Our Pentecost Sunday this year was really quite simple. Not quite the more elaborate occasion we made it last year. But it was nice anyway. Acknowledging it was the most important thing to us, starting with Mass. But the kids (6, 6, 6, 11) spent the morning, before leaving for Mass, trying to remember and name all 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit, the 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the 12 apostles.
But when we got home, we did decide to make some Holy Spirit cupcakes.
We added orange and yellow food coloring and attempted to make the frosting into peaks, to resemble the fire of the Holy Spirit that descended upon the apostles, of course. Our technique and the outcome may have been a little lacking, but the kids had fun, and thought it all was awesome!
They wasted no time taste-testing one themselves, and you can bet Daddy and I joined them! They were indeed delicious! Such a light frosting that we whipped up.
We spent a good part of the day outdoors. But later on in the day, as I came out from my computer cubby, I found {J} right there in his chair, intensely reading a Bible story. Guess which one?
I just love these signs, that they truly are listening, and taking it all in. : ) When we discuss a Bible story, or get home from Mass, one or other of the little ones often go grab one of their Bibles, knowing just where to find that story in the pages, to read again. So, as if seeing him do this wasn’t enough to please a mother, I look up, and just look at what I see happening across the room……….
{O} giving {S} a foot rub! He looked quite relaxed, reading some Bible stories himself. It almost brought a tear to my eye. Not only because it was an incredibly loving sight to see, but because I was jealous!! ; ) I love foot rubs. Or foot squeezes. Probably much more than the average person, and my kids are really good at giving them.
I’m wondering: Are you actually still thinking about the cupcakes as you’ve been reading along here, wishing you could have one right now? Be truthful now!! It’s o.k. – I understand! I would be doing the same thing!
Well, your in luck! Because we saved you one!!
ENJOY!!
The kids looked like they had a blast! Unfortunately we did not have time to make cupcakes that day, but our K of C had a pancake breakfast….the amount of syrup that they used could qualify for a treat!
My kids give the best foot rubs. Trust me, I know! The cupcake is wonderful – thanks!
Just came across your wonderful blog from a twitter post. Keep up the great posts! God Bless.
I’ve been craving a good cupcake for several weeks, ever since a blogger had talked about her favorite cupcakes and I heard about a cupcake truck (like an ice cream truck) starting in NYC. But my craving is for vanilla!
Well I just watched your TV debut on F&F! It’s great to feel like I’ve now “met” a blog family from across the country and see that your family is just as beautiful as they are in pictures. Really, your family seems to make everything beautiful, and truly is sharing God’s beauty with the world! I also enjoyed hearing the stories about the triplets and thought that pizza looked delish! Thanks for sharing your home with us.