From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! … [Read more...]
Unexpected Blessing
Shortly after cleaning up from morning chores, the power went out. The weather wasn't bad. It was just an unexpected blessing. After helping Bryan get out the door, we scrambled some eggs on our woodstove top. Then we made some hot cocoa and went down to the … [Read more...]
When You Can’t Have a Christmas Tree…
Our family has always enjoyed decorating the Christmas tree. When I was a kid, we did it annually on the Saturday closest to December 15th. (Having a wood stove shortens the amount of time a tree does well...). It was such a fun day. Cocoa to drink. … [Read more...]
Christmas Cards
So excited! I actually got the majority of our Christmas cards down to the Post Office today!! Still trying to round up an address or two, but feel very good. We haven't sent out cards for a couple of years, and it was such a blessing sitting down and remembering our … [Read more...]
Cute Cookies
A group of people from church are getting together tonight to go caroling at a nursing home, and then gather for fellowship. When I came across these cookies on a blog a few weeks ago, I knew this would be the perfect occasion to try our hand at making them.When we went … [Read more...]
Cold Weather Blessings
"Oh the weather outside is frightful..."This song has been playing in my mind lately. Temperatures have been hanging out well below freezing lately. We've hit negative temperatures a few nights. Brr! When you live in an old farm house (built over 100 years ago) that lacks … [Read more...]
Large Family Photo Shoot: Christmas Fun
Family pictures. We love looking at them. Taking them is stressful! Thankfully, Bryan is a really good photographer. And he has some nice equipment.Several years ago, when we were a two income family, Bryan was able to purchase backdrops, lights, stands … [Read more...]