Christmas Decor at My House

Hi friends - thought I’d take y’all on a little tour of my Christmas decor. My daughter (age 12) was chomping at the bit to get out the bins of decorations. 😁 These are handmade heirlooms that my mom made. Click this link: A Beary Merry Christmas (if you want to read more about this … Continue reading Christmas Decor at My House

Christmas Movies

December movie nights are in full swing at our place. Here’s a few of our faves: these cuties are ready for another movie night 🍿 What’s your favorite Christmas movie(s)?

Family Christmas Photoshoot 2024

I usually try to take our family Christmas card photo on an overcast day. Overcast is the perfect lighting for outdoor photos. We were all set to do the photos on a nice overcast day, but then it started raining and I only snagged a couple practice shots of the kiddos. I loved the idea … Continue reading Family Christmas Photoshoot 2024

LEGOLAND California 2024

My youngest just turned 10! I’ve officially got three kids in double digits! B hasn’t ever had a big party or destination birthday so this year we made it a priority and scheduled a trip to LEGOLAND California! Ticket prices have changed since the last time we visited. The least expensive option was to purchase … Continue reading LEGOLAND California 2024

Reflective Questions to End the Year 2023

My friend and fellow blogger Betty over at Chambers on the Road just posted “Ending 2023 Intentionally” based on an article her brother sent her https://nosidebar.com/intentionally/. Betty is a wonderful writer, her posts are funny, heartfelt, and interesting. It was a great post, and I loved the idea of ending the year by answering thoughtful … Continue reading Reflective Questions to End the Year 2023