I love Christmas time. Love it! . Gatherings with family and friends, extra-special services at church, recitals, parties, even the travel, and the shopping…. . December is usually full-to-overflowing with wonderfully fun and festive special events. . But, that often means that we also feel obligated to be at each and every party, event, or gathering…leaving the entire family exhausted, over-committed, run …
2010 ~ Year In Review
.. . “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous …
My Mini-Me
“Mommy can I dress just the same as you today?” . . Although I wish it could last forever, I am enough of a pessimist to realize that there will probably come a time when dressing “just like mommy” loses its appeal.  But, I pray that my life will be one that she continues, not only to want to imitate, but …
Toy Town
Hannah’s Christmas Ballet Recital (There are more recital pictures are here.) . . My apologies, the video is a little bit dark… Hannah is in the back row, on the far right side of the screen.
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This is one of my favorite Christmastime treats. Â I got it from a women’s event at our old church several years ago (in 2001, I think), and I love making it for Christmas parties and gatherings. Â But, you might want to warn people that this is a sweet version of its look-alike, savory counterpart…or you may end up with a …