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January 16, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

Do you love moving? Does anyone love moving?? I certainly don't. And yet that joy is looming in our very near future. On one hand, this move is exciting and is a huge blessing! New house, new beginnings, unpacking all the stuff that's been in boxes for the past year. It's like Christmas, remembering all the stuff you forgot you had—and perhaps realizing you should have tossed before you packed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, House and home Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

Happy New Year! (So how late did YOU stay up?)

January 2, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

Happy New Year, friends!  Are you one of those who always stays up after midnight to usher in the New Year? Joe and I actually did this year, but not by design! LOL We just started visiting with all the Alexander clan (lots of extended family came into town), and we had such fun visiting and catching up with everyone that we didn't leave until close to midnight (but were still home just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Friendship, House and home Tagged With: God's faithfulness, holidays, Tamera Alexander

What’s your dream for 2024 + Giveaway

December 28, 2023 By Cara Putman

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...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: cara putman, dreams, giveaway, New Year

A Launch of a Different Kind

December 21, 2023 By Karen Witemeyer

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...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family Tagged With: Graduation

Christmas Family Time

December 20, 2023 By D'Ann Mateer

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...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Aroboretum, Christmas, cookies, Family, grandkids

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