Last year at this time we were in the midst of a move. We had a six-week old baby, and the Spouse had just started a new job. So, the holidays were kind of a blur. While it was a stressful season, I will admit that for someone who struggles with wanting everything to be…
I love most everything about Christmas… the carols, the cards, the candy, the concerts. I don’t usually even mind the traffic and the hustle bustle that accompanies all of the festivity. But, this year, for perhaps the first time in my life, I feel a sense of relief that it’s behind us. I think maybe…
Amidst the hustle bustle of the season and our continuing attempts to get the house in order while keeping the girls from harming each other, we’ve had a l-o-n-g week. So… in no particular order, here are a few random highlights as captured in pictures from my phone. I really thought that last year would…
Too often, I have these visions of things we could do as a family that I’m certain will start a great new holiday tradition {or at least be a fun family outing}. I’ll hear about a festival, or an activity, or some special event, and get all excited about going… all the while neglecting to…