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