Making a House a Home

We have this moment to hold in our hand,And to touch as it slips through our fingers like sand.Yesterday’s gone and tomorrow may never come.But we have this moment today.–Gloria Gaither, songwriter and singerMy sister-in-law, Stacie gave me a wonderful...

Bedtime 8:30?

Last night I did something I haven’t done for a very long time…I went to bed at 8:30! Actually Ali and Zach did too. I remember as a kid, my bedtime used to be 8:30…and how I didn’t like that…I wanted to stay up later! Know as an adult,...

My Memorable Birthday

I celebrated another birthday last weekend. For some reason, my birthday seems to come around quicker each year! 🙂 I enjoy my birthday…I know some people dread birthdays, but still, I welcome them…even though with each one I’m adding a year to my...

Christmas Eve & Christmas Morning

Christmas came and went so fast for me this year! Here are some fun pictures of the kids opening a couple of presents on Christmas Eve day, spending time with Tina and her family on Christmas Eve and opening presents on Christmas morning! 🙂 Ali opening up a pair of...

My Family Christmas Celebration

Last evening we had a very fun Christmas celebration with my brothers, Marty, Steve and Pat, and their families at our home. We all ate way too much, we laughed a lot, and recalled many wonderful memories of Christmases past and of growing up. The kids had a great...

Favorite Christmas Traditions

I love Christmas!”Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her King!Let every heart prepare Him room, and heaven and nature sing,and heaven and nature sing,and heaven and heaven and nature sing!”I also love some of our special family...

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