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‘Twas the 12th Day of Christmas

‘Twas the 12th Day of Christmas

I have this thing for tradition. I own no less than five books on ideas for creating family rituals. From our holidays and vacations to our everyday routines, my husband and I have built some pretty amazing family traditions. Each Christmas season, we go to the Candlelight Tour at Mount Vernon. We all make a wish as we toss a penny into the fountain before we leave the hotel at the end of our vacations. We pray for Dilu, the sweet child we sponsor through World Vision, as a family, at every meal.…Read more

The Tuesday Baby Link Up {Week 11}

I know, it's not Tuesday. It's been one of those weeks! Better late than never. We won't be posting a new link up Christmas or New Year's Day, and this one will be live until January 7. So, you have plenty of time to share your baby posts! Grab the Badge Your Hosts Shannon at GrowingSlower Jennifer at Every Breath I Take Charise at I Thought I Knew Mama Featured Post I love the ideas in this post from pint-sized treasures! You may want to try some of them when you're home with the littles during…Read more
Joy in the Hard Places

Joy in the Hard Places

Christmas is less than two weeks away! Are you feeling joyous? I'm honored to welcome two amazing friends today as part of the #JoyIsRising series. May their stories inspire thoughts that bring great joy to each of you.  I recently got to break bread (well, gluten-free pizza) with this afternoon's storyteller, and Anne is as wonderful in person as you might expect from her work at Modern Mrs. Darcy.  When my fourth child was born in 2010, we gave him a name that testifies to the joy we’ve found in the hard places. We just didn’t know…Read more
Where Does Your Joy Come From?

Where Does Your Joy Come From?

Christmas is less than two weeks away! Are you feeling joyous? I'm honored to welcome two amazing friends today as part of the #JoyIsRising series. May their stories inspire thoughts that bring great joy to each of you.  First up this morning is my friend (and co-host of the Tuesday Baby Link-Ups), Shannon of Growing Slower. May her words bless your life today! The last two years have been full of some hard things in my life. It is nothing compared to the hurt that is too common in this world, but it's…Read more
The Tuesday Baby Link Up {Week 10}

The Tuesday Baby Link Up {Week 10}

Only two more weeks before we take a little Holiday break from the Tuesday Baby Link Up! This month is trying to speed on by, but my kiddos and I are being intentional about these days. So many wonderful memories already this month! Can't wait to see what you and your family are doing this month! Grab the Badge Your Hosts Shannon at GrowingSlower Jennifer at Every Breath I Take Charise at I Thought I Knew Mama Christie at Satisfaction Through Christ Featured Post It's no secret that parenting can be overwhelming at times. Last week Laura…Read more