Wordless Wednesday: Photos We Will Never Use For Our Christmas Card…

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Last Year- WOW. Nope- this one wasn't used on our Christmas card!!! Hilarious- this is another reason I love Jennifer Flowers- she really captures the spirit of our family- check her out: 6:25 Portraits, she is AMAZING. I only go to her when I need family pictures and highly recommend her. … [Read more...]

Making Time for Families During the Holidays!

Movie and a Dinner!

  "Tis the Season..."  Tis the Season for WHAT?  Lately I have noticed a growing trend of 'me' syndrome.  Our society is even encouraging it with songs and advertising.  It is very disheartening, especially when you are trying to raise your children to think of others first.  Everyone on the hill works full time with the exception of my mom and me.  Still, my sister seems to cook a lot … [Read more...]

Practical guide for introverts to survive “Greeting your Neighbor” at church

For my bible belt friends... all in good fun.  "Now turn and greet your neighbor!" My heart briefly sinks every time I hear that before it returns to the rapid beating of anxiety. My palms go sweaty and I nervously look around in fear- wondering which awkward encounter to have first. I understand that the "greeting your neighbor" time is suppose to be about fellowshipping with other … [Read more...]