12.31.24

New Year's Eve celebrating with our Irish friends...

meaning we toast the New Year when it strikes 12 in Ireland! 

I can look back at these 365 GOOD GIFTS and know God is indeed faithful in ALL His ways.

I'm glad I kept count of just a few...

"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!

His faithful love endures forever."

1 Chronicles 16:34

12.30.24

Well, this was fun! 

12.29.24

This teacher's stories on Instagram are always encouraging.

Thanks, Sis for this great book so I can read them in his "voice"!

12.28.24

What a happy sight as we rounded the corner of the field to catch this giant family reunion! 

 

12.27.24

My guy perfecting his pizzeria skills after receiving a super cool gift this week.

I'm happy to be a taste tester!

12.26.24

This cute Momma-to-be is way better at following directions than me.

And this seemed like a good idea at the time....

12.25.24

"So the Word became human and made His home among us.

He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness.

And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son."

John 1:14

12.24.24

Silent Night, Holy Night

Son of God, love's pure light

Radiant beams from Thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord at Thy birth,

Jesus, Lord at Thy Birth

12.23.24

After what seems like a really long time, I could finally easily resume my slicing and dicing duties!

 

12.22.24

Thankful for a Best Good Friend whose friendship has stood the test of time,

and who has helped decorate my tree since 1998!

Very glad we could all gather for a joyful Second Annual Cracker Barrel Christmas! 🎄

 

12.21.24

Cheers to Leslie and Kyle!!

 

12.20.24

The SWEETEST, most thoughtful surprise arrived today!!

Thank you, Heather for thinking of our family 💗

So glad for an evening enjoying the talents of so many of my ballerina friends!!!

 

12.19.24

The friendliest, most joyful staff and technicians were working the early shift today!

 

12.18.24

My best guy loving me well...

I really couldn't have done these without him this year!

12.17.24

Three waiting rooms today...all good news

12.16.24

Rejoice, Weary World...our HOPE has come!!

12.15.24

"Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, 

and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them.

They were terrified, but the angel reassured them, 

"Don't be afraid!" he said. 

"I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

The Savior- yes, the Messiah, the Lord, 

has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!"

Luke 2:9-11

 

We had the BEST morning with the BEST angel of the Lord

and a pretty terrific cast of characters rounding out this good news story!!

12.14.24

Courage, Dear Heart

Columbia, Tennessee

Loved our day trip to Narnia with our Enoch friends as they supported a sweet dance studio!

 

12.13.24

Happy Basketball Senior Night to Abigail!!

12.12.24

We finished The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with our friends ~ Hooray!!!

 

12.11.24

It was a good night for a sunset drive!

 

12.10.24

Tis the season!

 

12.09.24

Grateful for help with boxes I can't carry, 

so the stockings can be hung with care

 

12.08.24

"Mary, Did You Know?"

My new favorite Christmas music video

 

12.07.24

Thinking of my Mom today...

she made sure we had the BEST library ever!!

 

12.06.24

Thank you, sweet friends for letting me be part of your Advent readings this morning!

 

12.05.24

Grateful for time to visit with this sweet friend who came bearing treats!

And the evening with Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends is always one of our favorites!!

 

12.04.24

Back at The Palace for a Wicked-ly entertaining Girls' Day!

 

12.03.24

Such a happy surprise to find this an easy assembly project!

 

12.02.24

We found this sweet little pup on our farm last night.

So today, while waiting to find her owners,

 we introduced her to holiday fun and cheer in Our Town!

 

12.01.24

Glad for time to read today in anticipation of discussing this with friends later this week