Happy New Year!

It wasn't exactly a pleasant welcome to 2008. I had a head and stomach ache, so I went to bed early with the baby. Chuck and the children watched movies, and this year all of the older four children made it to midnight. (Thankfully I'm feeling much better already.)

We got a lot of snow today- at least six to eight inches. There will be a lot more by morning. Chuck and the kids made a sled today out of some old skis and other stuff from the garage. They should have plenty of opportunity to test it out!

Today is the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title Mother of God. Visit this Catholic Answers page to learn more about why the Catholic Church honors Mary in this way.

Today is also a day of prayer for peace. May the King of Peace rule this year in our hearts, in our homes, and in our world.

God bless!