I have to remind myself that this season is full and not just busy. To me, full associates with joy and busy associates with stress and overwhelming thoughts. I’m really trying to practice intentional thinking… So here we’re some moments recently of pause…
12.12.2025
12.11.2025
The Grinch told us to…
A new happy meal came out this year that was Grinch themed, with socks and dill pickle fries and the whole shabang… Eden talked me in to getting her one.
She was over the moon! She has had a tiny handful of happy meals in her life and watching my teenager get this one was hilarious!
12.10.2025
Advent tools we love!
Advent is such a sweet time of waiting and anticipation of celebrating the birth of Jesus. Here are some books and activities that we love, old and new:
We have done these verse cards for several years now and love it.
These two are so good. The one from Rich Villodas is new to us this year and I’m so excited about it!This one is my favorite because of how she incorporates music lists and art with a story and scripture reading. I’ve done it a few years now and love it!12.09.2025
let’s not forget…
It’s Christmas in the hospital too! This is the time of year where we send babies home in stockings and red and white knit caps… It’s precious!!!
12.08.2025
Grandpa Pierce’s English toffee time!
This last weekend we made English toffee from Kit’s family recipe! It’s a family affair…
10 batches later!Grandpa Pierce would be so proud!
12.05.2025
Christmas Decorations 2025
After Thanksgiving, we were all about pulling out the decorations too! Here’s our mini house tour with my subpar photo skills…
















































