I think as we get older we like to remember the magic of Christmas and how we felt when we got that one special gift. 
Most of us can remember one gift that stood out and continues to stand out as time passes by. (more…)
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A Christmas Memory- My Doll House
Saturday, December 13th, 2014Our Decked Halls
Friday, December 12th, 2014
I love decorating for the holidays. David and I have been married for 23 years and I have been collecting Christmas decorations for as long as we have been married. Each year I set a budget and buy a few new things to make our home even more festive than the year before. (more…)
Peace
Thursday, December 11th, 2014
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”- John 14:27
I have noticed that the Christmas season can be very busy and anything but peaceful. I want my home to be a place of “peace” especially during the Christmas Season. I want my family to slow down and focus and be peaceful during this busy time of the year. (more…)
Why we don’t do Santa…
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014
I know that this is not a popular stance but in my house we do not encourage the belief in Santa. David and I decided many years ago that we would not encourage our children to believe in Santa. Instead we tell our children that Santa is an example of how we should give to others while expecting nothing in return.
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I love Adoption…..
Friday, December 5th, 2014
“We loved you before we knew you…even when there was just HOPE for you – we loved you.” – Unknown
I interrupt my Christmas blogging to say, “I love adoption.” We were notified last night that some very dear friends of ours are currently getting to know their new baby. (more…)
The Nutcracker
Thursday, December 4th, 2014
Madilyn has her homemade Countdown to Christmas Chain, but Caleb has his Nutcracker. Caleb was around 5 years old when the Nutcracker came to be part of our Christmas decorations and traditions. (more…)
Count Down to Christmas
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014
Each year Madilyn makes her “Countdown to Christmas Chain.” The first thing she does each morning after she has created the chain is to tear off one link and then count the remaining links. (more…)
Our Black Friday Tradition
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014
Unless I am at Disney World I do not like crowds, even then I dislike being in a crowd. So my family avoids Black Friday shopping like the plague. We have no desire to stand in long lines and fight others for discounted items. (more…)
Our Opening Ceremony…..
Sunday, November 30th, 2014
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger- Luke 2:16
We have a tradition in our home that may be a little different than that of other families. The first decoration we put out each Christmas is our Nativity. David calls it our “Opening Ceremony” to the Christmas Season. (more…)
Thankfulness Day 27- Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 27th, 2014
Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow. ~Edward Sandford Martin
Today I am thankful for Thanksgiving. During the month of November I try to focus on all that is good in my life. I admit that at times it is hard for me to focus on the blessings. (more…)