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…
This is a throwback post from three years ago. In 2011, it was the 1st Grader asking the questions. Now it is her younger sister, the Preschooler, whose curiosity is at an all-time high. The questions are different, but the intensity is much the same. While the news is abuzz with important topics ranging from…