I always look forward to our annual Christmas photoshoot. I enjoy capturing photos from our days and take a lot of them. :) But it’s actually pretty uncommon for all of us to be in a photo together at the same time. I love that each season of life is documented in some way. Each year, our photo has a story to tell along with it. 2020 hit us hard like so many others, but our joy, closeness, and love for one another is fuller, stronger, and greater than it ever has been. I love seeing this captured in these photos…
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A few years ago we began making a scrapbook of all the photos and videos from Christmas and putting them into collections here on the blog. It has been a really special practice that has turned into a tradition for us. Of course, the work is done mostly for us, but I hope that this glimpse into our family is encouraging to you in some way…
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Looking through our photos and feeling the weight of how quickly life passes by and wanting to remember all the special moments each day holds. These photos were from our family Christmas card photo shoot in October of 2019. Here’s to making every moment count…
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Last Christmas super special to our family. It was our first Christmas with Abner, it was our first Christmas in this home, and it was filled with so much hope for what 2019 would hold…
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Happy Christmas Eve! Whether you’re making a last minute run to the store, wrapping gifts, or spending time together at home - I put together this playlist together with you in mind…
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I love Christmas cards. Each day I get a card from a loved one during the holidays, I can’t wait to open and hang it. I try to find a place to keep my cards displayed throughout the year. It makes me feel like those special people are near…
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BRINE… RUB… COOK…
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This season has brought a new excitement for books and reading time together. Here are a sampling of our current favorite good books that we enjoy reading and keep everyone’s attention…
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Christmas time is here! Which means it’s time for Christmas shopping, looking at Christmas lights, hot coco - and of course good festive music. I put together a couple new songs I found this year, along with some of my favorite classics…
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I know the holidays have come and gone and that I've shared most of the things in this blog already, but I still wanted to put all the special memories together in one place so I don't forget what Christmas in 2017 was like...
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As we approach Christmas this weekend, we wanted to take time to fully set our minds on the joy of the advent of Christ. We love music in our home, so what better way to prepare than to put together a collection of songs to aid in creating an atmosphere of thanksgiving and joy...
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If you are trying to think of some quick ideas, look no further. I've put together a list of 10 great stocking stuffers "for him." The best part is that all of these are available on Amazon Prime...
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As we step into the holiday season and prepare for time together with family and friends, here's another playlist of some of my Christmas favorites that we can all listen to together! These are great for throwing on in the car or for background music during a Christmas party...
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Christmas morning we begin the day with Christmas music to set the mood, breakfast, and family time opening gifts…
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