Whew! December is always the busiest month of my year. Also, without doubt, the most fun. I'm writing this post the day after Christmas while sipping coffee. The house is quiet. The dog and the teenage girl are both snoozing. I have very little on my calendar today and tomorrow--a huge blessing. I'm taking this opportunity to look back with gratitude on some highlights from this whirlwind of a … [Read more...]

Hi friends!  I’m honored to wish you all a wonderful Christmas full of joy and praise for our Savior.  I wanted to send a few of our favorite things your way so you might find something new to add to your traditions, or I’d love it if you’d share one of your favorite traditions with me.  Christmas music starts on Thanksgiving Day in our family, thanks to our Christmas elf … [Read more...]

Goodness, it's a busy time of year, and a very busy week for me and I'm guessing for most of you as well. My Christmas will be a simple one, due to multiple deadlines. I haven't yet baked a single cookie or wrapped a present, but will be busy today, trying to catch up! Still, I wanted to pause a moment and wish a Merry and Blessed Christmas to all the Inspired by Life and Fiction readers and … [Read more...]

We are in Texas this week to meet our brand new grandson, #14 for us, and he may be the cutest one yet! (I say that every time. ;) ) Our little guy is our oldest son's baby and gave us quite a scare. He had to have surgery a few hours after he was born, but came through with flying colors and he's doing just great now. We are so grateful. We're enjoying time with our other Texas grandkids, … [Read more...]