As so many of my stories do, this one starts in the kitchen, where I add the final touches to our meal. We fill our bowls or plates and gather. Not around the table, as one might think, but in front of the television. Why? Because it’s October, and it’s family movie night. My family … Continue reading Traditions: October Movie Nights
The house is still quiet when I rise from my bed. Most mornings, the smell of brewed coffee greets me, but today I am the first to tread the creaking floorboards. After the normal Friday rituals— Bible, coffee, Instagram— I find myself in the kitchen, mixing flour and water together in anticipation of crusty bread. … Continue reading Traditions: Soup Sunday
Happy #menumonday, friends! As you probably saw in my post from last week, I had foot surgery a week ago. I'm recovering well, and even was able to make dinner on Thursday (it was a quick and easy one, I promise). True to form, my biggest struggle so far is remembering to take it easy … Continue reading Menu Monday 8.16.21
Happy #menumonday, friends! This week will bring us the start of a new year. I don't know very many people who are sad to see 2020 go. I'm sure hopeful that 2021 will bring more hope and joy than 2020. Of course, there were moments of happiness and joy, but we are hopeful to be … Continue reading Menu Monday 12.28.20
I still remember the first year that my aunt and uncle decided not to come home for Christmas. Up to that point in my young life, Christmas had always revolved around Grandma's house, and there was no reason in my mind why it should change. Until it did. Christmas seemed smaller that year, and I … Continue reading Christmas Traditions: When Traditions Change
Happy #menumonday, friends! Can you believe it? Christmas week is here!! I'm excited, but it is a bit bittersweet. In a "normal" year, we'd be packing up this week and heading to Montana to visit family, but this year... Well, we are staying home. I'm a little relieved to not be traveling the passes this … Continue reading {Menu Monday 12.21.20}
I am a stickler for waiting for Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. My daughter, on the other hand, could play it year round if I would let her. My favorites include all those classic Christmas tunes: Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, and Karen Carpenter's velvet tones. There's even a great non-traditional song by Trisha Yearwood that … Continue reading Christmas Traditions: Songs
Happy #menumonday, friends! It's the last week of school before Winter Break, and I'm so ready! Things will be a little different this year (who's soooo tired of saying that?) but it will be lovely to have some down time, some relaxation, and some family time. I love that we get the full two weeks … Continue reading {Menu Monday 12.14.20}
This weekend, we will bake. Food is a favorite way to celebrate and mark traditions around here. In a year when many other traditional ways we would celebrate aren't possible, we are holding tightly to this one. There will be literal piles of cookies in my kitchen. It makes me happy just thinking about it. … Continue reading Christmas Traditions: Food
Happy #menumonday, friends! It’s hard to believe we are already a week into December. 2020 is quickly coming to a close (good riddance)! I hope you’re enjoying a slower holiday season and taking time to celebrate, even if it is small things along the way. Our Decembers are often filled with evening events, and while … Continue reading [Menu Monday 12.7.20}
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