I first read about Christmas Change on Lora Lynn’s blog, Vita familiae, when she posted about her (gorgeous) naked Christmas Tree. To be fair, the concept itself isn’t really new, although I like it very much. How many of us have said, “The excess is just too much! This isn’t really what Christmas is about” […]

Just wanted to share a picture of my turkey in the oven this year. By my calculations I’ve cooked 15 turkeys in my lifetime.I only make turkey once a year, on Thanksgiving day.I’m so brainwashed into only eating it for Thanksgiving. Anyway, I had a good time breaking in all of our new kitchen appliances […]

I am thankful for… A husband who is a Christian and who is teaching our children the most important lesson of all, how to serve others. Four incredible children who are truly a blessing from God. A church family I can depend on, grow with and learn from. Warm Florida sunshine A roof over my […]

How many days is it until Thanksgiving?No, don’t tell me.I’m in a deep, deep denial. Usually I have a PLAN.So what if it’s color coded, don’t be a hater!I have it posted (in multiple copies) all over the house.I even have a time line that is so choreographed that our friends come over early to […]