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What’s your dream for 2024 + Giveaway

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Just a few days ago we were in Nebraska with my family for a quick Christmas trip that was extended a day thanks to the White Christmas we all wanted. That White Christmas shut down the interstate around us and got us an extra day of game playing and fun with cousins. One of the conversations we had several times is that we know we are blessed. Our family enjoys spending time together, and I know … [Read more...]

It’s That Time of Year

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Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe Christmas is over. It went so fast. Like a flash. Isn’t it funny how time can do that? It can feel like it’s speeding up or slowing down. Things feel slow as molasses when we’re in the waiting room. And, other times, it feels like we blink, and the day is over. Not just the day, but the year. I’m still trying to wrap my … [Read more...]

Happy Boxing Day!

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Today is Boxing Day, a holiday you may or may not be familiar with, depending on where you live. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th in Great Britain and in closely-connected countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. In Great Britain, Boxing Day is also St. Stephen’s Day, a day to commemorate the first Christian martyr. The name “Boxing Day” comes from the tradition of … [Read more...]

Wishing you a merry, blessed Christmas!

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Because it's Christmas today, I'll keep this short, but just wanted to let you know how very much we appreciate those who read and comment on our blog! Writing is sometimes a solitary pursuit and especially for those of us who are extroverts, we cherish the times we get to interact with our readers! So, from our house to yours, we pray that you have a beautiful and blessed Christmas with … [Read more...]

A Christmas for the Books

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On December 8th, I participated in a FABULOUS Christmas event for readers and writers. It was planned and hosted by my local Dallas/Ft. Worth friend Jenny Snow (who has a YouTube channel and podcast called The Book Club Life). Her vision? An evening that would feel like a festive indulgence to all who attended. She 100% succeeded! The authors who took part . . . . In my opinion, the … [Read more...]

A Launch of a Different Kind

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We talk a lot about book launches here, but this past Saturday, I got to celebrate a launch of a different kind. My youngest kiddo graduated from college! We had lots of family on hand to help celebrate the occasion, and as you can see from the photos, we enjoy having fun together. Peter chose his dad to be his escort, so that is why my husband in robed in white. (In case you were … [Read more...]

Christmas Family Time

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We’ve had a wonderful whirlwind of family time.  First, all our kids came for Christmas at our house on Saturday the 16th. We packed all our favorite Christmas things—presents, Christmas cookie baking and decorating, and a huge meal together, all surrounded by Christmas music (and football games) into our few hours all together. My parents joined us as well. Here are a few of the … [Read more...]

Our little cub turns ONE

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Leo turned one last week, and we celebrated with a "Lumberjack" theme party complete with lots of flannel, buttermilk flapjacks, bacon and sausage—and cakes, of course. At this age though, the parties are really for the adults, right? Still, Leo seemed to enjoy it, too. Kellie requested a "Lumberjack Smash cake" for Leo, and she made a delicious "lumberjack" red velvet cake for us to enjoy. … [Read more...]

Be Not Afraid

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In the midst of the menorot [menorahs], I saw One like a Son of Man, clothed in a robe down to His feet, with a golden belt wrapped around His chest. His head and His hair were white like wool, white like snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire. His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of rushing waters. In His right hand He held seven … [Read more...]

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