Fun fact about me: I LOVE Christmas! Seriously, I think Buddy the Elf and I have some major competition when it comes to Christmas cheer. Every year, a month prior to Christmas, a complete spreadsheet comes together. There are lists for Christmas cards, gifts, movies, parties, and of course, planning our annual Christmas breakfast. This […]
What a year! Am I right? It’s been particularly challenging for relationships of all kinds, especially in the body of Christ. Areas in which we were able to be on the surface over the years were forced to be dealt with in 2020 thanks to the close quarters of home or the constant access to […]
Around this time of year, I am faced with a big decision: which photo to print for my family’s Christmas card. I know, it sounds silly, but bear with me while I explain. I love the holidays and all the things that come with them, including sending out cards. It’s just something I’ve enjoyed doing […]
This year started out with so much expectancy. A new year, a new decade, a fresh start…2020 vision. But almost as quickly as it started, all expectations and plans came to a disappointing halt. Travel plans, weddings, graduations, and milestone celebrations had to be postponed or canceled altogether. To be honest, it’s been really hard […]
Is anyone else SO DONE with 2020? I have plenty of moments when I just want to put on my yoga pants and watch Netflix until 2021. Of course, I know I can’t do that (unless I want to add unemployment to my list of issues this year). The fact is…I am tired. I am […]
I love this photo of my girls in matching jumpsuits. Well … almost. I should have been in that pic also. Now before you conclude that I have issues with vanity and narcissism, let me explain. As soon as school was over, my family and I left for vacation. It was the first time my […]
Do you find yourself making decisions based on the past? With Thanksgiving and Christmas being my favorite times of the year, I love to host large groups of people at my home. In fact, it’s a tradition my husband and I began 17 years ago when we were just newlyweds. Decorating, cooking, and organizing gift […]
Have you ever wanted to curl up into a little ball and cry or crawl into bed under the covers because you felt so disappointed and frustrated that things didn’t go your way? But, of course, you’re an adult and you opt to take the mature route and hold your feelings in…except for the fact […]
Sometimes life doesn’t turn out how we thought it would. When I was young, I played house like any other girl. I wasn’t thinking too much about the husband part but of course, there were always baby dolls involved. Thankfully, I eventually did start thinking about a husband and God provided (and He provided a […]
Look at God!
My sister and I made a few adjustments to our schedules, got the green light from our husbands and off we went. A four and a half hour road trip to Houston to encourage our
