Tag: Christmas

Christmas Weekend 2017

Christmas Weekend 2017

Christmas 2017 was my favorite Christmas of our married life yet. Not because everything was perfect or glamorous, but because we spent extra time together, slowing down and investing in one another. I really tried hard to make this Christmas extra special by slowing down 

Zoo Adventures and Cookies for Days

Zoo Adventures and Cookies for Days

Hello there friends and welcome back to another, fresh week. There’s something I love about Mondays and although I miss the extra time with family, I do love the newness each Monday brings. I have some big goals this week (I want to get most 

Christmas Tree Hunting and a Sunday Date Day

Christmas Tree Hunting and a Sunday Date Day

I can now officially say I am among the land of the living. I thought I was over my illness mid-week last week, but really, it took a while to recover. I don’t know what I had, but needless to say, I am glad it 

Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Good morning friends and happy New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it’s the last day of 2016? I think this year was the fastest year of my life (which may have something to do with having a baby?) Every year, I like to look back and reflect 

Ten Pictures Since We Last Talked

Ten Pictures Since We Last Talked

Happy Wednesday friends! This morning is especially happy because today is the last day of work for Landon until next year (haha, get it?) We don’t have much planned for the long weekend except for relaxing and the last Christmas get together. Yesterday, I was 

Christmas Weekend 2016

Christmas Weekend 2016

And just like that, Christmas is over. Why are the best weekends the ones that fly by so quickly? I hope your Christmas weekend was relaxing and filled with lots of family time and good food! Friday Our weekend of celebration technically started on Friday evening 

Top Ten Favorite Christmas Movies

Top Ten Favorite Christmas Movies

Currently, I’m sitting here with a sleeping Benaiah on my chest, trying to type and snuggle him in an office chair. Life these days is pretty comical. On another random note, Landon came home yesterday with a bunch of mysterious packages and stayed up late 

Current Confessions, Send Help, and Sweet Tooth Cravings (TOL #59)

Current Confessions, Send Help, and Sweet Tooth Cravings (TOL #59)

It’s already Thursday and I’m quite happy about that. Tomorrow, I’ve got quite a few things going on and I’m more than ready to get the weekend started! Plus, I am tired. Real tired. After a great night of sleep Tuesday night (he slept for 

My Dream Has Come True + My Forever Workout Buddy (TOL #58)

My Dream Has Come True + My Forever Workout Buddy (TOL #58)

Good morning friends and happy Thursday! I really should have drafted this post last night, because now I’m staring at a blank screen trying to figure out what to write about. Thank goodness today is TOL Thursday, it fits the theme for today. Also, thanks 

Toasted Coconut Sweet Potato Casserole

Toasted Coconut Sweet Potato Casserole

Just in time for the Holidays, this sweet potato casserole is sure to steal the show at any family gathering. Naturally sweet sweet potatoes are complimented with a delicious, lightly sweetened, coconut crunch topping. Enjoy as a side dish or even as a dessert!  If