there were early morning snuggles, presents for Jesus, presents for the kids, a hide-n-seek adventure for the "big gifts," french toast casserole, and first-time sledding AND .......................that was all before 9 am. we wrapped a little piece of the doll house furniture and a little train for them to open under … [Read more...]
it's my favorite christmas-time movie---White Christmas. with its dancing and singing and skinny-wasted women (seriously how were they THAT skinny?) and without warning, our christmas eve turned into a beautiful winter wonderland like something out of a movie. when Sister woke up from her nap and saw the snow, she shouted in the … [Read more...]
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my parents came from Indiana for a long (too short) weekend. it was full of candy houses, presents, mexican train dominoes, and cookie eating. i think they had a good time :). … [Read more...]
so i'm not going to lie....i tried some other pinterest recipe for salt dough ornaments. and, well, it totally didn't work. i was beyond frustrated with the gloppy dough, my broken (but now fixed) oven, and my daughter who wouldn't leave anything alone for more than a second. SOOO,...i regrouped, did some more researching for … [Read more...]
i have a feeling that the advent season and how we "do" it, will look different every year. i love the idea of intentionally planning out and implementing a time of anxious awaiting and focus on how God came down as a frail baby to rescue His beloveds. print advent seems to always start out as something fun i want to plan for our … [Read more...]
ssshhhhhhh, don't tell my dad---but....... i'm revealing my christmas gift for him today, because honestly, i just have to share this great gift idea and i couldn't keep it from you until after christmas morning! my dad has his own business and is constantly on the go--paired with the fact that all of his grandchildren live at least … [Read more...]
cutting down my own christmas tree is near and dear to my heart (i'll share more about why on Friday for the "Tell Your Story" link up). on saturday, jon and i went out for the first time with the kids and had such a fun morning filled with the brisk wind, mountain views, hot apple cidar, and of course, that ever-wonderful thrill of christmas … [Read more...]
monkey bread recipe--yum! this christmas was extra special for me because i got to spend it with every single cousin, and aunt and uncle. both sides of my family were all there! hope your christmases were full of love, family, and celebration of our Christ Jesus! … [Read more...]
Twas the Night Before Christmas {blog style} Twas the night before Christmas, while scheduling posts on the blog Not a child was stirring, they were bumps on a log. Facebook was quiet no updates to see, I sure hope Santa remembers presents for me! {Michelle @ the Momma Bird} Oliver was chewing his bone by the fire, his eyes were heavy, he … [Read more...]
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