December 24th is one of my all time favorite days. Not just because it precedes Christmas, but also because it happens to be an anniversary of sorts–22 years ago, Clay and I got engaged while my family vacationed in Jamaica. Clay had special plans in store, so he showed up and–surprise- popped the question! This has […]
My Mix Tape, Christmas Edition
If you grew up in the 80’s, then you probably made a pretty good mix tape. In the spirit of The Goldbergs TV show, I’m making a Christmas mix tape! It’s a combo of 25 popular tunes, old standards, and Christian contemporary classics. This is a category that everyone has opinions on, so I hope you will chime […]
Christmas Cards
Our Christmas cards are here! Which is good timing because today has just been one of those days. I needed something to lift me up. I have to admit a couple of things. 1) I’m having trouble posting something every day. I want to so badly but LIFE keeps happening. And then when I do, […]
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Ding Rear (Advent Day 6)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer aired on this day in 1964. Happy Birthday, Rudolph. To me, Rudolph will always be Rudolph the Red-Nosed Ding Rear. My sister dubbed him that name thirtysomething years ago on a family recording of us singing Christmas songs together. You simply MUST listen to this recording of my sister as she […]
Lessons from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (Advent Day 5)
This week, one of my favorite Christmas shows celebrated its 50th anniversary: A Charlie Brown Christmas. Airing on December 9, 1965, this holiday classic has taught generations life lessons about the true meaning of the season. Lessons I’ve learned from A Charlie Brown Christmas: Christmas Is Not About the Stuff My mother-in-law always calls to […]