It’s just a few short weeks before Christmas! Aren’t you glad I reminded you? Christmas in our house traditionally involves a few things. First and foremost, we try and take every opportunity we can to point to the Reason for the Season. Of course, we believe that every day should be a commitment to a … Read more
Jolly Old St Nicholas Lean your ear this way . . . When we hear this little Christmas song, most of us picture the red-suited mall Santa, with a a shy little tot seated on his knee. But as we all know, the popular image of Santa Claus has come a long way from its … Read more
Anticipation and Hope! These are the things that mark the Advent season which begins on Sunday. In these days hope can be a difficult thing to hold onto. How can we keep the spirit of Advent alive even through the despair that surrounds our world? Advent is all about expectation and longing. It is about … Read more
Traditions are fun but when they focus on family and time together, they are just beautiful! This time of year, the girls always start hinting about Christmas books. That is because we have a very special tradition surrounding our books. After our tree goes up at the end of November, I shut myself in my … Read more
Strategically Overboard I love the holidays. Some people say that my love of them causes me to go way overboard. This is true. I do go overboard, and I love it. Having a mega family is always fun, but having a mega family during the holidays is just plain awesome. There are always tons of decorations, … Read more