Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Christmas in This Old House
Our house turned 100 years old this year. There are some things I truly love about this gray-haired lady: Character oozes from its nooks and crannies Stories told of those married in our home way back when My writing nook upstairs While I enjoy this old place year-round, it’s at Christmastime, when she decides to don her bows, fresh fir, Shiny Brites, and greenery that I love her the...
My Friday Fave
My favorite time of the year? Any time the family is in town together…like this weekend! Brandon and Megan are in from Ohio, Zach and Sarah are close by…and oh by the way, Piper is here. ๐ The celebration begins a little early this year, proving that Christmas is not limited to a date on the calendar, but rather, a moment-by-moment hallelujah dance to be received and enjoyed....
Funny How a Baby Changes Everything
Piper’s First Parade Iโm a party-pooper when it comes to parades. Given the choice between watching the Macy’s parade or cleaning crusty breakfast dishes, I break out the rubber gloves. Funny how a baby changes everything. One casual mention of Piper attending her first parade and Iโm in the car before Brian has the opportunity to pop another piece of puzzle in place. Our fold-out...
My Friday Fave Saved for Saturday
Creating holiday traditions is one of my favorite things to doโand this was especially true when the boys were growing up. Setting up a family puzzle on December 1st and working on it till Christmas was one such tradition. Some years it was a hit, other times, not so much. Brian and I, however, decided to revive the tradition by beginning a puzzle on Thanksgiving night. Since then,...
