All This And Heaven: September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

Saint Michael - Our HERO

Our friends asked us to join them at the park to celebrate our hero St. Michael. What I love is that this was kid driven activity. The young ones wanted to see their friends and to celebrate this awesome angel.

Note the Cub jacket on precious baby!!!

New baby in the H family.

One of the B girls drew this picture to give to her brother. I just lobe her art work.

These two had a blast and while the rest of us were resting from a morning at the park they were filling up on straight sugar. Crazy kiddos.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Tea (AKA Soda) Party

So when getting ready for Mass Twin Adorable asked if we could have a tea party with soda and dessert. After Mass I stopped by the store to get all the best supplies. These two have the best ideas. What is funny about them is that they like to be girly, more so than the other kiddos. So every now and then I can't help but to indulge the princesses. They even agreed to let the big sisters join in if they were dressed properly. We had a blast. We played classical music and enjoyed some wonderful conversation.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

My Anniversary Gift

I have said this before about J. Now that he understands how much I love Br. Matthew our home will be filled with them as he collects them over the years. This was our anniversary gift. Our kids are loving the religious images also. Thank you Jason for another beautiful gift to celebrate our years together.

Friday, September 23, 2016

More School Time

I know that I keep posting a lot of scenes from our home school time this year. So many people want to know what it looks like to homeschool in our house. honestly it is different everyday and yet it never changes. There is always computer time for a few subject and group lecture time for others. Kids can be studying on a tablet in the car or their bed or anywhere. One of the things I most love about homeschooling is that it can be whatever we need it to be on any given day. Learning happened everywhere.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Goofy Girls

In this series of goofy shots Adorable is on the left and Beautiful is on the right. What makes these shots so much fun to me is that I never took them. I just stumbled upon them when uploading my pictures. They were posing for someone and I am glad they did.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Edge Winners

Sugar is such a fun sister. Here she is posing with Princess and Bagel. They were having their Edge kickoff. Bagel is in the group that Sugar is leading with Princess as the helper.

Two Sets of Twins

Both our people twins and the dog twins are crazy. I always catch them playing and scheming and planning.

Monday, September 19, 2016

At Least I can Make It Look Like Fall

The reality is that is doesn't look or feel much like fall at all these days. I can still work on that by trying to add some color and fall decor to the house.

The season of fall means that school is in full swing. I walked in the dinning room to see this. Scout not jus the teacher got an apple put everyone did.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Life Teen Games

Kick off was all about getting to know each other.

These four have been friends forever. I love that we will be seeing them again each week on Sunday nights.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Celebration of Life

I am so proud of these girls. They are always doing for others. Tonight was going to be fun! They were there to serve those attending the Celebration of Life Dinner and auction. They met Sugar's friend Kat and shared a hotel room with her. Those girls had a blast while serving those that help in the pro-life movement. What a great and glamorous life.

Two of my beauties.

I am so proud of all three of them.

What will I see here?

Take a peek into our life as a big family in Houston, TX. Welcome to the electronic journal for the Texas T family. This blog was created to share some moments of our life with you. Often having 11 children (including twins), homeschooling, and being incredibly active in our Catholic faith we are asked “How do you do it?” We invite you to look around, sign up as a follower, and peek into the answer to that question. Remember we are not a perfect family; but I won't post the bad stuff.

Thanks for visiting, Neen

The Nicene Creed

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Pray For Us!

Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism. We consecrate our minds and hearts to you that we always do the Will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you that we may love God better and live not for ourselves but for Christ, your Son and that we may see Him and serve Him in others. By this humble act of consecration dear Mother of Perpetual Help we pledge to model our lives on you, the perfect Christian. So that, consecrated to you in life and in death we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen

St. Joseph ~ Pray For Us!

NINE-DAYS NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Note: This prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sometime during the 16th century, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.) Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.) O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote to a couple that had a miscarriage. In response to their question, “What is going to happen to my child? The child didn’t get baptized,” St. Bernard said, “Your faith spoke for this child. Baptism for this child was only delayed by time. Your faith suffices. The waters of your womb — were they not the waters of life for this child? Look at your tears. Are they not like the waters of baptism? Do not fear this. God’s ability to love is greater than our fears. Surrender everything to God.”

St. Jude ~ Pray For Us!

(Novena say this for 9 days) Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here)- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

St. Anthony of Padua ~ Pray For Us!

Holy Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.