Thanksgiving is such a sweet time for us. We are so grateful to have a large family and plenty of meals to share with them. We have several Thanksgivings that we go to... but only one Thanksgiving at home. And our traditions are not traditional. Since we normally have big, … [Read more...] about Giving Thanks
Ornaments 2016
Each year, the family gets new ornaments for the tree. I usually let them pick anything they want. I will admit there are a few times I've straight up said, "No." haha But for the most part, I am usually very pleased with the choices from everyone and I love our … [Read more...] about Ornaments 2016
Helpfulness
Last weekend we had a very busy time. We went to our cousins wedding reception and then had to get home to cook for our Thanksgiving meal at church the next day. Alone, this could have taken me hours and hours... but thankfully my sweet family came alongside and asked to take … [Read more...] about Helpfulness
It’s Shoebox Time
Every year my family and I head up the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox drive at our church. We begin with a kick-off in July. A "Christmas in July" theme to remind everyone that just a little here and there can go a long way to fill these boxes. So we begin taking up donations … [Read more...] about It’s Shoebox Time
Celebrating Family
Over the weekend we went down to my Uncle's barn to celebrate the marriage of my cousin. They got married last month but the reception was Saturday.It was a great day. The decorations were absolutely gorgeous. The food was wonderful. And the fellowship was even better! It's … [Read more...] about Celebrating Family
