I love the calming of winter and Advent; when we purpose to not be out in the craziness day in and day out. Peace. Beauty. Snow falling quietly. Waiting. Praying. I am restless til I rest in Him. Christmas musichot chocolate with marshmellowsJesse Tree devotions everydaygingerbread days enjoying a new birthday/Christmas present (my hubby and I got i-touches for our gift this year!!) FUN!! It is amazing! (if you have any favorite apps, please do share in the comments!!)time with a new frienda ... Read More about Advent & Thankful
Advent…let the waiting begin.
It doesn't sound exciting does it? To begin waiting? We hate waiting. Waiting in lines. Waiting on children. Waiting on spouses. Waiting on money to come in. Waiting on God with an endless list of desires. Waiting. Usually we think of waiting as a drudgery. But this year, I'm excited about the waiting. I'm eager for this period of waiting to begin. Eager to wait...almost seems like an oxymoron. I'm eager for the joyful expectancy of the birth of my Savior. I'm eager for a period of ... Read More about Advent…let the waiting begin.
Sometimes Christmas…
I've been thinking of you, dear friends, and praying for you. I know Christmas isn't always easy. We tend to make it look so festive, our homes, our lives and even our blogs...but we don't always feel so festive on the inside. We don't always feel as beautiful as the lovely decorated packages under our trees.So, if you are struggling...you aren't forgotten.If you are hurting...you aren't forgotten.If you are grieving...you aren't forgotten.You aren't forgotten...and you are loved.There is One ... Read More about Sometimes Christmas…
Gingerbread Greatness
Every year I tell myself we aren't going to do a gingerbread unit. Again. But, every year, when I pull out the Christmas books, I see that Gingerbread Baby looking up at me and I just can't help but want to read h im - and not only read, but make, do and have fun with all things gingerbread!! This year, I don't feel so bad for doing gingerbread. Again. It's become tradition. Tradition is good. Maybe my kids will look back someday and remember how fun school always was in December when we ... Read More about Gingerbread Greatness
Christmas Decorations & Traditions 2010
I love Christmas!! I actually love all holidays, well most of them. :) But, the holiday season from November through the beginning of January is absolutely my favorite time of year!! I love the music. I love the decorations. I love the traditions. I love the meaning behind the season. I love celebrating the birth of my Savior. I love worship, especially this time of year. I love being reminded of the gift and sacrifice of the Son of God. Our Christmas tree is still in the very ... Read More about Christmas Decorations & Traditions 2010
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