I am feeling a little under the weather, so I will not be writing my normal post this evening. It is nothing serious, just a little stuffiness and persistent sneezing that will clear up with some extra rest. Merry Christmas to you all. See you next week. READ MORE
9 More Days
We only have 9 more days until Christmas. Can you believe it? For me, it feels like Thanksgiving was just yesterday (maybe it’s because I still have a few real pumpkins lingering around my house that need to be thrown away. Yuck!). Our Christmas season is in full swing. Unlike the last few years, my family and I managed to put up our Christmas trees and outdoor decorations right after Thanksgiving. My husband, Chris, and I have purchased all of our Christmas presents and bought the supplies for our Christmas meal. In addition, we have already attended three Christmas events READ MORE
I Miss Him
Tonight, I really don’t feel like writing. I want to curl up in a ball under my plush, warm, inviting blanket, close my eyes, and get lost in sleep. This has been a tough week. Every year, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Chris, our children, and I would meet my dad, siblings, stepmom, and step-siblings for our family get together. For a couple of years, we met at Dad’s or a sibling’s home, but we decided that it would be easier to meet at a centrally located hotel in Missouri. Each family would arrive at different times throughout the day. We READ MORE
It’s Been a Year
I would like to share some exciting news with you. My blog turns one-year-old this week! A year ago, sitting in a hotel room in New York City, I decided to take my first steps on this blogging journey. Although I had written some posts for a personal diary-type blog a few years prior, I felt the weightiness behind this new project. It was going to last much longer and impact many lives – I could feel it. The week before, I wrestled with writing my first post. What if no one wanted to read my blog? Who would read READ MORE
Happy Thanksgiving
I am taking Thanksgiving off, so I will not be posting a normal blog entry this week. I hope you have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving holiday. I am looking forward to spending time with some of my family/friends and eating some delicious turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Yum! See you next week! READ MORE