It’s been almost a week since my last Blogmas post. I realized today that, although I haven’t written a post this week, they were still being published each day. You can thank November Kendra for trying to do everything ahead of time. If you clicked on a post that opened to a blank page I am so sorry.  The truth is, I…

A few weeks ago I received a text containing a link to a devotional along with the words "is Jesus alive in you?" I didn't recognize the number, so I chose to complete a quick Google search to see if I could shed some light on the mysterious message. As it t urns out, it was from a reputable website, but…

Another week of December has come and gone. It's not too late to join the December Photo-a-Day challenge. I’m over week late myself! Because I fell behind, I used some pictures taken over the last couple of weeks. If you don’t want to have to take a new snap each day, just share some of your favorites from your ca…

Dearest Daniel, on our very first date a song played at the restaurant that still resonates with me over a decade later. The song was Nelly Furtado's "Try." I know your entire life is music. I'm blessed to be a part of the composition of your life. I also know that I enjoy genres of music that you do…

38 years ago my dear husband and father of my children was born. His birth is definitely something to celebrate. I know I may drive him insane with my emotions and that we can be polar opposites at times, but I couldn’t do life without him. I wouldn’t have three beautiful, smart, hilarious, and talented children witho…

One of my favorite ways to get into a festive mood is by getting creative. I had my youngest daughter during the big quarantine of 2020. That winter it was pretty rough, but my momma inspired me to have a little fun and taught me how to make salt dough ornaments one weekend, and I’ve been making them every Christmas s…

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, and if it is, it doesn’t mean it will make you any happier. I’ve been stressed out over Christmas lately. Even though I started to plan back in October I am still not ahead. My children are getting excited (as they should be) and their Christmas lists are growing almos…

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is my absolute favorite Christmas hymn. My earliest memory of the song was listening to it on cassette as my mother drove us to my Nanny's house to spend Christmas one year. I couldn't wait for her to rewind it so I could hear it again! The melody and the lyrics haunted me. I was youn…