January 1st is defined by new beginnings, resolutions, and goals for most of the modern world but in Church history, and for many of us who follow the church calendar, it is the 8th day of Christmas. Rather than planning for and preparing for a new year (while purging the house of all Christmas), the church is still in the middle of celebrating Christmastide and, on this date specifically, celebrating the circumcision and naming of Jesus. This is in keeping with the Jewish law which holds that ... continue reading...
A Paws-itively Perfect 4th Bithday Paw-ty!
Who let the dogs out? This mom. And who only knows that song from the pop medley in Trolls?! My kids! HAHA. Millie Bea turned FOUR YEARS OLD and we threw her a doggone good paw-ty. It was Woof-tastic. No bones about it! Tails were wagging and paws were tapping - okay I'm not sure where I am going with this. Dogs. The party was dog themed. Obviously. All she wanted for her birthday (and Christmas!!!) was a real dog - "one that is aliiiiive Mom. Just like Juliet, Pippin, and Jackie!" (aka: the ... continue reading...
New Year’s Day Party
New year, who dis? Hello there and welcome to our New Year's Day party! I am convinced this is the best way to celebrate this milestone with little kids. What parent already operating on little sleep wants to say up until Midnight (!?!?), let alone 10 pm to watch the ball drop on the east coast? Both of those with or without the kids! I'll tell you who, not these guys! All 10 of us were in bed as the new year came into being. The fireworks and a couple cries from my youngest may have woken me as ... continue reading...
December Booklist
I wanted to only read Christmas themed books for the month of December and it was so fun! I've never done an exclusive theme before in my personal reading and I enjoyed it a lot. I had to put other books on pause (talking about you Dune) but it helped create an atmospheric season in my home and heart! I think it will be a tradition I continue years to come! Let me know if you have any Christmas suggestions, I'll add it to my Goodreads and make sure to put them on hold at the library EARLY! ... continue reading...
We wish You a Merry Christmas
One of my most cherished Christmas Traditions is creating and mailing out our family's Christmas card. We've done it every year of our marriage and kept them all to see how our family (and our design preferences) have changed over the years. But keeping a historic record of our family each Christmas isn't the only reason we create Christmas cards, we also desire to fill the mailboxes of our family & friends with hope and love this season (and tidings of great joy!) Four years ago, ... continue reading...