My most favorite time of the year is here... It's here in all it's splendor. Moments of thankfulnessRedGreenTwinkle lightsQuiet Christmas TreesHopes for snowy daysPresents Evenings with only the light of the treeHoliday makingGosh... I LOVE IT!This year is no … [Read more...] about Making Merry
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Giving Thanks
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
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
Autumn Birthday Time
Out of our family of 6, we have 4 summer birthdays. Fairly close together. Beginning with Cameo in May, Carlie Jean in July, Abram and Shannon in August. Then we have a little break until October, and Elijah and I have a birthday one week apart. His actual due date was a day … [Read more...] about Autumn Birthday Time