The littles are nestled all snug in the beds, while sweet memories of Christmas dance in their heads.  And while I didn’t manage to squeeze in a long winter nap, I’d say everything else about our day was just about perfect.  Honey’s mama came over at the crack of dawn to join Mother, Daddy-O and… Read More

We kicked off Christmas Eve with a trip to Krispy Kreme for hot glazed doughnuts!  The littles were enthralled with the animals at the living nativity before mass – especially the pregnant camel.  Mass was gorgeous and joyous and a bit chaotic with the baby’s THREE trips to the potty.  Alas, we didn’t want a… Read More

Cousin Jay was a doll to invite his “best friend Cookie” and John over for an afternoon of gingerbread house decorating and lunch!  The breakfast room’s candy themed decorations were perfect for the affair and of course Sister had the table smartly appointed with all sorts of confections for our decorating (and eating) pleasure. Each… Read More