Christmas came, and went. The days leading up to it were not what we expected. But Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were lovely, and we celebrated…
The First and the Last
I’m terribly behind in posting. I knew that once “the baby” (funny to think back to a time when Alice was not Alice) arrived I’d…
And… We’re Back
This week brings nearly all of our normal rhythm back into play, with the added wrinkle of it also being the last week the college…
The Recap
The last day of the year. It feels a bit more meaningful as 2020 comes to a close, doesn’t it? Somehow a bit weightier? A…
At the Year’s End
Today, I will pack up the Christmas decorations and return the house to its normal, less-festive but more practical state. I suspect as well that…
Christmas Adam
Today is Christmas Adam, the day our family normally settles in for our somewhat quiet, cloistered holy days. We clean bathrooms, mop the floors, prepare…
Advent Mornings
Looking back on all of the previous Advent seasons of our family, I will say that this, easily, has been one of the busiest. Busier,…
Holiday Baking
I mentioned decorating gingerbread houses recently, and several sweet friends reached out and asked for my recipe. And yes, I have a fabulous gingerbread recipe…
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Does anyone else ever forget that we are not entitled to a tidy Christmas season? Does anyone else sometimes find themselves in the midst of…
Growth
Last Christmas, in a flurry of creative energy, I hit Pinterest and tried several new crafts and recipes. Something about the holiday season tends to…