Family Chatterbox

When you think things can't get any better, something like tonight happens... I wish everyone could know what great joy a family can be ...

All is well tonight at 600. Mom is sleeping in her bed and seems to be feeling well enough to plan on having a gift exchange, here at the h...

"The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes." This blessed morning I a woke to the sense tha...

Tonight was wonderful! Christmas Eve services offered us hope in Jesus, amazing music, and the lighting of the candles, so that we may be re...

Morning started out in Terr's office, with me drinking coffee on one computer and Jeremy on the other, while everyone else slept in a bi...

I had some personal things to do today, so not a lot of time was spent on Christmas, except for this afternoon when Kate went with me to the...

This morning, the 4th day 'til Christmas, found me in church sitting next to grandchildren and Grandad. While scanning the bulletin I di...

Another awesome day leading up to Christmas. Kate was off to do some last minute shopping in the early morning hours. I made chili for Sunda...

Today was a wash. We took a vacation from the hustle and bustle and went to see AUSTRALIA. Unfortunately, even Hugh Jackman's muscles co...

The Seventh Day before Christmas was filled with music. First, Emily sang a solo at her school's Christmas in Carols . Her parents, Kate...

Memories from Kate on the 8th day before Christmas... I'm the sort of person who never forgets where things come from. Like the Pledge o...

Part of an email from Kristin... Aidan (my little extreme consumer/capitalist) said yesterday that Christmas to him is not so much about get...

How are you giving your JOY TO THE WORLD? Many remember this summer when Andrew made and sold cakes to earn money so he could go to New York...

Wish I could hear every detail of what each of you are doing to get ready for the big day! I'm sure you are not only preparing your lis...

How about moving from gifts to traditions in your blog? Today begins the 12 days of Christmas. You might consider doing something for each o...

Where is everybody with their favorite gift stories? The above (snoring bear) was a gift to Terrence the year I got my mink coat! Boy did I...

Judy writes of sheep in a comment on the Christmas in a BIG way! post and I must say, it was one of the most heartfelt gifts that I ever ga...

This is hard to capture in a picture, but the memory was precious. Last year, I had a neighbor stop by. Rang my front door bell, and just as...

Boy, have I been busy trying to get ready for Christmas! I know you have been too, but I just have a hard time getting my head around my hea...