Saint Patrick’s Day 2021
May 24, 2021
St. Patrick’s Days just 35 years apart… a little walk down memory lane & how we celebrated Shannon girl’s first St. Patrick’s Day! … More Saint Patrick’s Day 2021
Tag: Holidays
Valentine’s Day 2021
March 14, 2021
We celebrated Valentine’s a little delayed this year… but with some fun treats! … More Valentine’s Day 2021
Glory to the New Born King…. in All It’s Unexpected
December 25, 2020
Would you look for the Savior of the world as a teeny little baby laying in a barn?? Unexpected is sort of God’s specialty and a few things I learned about the story of Mary and Jesus’ life this year really has reminded me that His ways are not our own ….. unexpected is exactly where we find God working! … More Glory to the New Born King…. in All It’s Unexpected
The Tricky Part of Joy
December 23, 2020
This time of year the word Joy is seen often… but it is not just about happiness for the season. Joy is happiness in all circumstances, so “Joy to the World” is not because it is all happy… it is that Jesus is joy that came to a broken world full of mess…. it can exist in joy thanks to Him. My word of 2020 was joy and it is given me one more chance to try and choose it in the MESS of our Christmas. … More The Tricky Part of Joy
Christmas in July Part 3
July 31, 2019
Hi friends – well on this last day of July we are going to wrap up Christmas from 2018. Following Christmas day Danny and I decided to use his hockey tournament right outside of DC as an excuse to have a little staycation. My inlaws took our pup and we booked a hotel for a … More Christmas in July Part 3
Christmas in July Part 2
July 30, 2019
And now for part 2 of Christmas in July we go to …. Christmas Day! Danny’s family has hosted a Christmas breakfast for years where they invite neighbors – both current and ones from years past – to join us and kick off the big day! This year it was a quiet brunch with … More Christmas in July Part 2
Christmas in July!
July 25, 2019
Hi friends and welcome to Christmas in July here on the blog! During the holidays I always capture a lot of fun pictures and look forward to sharing them on the blog. But that season is so full and busy, plus I usually get too excited to jump into new year posts, my Christmas fun … More Christmas in July!
Gaylord ICE! 2018
February 21, 2019
Since yesterday was a snow day, it felt like a good time to get a few of my holiday posts form 2018 live! Starting with our new family tradition with the Heppes grandkiddos: Day at the Gaylord for ICE! The Gaylord hotels located all over the country get all decked out for the Christmas season … More Gaylord ICE! 2018
Old Town Alexandria at Christmas
December 11, 2018
Hey there friends! Well Christmas is in full swing and we are really doing are best to experience the beauty of it this year instead of the oh so familiar panic mode of too much to do and too little time. So today I am sharing one of my favorite Christmas memories from 2017…. If … More Old Town Alexandria at Christmas
Advent 2018
December 6, 2018
Hi friends – HAPPY ADVENT! Yes, I know a few days late….. which is sorta my thing – but certainly made worse with the combo of hospital life followed immediately by a crazy work week…. all in all – it’s late, but only by 4 days so we are ROLLING WITH IT! Something about Advent … More Advent 2018
Have A Little Faith in We 