The holiday season did not go according to plan. In part because I did not expect half of my family to be sick at various intervals from Christmas Day to New Year’s Eve. (I’m hopeful that we are on the other side of it now, and am finally feeling a sense of excitement for the … Continue reading Alabaster
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A Few of My Favorite Things: December
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, I wanted to repost two of my favorite Christmastime blogs – they are filled with some of my favorite things! The 12 Days of Christmas Movies - Something we started last Christmas, that we are making our preparations for now! 12 days of movies with themed activities and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: December
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I'm a big fan of traditions, especially during the Christmas season. There's a sense of familiarity every year when we take time to carry on the traditions we love. Here are some of my favorites: Setting up our Christmas tree (before Thanksgiving) Ornaments given to each person on Thanksgiving (started by my Grandma) Hot cocoa … Continue reading Traditions