Their presents were wrapped with care and placed under the tree. Their stockings are no doubt stuffed and hanging on the mantel. Those goodies will never be opened by their intended recipients, and the stocking suffers will go unused. Christmas is Newtown will be very somber and my prayers will be with all the families who don’t have children bouncing on […]
Category: christmas
Hey Y’all,OK I am not in denial anymore… Christmas is quickly approaching. My children (Erick especially) have already created their massive Christmas wish lists and I’m getting on it by the end of this month! Now… there are little kids out there who don’t have mom’s and dad’s who can fulfill their Christmas wish lists. […]
Hey Y’all: I was caught off guard last Thursday when I had to flip my calendar to December.I’m not ready. Not for ChristmasNot for 2012 I’m just not ready to say 2011 is over. Not that is was that great a year but because I’m not sure what 2012 will hold. So many things have […]
25 Days of Christmas
Hey Y’all: The countdown has begun, I know I’m a little late but the 25 Days of Christmas is here! We are just 2 and a half weeks til Christmas. I don’t know about you but I’M NOT READY. I haven’t purchased gift one but I will say that I’m excited for the holiday. Last […]
The Candy Cane
Hey Y’all: There is no evidence that the following is true but, I find it sweet and want to share it with you as my Merry Christmas! Many years ago, a candy maker wanted to make a candy at Christmas time that would serve as a witness to his Christian faith. He wanted to incorporate […]
Hey Y’all: The Christmas tree is decorated, lights are up at the window with snowfall as the back drop and then the question came; “Mommy, what’s Santa gonna bring me for Christmas?” Honestly folks I just looked at him and said, “I don’t know… what do you want him to bring you?” Erick didn’t say […]
Hey Y’all: So we (I) finally put up the tree on Monday night! It was a task! Some of the lights didn’t work (had to call my mom in NC to figure out how to fix them), it’s an artificial tree so I have little scrapes from the branches AND as I put ornaments on […]
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Hey Y’all: My Sista friend Mrs. Cooper posted this little holiday getting to know you and I figured I’d share too! What 5 items are top on your holiday wish list this year? Rest and relaxation (noting happening) A gift card from Bath & Body Works Money (what girl doesn’t want some long green?) Some […]
Hey Y’all: I looked at my Christmas stuff… then I quickly closed the closet door and put the box back. I’m not ready! But yesterday I figured out why…. Decorating the Christmas tree, stringing lights around the house, sending out holiday cards and even preparing for the Kwanzaa feast are all fun traditions that families […]