Posts Tagged ‘christmas’
Fa-la-la-la-la Before It’s Too Late
Rather than bore you with a bazillion posts about our Christmas break, I’ll give it to you in short snippets with some fun photos. Our holiday break was just what I hoped it would be – intentional, laid-back, joyful and lovely. I believe there is only one explanation. I decided to let God manage the…
Read MoreMerry Christmas!
From our chaos to yours, Merry Christmas. The Savior is born! “The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah…
Read MoreHDYDI: Celebrate the Christmas Season
I suppose this post is really for my children. Long after I’m gone, I want them to know how much they’re loved, how much their lives were celebrated and how important God was in our home. Perhaps it was the events in Connecticut that reminded us all that life really is precious. You won’t find…
Read MoreAdvent: What’s in a Christmas Tree?
I told you a bold-faced lie yesterday. Oh yes I did. We have five trees. I’m an Aggie, math isn’t my forte. First up, coincidentally, the AGGIE TREE – WHOOP!! Hang with me, there’s a fun back story here. This tree is a good 35 years old. It was Scott’s childhood tree and during our first…
Read MoreWelcome to Christmas at Our House: A Home Tour
There are many things to love about Christmas, but you know what I’m the biggest fan of these days? The preparation. For me, that preparation is manifested in tangible things: decking the halls, baking, making gifts, wrapping presents, reading Christmas stories, watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”, going to confession and attending Mass. No doubt, it…
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