Another Christmas is behind us, and we are still sorting through gift bags and pine needles and trying to recreate some semblance of order as decorations start coming down and a new year gets underway. I love so much about the Christmas season… the festivity, the lights, Advent, the scents, the sounds, the shopping. But,…
Last week the 3rd Grader was in her school’s performance of their Christmas musical entitled, “A King is Coming.” The program was a play that centered around a small town’s preparation for a mysterious king they hear is coming to town. Rumors start circulating about who this king could be… Elvis, the “King of Rock…
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…