Finding Life beyond the struggles
Hello beautiful people! I hope you all had a wonderful and joyful Christmas time. While we didn't gather with family this year, it was still a joy to watch the kids open their presents. Thanks to a couple of Christmas gifts and a post-Christmas buy, it looks like there'll be some new cooking adventures incoming.... Continue Reading →
"In those days it occurred that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole Roman empire should be registered. This was the first enrollment, and it was made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all the people were going to be registered, each to his own city or town. And Joseph also... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas Eve eve, everyone! How are you doing on your Christmas shopping? Are you rushing for last minute gifts or are all the presents wrapped and under the tree? We finished our shopping weeks ago, but it wasn't until Monday that I stopped procrastinating and finished wrapping up a few little presents to be... Continue Reading →
Hello, everyone! It's only three days until Christmas and you know what that means. Time to pull out those books to read kids to sleep. As a bibliophile, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share with you a few of my favorite Christmas reads. *How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss I love... Continue Reading →
Good morning, everyone! Welcome to Day Nine of my 12 Days of Blogmas. Since it's the last Monday before Christmas (can you believe it?) I thought a fitting way to kick off this week is to talk about Christmas Morning Breakfast. I was all set to focus on one family tradition when I realized that... Continue Reading →
I'm going to start today's Journey with a look at Joseph. Often Joseph seems like an add on, an after thought to Mary's name. Mary and Joseph. In reality, Joseph took on a great task as he was the step-father of Jesus, the Son of God. That task alone would have been daunting, but he... Continue Reading →
Okay, I realize that this post is quite specific but bear with me as this list of presents could be tweaked in almost any way for the special man in your life. I just happen to be married to a guy who has made Star Wars his obsession (Lord of the Rings is a close... Continue Reading →
Hello everyone! How are you doing this fine December day? As of yesterday, we have officially entered the 12 Days of Christmas. We have a simple Christmas countdown on the whiteboard in our kitchen and Ade loves it. If I don't change it before he notices then he comes to me and demands I change... Continue Reading →
"And there shall come forth a Shoot out of the stock of Jesse [David's father], and a Branch out of his roots shall grow and bear fruit."Did you know there are two listings for the genealogy of Jesus? The listing in Matthew is widely believed to be for Joseph, Jesus' legal father, while the listing... Continue Reading →
There are so many traditions when it comes to Christmas, the holiday and tradition are practically synonymous. Not that I'm complaining. As life changes and I grow older, it's a comfort to know that some traditions don't change. Here are a few Christmas Traditions that have stayed with me and my family through the years... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 