Category Archives: holidays

For Your Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to my mom. To thank her for carrying me under her heart and then in her arms and now in her prayers. I love you, Mom! Mother’s Day is a chance … Continue reading

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A Rooster Egg Hunt

To a two year old, “Easter egg” sounds a lot like “rooster egg.” It makes sense. Roosters are chickens. Chickens lay eggs. I get it. But it’s still adorable when Silas says, “I playing with my rooster eggs.” This week … Continue reading

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Because Love is Something to Celebrate

Holidays are highlights throughout the year. They mark time, seasons, emotions, life,and important rememberances. They are memory-making times. Holidays motivate me to celebrate life and relish my family. Valentine’s Day is one holiday I want to make special because love … Continue reading

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An Early Valentine

Simple things are sometimes the best. I love you too, Dad.

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Easy Paper Heart Garland

Maybe you’re like me and have been thinking about Valentine’s Day ideas for weeks. I know I need to plan way in advance if I’m wanting to make the day special. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that sneaks … Continue reading

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Happy 2013!

~from the cutest Hobbit in the Shire

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Christmas With Little Boys

Christmas morning was magical! All nine of us (Mom and Dad Moody and three brothers had flown in on Christmas Eve) gathered in the family room to read the Christmas story and sing carols before opening the gifts. This was … Continue reading

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Christmas Card from Bethlehem

Bethlehem, Maryland is just down the road from Preston—where my Uncle Calvin farms. It’s common for people to drive to the tiny country town (known to the locals as “Beth-lem”) in order to mail their Christmas cards. The best part … Continue reading

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A Christmas Morning Carol

Lord Jesus, Savior, infant weak, Why come to earth as one so meek? A newborn babe, helpless and small; And yet Creator of us all. Thou hast no beauty, form, nor grace; No fortune, rank, no fame, no place That … Continue reading

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The Innkeeper

Merry Christmas Eve!

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