Posted in Changing Seasons, Giving, The Gift of God on Dec 5th, 2008
With the Christmas season in full swing, I thought I’d give a little nod to Advent Conspiracy.
I firmly believe in making Christmas simple, homemade, and reverent. It is a struggle to fit our family’s vision of Christmas in with our extended family and the greater culture. We made the decision to spend very little and [...]
Posted in Changing Seasons, From my kitchen, The Gift of God on Nov 27th, 2008
A really lovely Thanksgiving. A delicious meal, everyone pitched-in for clean up, the family played board games all evening. The girls tucked themselves in a corner and played and whispered and giggled with their favorite 4 year-old cousin. The baby and I even got an after supper nap.
Playing with pilgrim dolls.
BLESSING to God, for ever [...]
Posted in Changing Seasons, Crafting, Learning, The Gift of God on Nov 27th, 2008
Lord, for these we thank you
Well said, Little Hen.
Back later with pictures of our thanksgiving!
Posted in The Gift of God on Nov 26th, 2008
My little Tum Tum…how can you be six months-old already?!! We are so thankful for you, our smiley, happy boy! You are a joy and a blessing every day.
God knew that we needed you, and we are so grateful to have you in our family. Your daddy and I strive every day to be the parents you need and [...]
Posted in Changing Seasons, The Gift of God on Nov 25th, 2008
I had intended to post something special every day this week on the topic of thankfulness. We have, however, (save my husband) been hit was a bad chest cold. So, instead of what I had planned, I would rather post about what we experienced in our home today.
Despite not feeling well, we focused on what [...]