Once the turkey coma has lifted our own family will be trekking into the woods and bringing home our own evergreen beauty to decorate. The tree has always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations. It just seems so magical once the lights are on and the branches are laden with ornaments. I’ll be the […]
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ways to serve this holiday season
Thanksgiving is next week and the holiday season is in full swing. Last week I shared about ways that my family tries to have a Christ-centered Christmas. So I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that service is one of the things we focus on during this time. All the world seems a little kinder […]
our family’s Christ-centered Christmas
I have looked forward to this post for months as it’s been penciled into my blog schedule. Yet I have lost count of the number of times I’ve sat down and tried to write it. Although Christmas literally means “the Christian celebration of Christ’s birth”, talking about how our family strives to have a Christ-centered […]
how to encourage sibling bonding
I remember when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with baby number two. My son was almost two years old and I was starting to get nervous. In my overly emotional and hormonal state I was sure that I could never love another child as much as I loved my first born. I […]
practical gifts for baby’s first year
I can’t even believe that baby girl is almost 9 months old. That means the first birthday is right around the corner, then preschool, then college… maybe I’m getting a little ahead of myself. However, any parent will tell you how quickly the first year flies by! Expect for all those sleepless nights, of course. During […]