Catching Up on Christmas

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So, 3 kids isn’t hard, but it’s definitely busy.  By the time I actually have time to blog, I know I should work or do something productive around the house…or I sit kind of comatose, thinking but not doing any of those things.  Sigh.  Oh well, she’s so darn cute and smart and naughty, it’s [...]

Christmas Baking & Crafting & Sulking

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Yes, you read that right.  Our Christmases are filled with so many good things, but often we get doses of reality too.  This year is no exception.  We’ve been doing Truth in the Tinsel almost every day as an Advent activity, and with Nana and Papa as well as Aunt Sarah, we have baked, crafted, [...]

Christmas Family Pic

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Here is what we got- enjoy!

Our First Christmas as a Family of 5!

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Josh and I have never celebrated Christmas overseas or without our own parents.  This year is a first in many ways, especially with sweet Lizzie as a new addition!  Josh has been really excited to lead our family in our own traditions and in our worship of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  I took care of [...]

Christmas with Nana

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We celebrated our second Christmas with Josh’s mom, Nana/Phyllis, the afternoon Lizzie and I came home from the hospital.  It was such a special time to be together as a family.  The big kids had a great afternoon, and Lizzie got lots of snuggles.