12.31.25

First we Praise and then we Party!

This pretty well sums up what days with Charlotte are like.

She sure has brought a lot of joy and smiles to this year.

Thank you, Lord!!

“Come, everyone! Clap your hands!

Shout to God with joyful praise!”

Psalm 47:1

 

12.30.25

Marking a Milestone

Baby’s first pair of shoes! 

I love being part of moments like these!

 

12.29.25

On the 4th day of Christmas…

My Mom would be so pleased that we haven’t exhausted all the gift giving yet ♥

So fun delivering Miss C’s Treat Trolley this evening!!

 

12.28.25

Glad to be a little helpful…well, sorta…

 

12.27.25

It’s so fun each time I get to be part of monthly photo shoots with these two!!

Hard to believe this was month 11!! 

12.26.25

Powder is smiling!! 

Grateful for a warm winter day to ride around Papa’s farm

 

12.25.25

Waking up on Christmas morning with all our kids in our house was the sweetest gift!!

 

12.24.25

Thankful that today included two of my favorite Christmas Eve traditions! 

Thank you, Jesus for the people you have graciously put in my life ♡

 

12.23.25

Christmas Craft Day with this cutie and her Mama ~ finally! ♥

 

12.22.25

The most important item on my “to do” list today…

Snuggle the Sleeping Baby!!!

 

12.21.25

Thankful for the opportunity to read the scripture and light the candles this morning.

It was an especially kind gift from God after this past week.

“Behold my servant, whom I uphold,

 my chosen, in whom my soul delights;

I have put my Spirit upon him; 

he will bring forth justice to the nations. 

He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, 

or make it heard in the street; 

a bruised reed he will not break, 

and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; 

he will faithfully bring forth justice.

He will not grow faint or be discouraged 

till he has established justice in the earth; 

and the coastlands wait for his law.”

Isaiah 42:1-4

 

12.20.25

Such a great start to the day!!

This baby loves her books!!! 

 

12.19.25

This cute kid can find anything to use to play Peek-a-Boo…

and I’ll play with her as long as she wants!!!

 

12.18.25

Extremely grateful to be able to be with Enoch for their Christmas concert!!!

 

12.17.25

Thank you, Lord for smiles and using a spoon today!

“Even when I walk through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me.”

Psalm 23:4a

 

12.16.25

A breakfast popover visit before going to “sit” was just what the doctor ordered for this Nana!!

 

12.15.25

Thankful we can sit together with her while she gets good care…

and thankful for an enjoyable way to pass the time

 

12.14.25

Never a bad idea to try a local landmark 😋

 

12.13.25

Gaylord Opryland Hotel knows a thing or two about Christmas decorations 

 

12.12.25

Nate at Bridgestone Arena was all we expected! And more!

Merry Christmas to us!!

 

12.11.25

BEST visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the gang!!!

Thank you to our friends at Dominion for making a special night for us each year!! 

 

12.10.25

Inviting ourselves to the Allen UMC’s Christmas Cantata rehearsal was a very good idea!!

Getting to enjoy it with these cool kids was a bonus treat!

 

12.09.25

Thank you, God for this dear friend and lingering coffee fellowship in our favorite booth!!

 

12.08.25

What a sweet treat to get a sneak peek to “Journey to Bethlehem”!!

 

12.07.25

“His name is John”

Luke 1:63

Sunday mornings with these precious ones are my favorites!!!

 

12.06.25

Charlotte’s first author visit had to be with the very best!!

Thank you, Kristin Tubb for writing wonderful books and making today so special!!

 

12.05.25

The BEST Christmas Decorating Helper Ever 

 

12.04.25

Peek-a-Boo Hungry Caterpillar 

 

12.03.25

Thank you, God for some much appreciated nap time snuggles and grins this afternoon! ♡

 

12.02.25

It was fun to be creative and make her smile.

Her hall mates who took a walk to see the other doors were quick to let me know,

“You have some stiff competition!” 

 

12.01.25

Holding onto Hope