Christmas is a busy, but joyful time around these parts. There are quite a few daily-doings that have come to mark the season for us. For the last four years, each night during Advent we take a few minutes to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas using the Jesse Tree. The Jesse Tree… Read More
When the kind folks at Big G sent me a full set of the Star Wars pens and a few boxes of cereal, I knew two things… 1) that the littles (and their daddy) would be over the moon excited and 2) that it was a perfect candidate for one of Scout’s daily treats! As… Read More
Sister and her Mister hosted their second annual Gingerbread Affair at their home last night. Mother and Daddy-O used to let us invite a few girls over each year to do the same thing and it is a sweet holiday time memory for us. Mother and Sister pre-assemble the houses to make it easier on… Read More
I’ve shared this a few times before, but seeing as I’ve just wrapped up my shopping for the year, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to elaborate on our standing four gift rule for the littles from Santa at Christmastime. The “do” family outing is always the most anticipated gift. Over the last couple of years… Read More
Isn’t it just the most wonderful mail time of the year?!?! I mean, the rest of the months pale in comparison. I positively adore rushing to the box each day to find it flooded with the beautiful faces of friends new and old. Such joy!! Speaking of cards, ours went out earlier this week. Many… Read More
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED – congratulations Anita on the win. I can’t tell y’all how much I enjoyed reading about all of your Christmas traditions. I think my very favorite was from all of you that move your Mary and Joseph around the house in the days leading up to Christmas. So very sweet. After spending… Read More
My day to host the 11 Magnolia Lane Open House is finally here!! *squeal* I was so flattered to be invited to participate with a group of bloggers I’ve followed and admired from the get go!! You can take my holiday home tour here and then check back each day for more holiday cheer!! xoxo… Read More