December 11th gave the world you. December 12th gave us to each other. Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to my husband! It is a rare gift to be married to your best friend, and an even rarer gift to still feel those butterflies 16 years later. You have been the steady rhythm in my life for over a decade and a half. Peopl…

Today is a special day on the calendar. It’s December 11th, the day the world got a little brighter because Daniel was born. Happy 39th Birthday to my husband, my best friend, the man who keeps life interesting, keeps me laughing, and (let’s be honest) keeps me sane and grounded through the ups and downs of it all. I …

Christmas comes this time each year, no matter how the past 11 months have treated us. Some years are blessed with prosperity and abundance, while others are more prone to hardship. Christmas isn't always a joyful season for everyone, and it can be quite disappointing if you're only looking through the worldly…

If you scroll through Instagram right now, it looks like the entire world is living in a snow globe. You know the photos I’m talking about. The ones with the perfectly coordinated matching pajamas. The trees that look like they were decorated by a professional designer (and maybe they were). The baking videos where no…

Welcome back to Blogmas! Is it really Christmas without the music? For me, the holiday season doesn't officially begin until I hear those first few jingling bells on the radio (usually by November 1st). Music has a way of instantly transporting us. You aren't just driving to work or doing dishes; you’re walkin…

Did November fly by in a blur for anyone else? I looked at the calendar this morning and realized we are almost a week into December. Despite my best intentions to slow down and savor the season, and to be totally honest, I feel like I’m already playing catch-up! Between the shopping, the planning, and the regular day…

We are deep in the holiday spirit over here, which means it is time for one of my favorite annual traditions: The Wish List Post. If you know me, you know that Receiving Gifts is absolutely my love language. I love the thought, the wrapping paper, the surprise; all of it! But strangely enough, whenever my husband asks…

Let me set the scene for you... the sun has set, the start of your silent night. Your Christmas tree is twinkling with golden light that dances across glittering ornaments. The house is quiet, save for the faint crackle of a wood wick candle and the nostalgic croon of vintage holiday classics. You take a deep breath, …