Washing the truck in December. It is 11 degrees outside, but nice and toasty inside. Not everyone’s idea of fun, but to my husband, THIS is paradise.
Christmas Photos
Unfortunately, to start at the beginning, I need to fill you in on the depressing part of our Christmas. We spent the 2 weeks before Christmas sick. Really S.I.C.K. Isn’t this the most pitiful face you’ve ever seen? All three
Glory to God in the highest!
There is nothing like a new baby to help you to realize just how amazing that first Christmas really was.The reality of giving birth – in a stable!?! The joy of welcoming a tiny perfect being. The fear of having
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like . . .
CHRISTMAS!!! That song makes me think of my mom every time I hear it. She isn’t someone who often sings spontaneously, but each time it snows in Nov/Dec, we are guaranteed to hear her happily sing at least the first
Hallelujah!
At worship team last week we had a conversation about some of our favorite Christmas hymns. It is a bit sad that we know them so well, that we forget to think about the words. In particular, we discussed the
Donkeys can’t climb ladders
I love thinking about all of the traditions that surround Christmas. For me, the most special traditions are the ones that don’t make any sense at all to people outside of my family. The best example is my family’s interactions
Thanksgiving
Yummy fun! That’s all I gotta’ say.
Happy Thanksgiving
The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The harvest all is gathered in And chilly north winds blow. Orchards have shared their treasures, The fields, their yellow grain, So open wide the doorway… Thanksgiving comes again!
Bunny Ears
When shopping for kids’ shoes this past summer I had specific requirements: No elastics, no velcro, no zippers. I was looking for good old fashioned LACES. They aren’t easy to come by on kids shoes. My goal was to force
Bye-Bye Dirt Pile
Going . . . going . . . GONE! “The dirt pile” was part of our life for a little over 4 years and 9 months. But I’m not counting or anything ;o) I remember snuggling my 2 day old