The girls have begged for the past couple of years to make a gingerbread house. I’ve dabbled in just enough crafting with them to know better than to attempt such a feat. But, this year I found a little gingerbread house kit on a great deal and thought we could give it a try. The…
It’s always fun to look back at Santa pictures and note how much has changed from year to year. From panic to paralysis, Mr. Claus brings out so many emotions in us all. 2008 ~ The year of the meltdown The newborn was unaware of what was going on; the toddler was well aware she…
Well, Thanksgiving weekend has come and gone, and it feels like we’re in full-on Christmas mode. I would love to say that our house is totally decorated, the shopping is done, and we’re all sipping hot cocoa by the fire while we listen to carols each evening. But, the girls are at an age where…
Thanksgiving week is one of my favorite weeks of the year. I like the extra time with family, the aroma of special food, the crisp weather, and the way this week marks the official beginning of another holiday season. The older I get the more nostalgic I feel about holiday traditions. But, this is also…