, I know. Analee is perfecting her standing technique and getting ready to walk any day now. Liam tried on a pair of skates and hated it. This is one of the few shots I got before he wanted to take them off. I'm surprised since the boy loves everything else on wheels!

A Giant Leap for the Prolife Movement

Here is a link to a blog I follow called Catholic Fire. http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/2010/01/personhood-expands-to-three-new-states.html She's so pro life and informative on all things pro life. Here in Virginia, and two other states, a new law is being voted on Jan. 13 which will give personhood to unborn babies. Having personhood status, as I understand it, gives the unborn babies rights- the right to freedom of speech, the right to bare arms- the right to LIVE! Seriously though, this is a giant leap for the prolife movement and it will hopefully lead to the end of abortions. Sometimes it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the culture of death that we live in, but this is really a pretty bright light! I am hopeful and this news made me joyful :)

What's Up Wednesday

I almost forgot to do this!

This Wednesday, what's up with...

Clay Rosaries: This morning dropped off my first Fredericksburg rosary for a mom who is in my mom's group at church. Thanks, Sue- and thanks Barb for referring Sue!

Me: Can't wait to spend QT some time with my hubby tonight and discuss our parenting book.

Kids:Liam loves his new Kettler trike we found on Craigslist. He rode around the driveway this morning while I made some beads. Analee has discovered if she screams like a banshee, she usually gets what she wants.

Husband: Brewing his second batch of beer- a stout made with 8 shots of espresso. His first batch turned out surprisingly well. It was enjoyed by all his friends too.

Book I'm Reading: Ch. 2 Parenting with Grace--The Catholic Parent's Guide to Raising Almost Perfect Children by Dr. Popcak.

What's in the oven: Chocolate Chip cookies made with whole wheat, oatmeal, and ground flax seed. I hope they're good- the first batch just came out!

What's on my mind: Calling my sister. and saying, "for the Honor and Glory of God" after all I do. I think that if I cannot say that while I am doing something- it's not for God's Glory,and why do it? Like Eating too many chocolate chip cookies- I don't think that's going to give God honor and glory- so I'll try not to do it- try is the key word.

What's up and coming: Our weekend! which starts when Eric wakes up today and ends when he goes back to work Friday night. Strange, huh?

Best thing that happened to me today: getting glorious hugs from everyone in my family. They are the best huggers ever.

Good link? Thanks, MujerLatina, for this link: http://yimcatholic.blogspot.com -Why I am Catholic blog is very interactive and provides good discussion.

Uber Healthy Muffins

Liam and I made some uber healthy muffins today that were so moist and delicious, that I thought I'd be kind and share the recipe with you :)

This if from The Essentials of Eating Well Cookbook

Blueberry-Maple Muffins

Ingredients:
1/3 c. ground flax seed
1 c. whole-wheat flour
3/4 c. plus 2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 c. pure maple syrup (I used regular)
1 c. buttermilk (I used plain fat free yogurt instead)
1/4 c. canola oil
2 tsp orange zest
1 tbsp orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. blueberries (I used frozen- just rinse well or the blueberry muffins will really be blue!)
Sugar for topping

Oven temp: 400 degrees
Mix dry ingredients minus sugar. In separate bowl, whisk eggs and maple syrup, then add other wet ingredients and mix well. Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until moistened. Fold in blueberries.

the only thing that went wrong was that I used paper liners and the muffins stuck to them. Anyone know why or what I should have done?

Now you can enjoy the banished breakfast food guilt free! Enjoy-we are!

*Saved* from a Case of the Mondays

Today I thought I would have a horrible case of the Mondays, but the nice warm weather God gave us today made for a fun filled day. Liam and I were able to spend a good amount of time outside while Analee slept. I poked holes in beads and he rode his bike. Then we had some wonderful free entertainment provided by the utility company. They drained the fire hydrant and Liam had a front row seat. I'm convinced the best things in life are free!