Gentle Jesus, meek and mild,
Look upon this little child.
Make me gentle as Thou art,
Come and live within my heart.
Take my childish hand in Thine,
Guide these little feet of mine,
So shall all my happy days
Sing their merry song of praise,
And the world will always see
Christ, the holy child, in me.
(From Christmas Stories Together)
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- Welcome to By Sun and Candlelight! My name is Dawn and this blog is my little happy spot. 😊 I am mom to 4 boys - our oldest just graduated from college, and our youngest is just starting prek! I chat about lots of things here: family, food, faith, nature, books, crafts, organization, homeschooling and special needs (our 15 yo has Autism). Thanks for reading ~ I hope you enjoy your visit! ❤
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Ann Ball: Catholic Traditions In The Home And Classrooms: 365 Days To Celebrate A Catholic Year
The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions for Children's Faith Formation
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Ohio Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon: Saints and Feast Days: Lives of the Saints
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A month-by-month guide to living "lovely" as one would do in the 1920s ... sewing, cooking, homekeeping, fashion and beauty tips ... even poetry! I just adore this book!Jessica Fellowes: The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era
Chris Kelly: Downton Tabby
A Christmas gift from my brother ... a bit of silly fun! :)Emma Rowley: Behind the Scenes at Downton Abbey
This is the only one I don't have but it's on my wish-list! :)Workman Publishing: Downton Abbey 2015 Page-A-Day Calendar
My daily dose of Downton. <3
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Amy Karol: Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew
Alison Hansel: Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter
Amanda Blake Soule: The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections
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Carol Petrash: Earthways : Simple Environmental Activities for Young Children
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Divya Srinivasan: Little Owl's Day
This will be published mid-September. We LOVE Little Owl's Night so this will be a must-buy. :)
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2014 @ a Glance
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A "schedule" of special days for each month of the year.
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