~1~ Taking in the wonder of it all at Gaba and Papa’s ~2~ Baking Baby Jesus’ Birthday Cake at Nana and Pop’s ~3~ Flower child ~4~ Flower dog (now that we have a dog I have license to torture you with not only photos of my children but also lovely portraits like this of ourRead the whole post >>
Silence Speaks
A stubborn cold has robbed me of my voice. Since Christmas Eve, I’ve scarcely been able to talk at all and when I do, it comes out as a hoarse, strained whisper. This is a first for me and has presented its share of challenges since I’ve always been someone who liberally used her vocalRead the whole post >>
O Divine Night
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born. Christmas blessings from our family to yours!
12 Days of Christmas in Pictures
Papa and his Baby Rae The joy of the season is written all over my kids’ faces, wouldn’t you say? Mary Elizabeth spending time with her godfather My 88-year-old nana (the woman behind this wisdom) An uncle admires my little marsupial who is fast asleep in her pouch. OurRead the whole post >>
Merry Christmas!
Moonless darkness stands between.Past, the Past, no more be seen!But the Bethlehem star may lead meTo the sight of Him Who freed meFrom the self that I have been.Make me pure, Lord: Thou art Holy;Make me meek, Lord: Thou wert lowly;Now beginning, and always,Now begin, on Christmas day. -Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) Merry Christmas! MayRead the whole post >>