O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
The words to this beloved and oft-sung hymn have never seemed more apropos...Oh, Come, Oh, Come Emmanuel Oh, Come, oh, Come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the...
View ArticleSome Children See Him
Some children see him lily white,The Baby Jesus born this night.Some children see him lily white,With tresses soft and fair.Some children see him bronzed and brown,The Lord of Heav'n to earth come...
View ArticleMarvelous Wonderful Savior...Come to Earth as a Babe
I never grow tired of marveling over the wonder of it all...Source: marvelouskiddo.blogspot.com via Kathy on Pinterest A Christmas Poem by Christina Rosetti (written 1872, later set to music)In the...
View ArticleThe Wonder of Christmas In Little One's Eyes
The Husband and I took each of the granddaughters to Cheekwood on separate Saturdays during the holidays. It was such a wonderful experience that we hope to make it a "grandparent" tradition. While the...
View ArticleA Tradition Kept Strong, The Christmas Brunch
Nanny and Pappy (The Husband's parents) would be so happy to know that we are continuing the family tradition of gathering together with siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews for...
View ArticleChristmas Card 2012 and The Husband's Christmas Letter
Merry Christmas from the White Family....Thanks once again to the marvelousEmily O. Holmes Paper Loveliesfor our card design!On another note...The Husband works for an incredible organization,...
View ArticleFavorite Things....Yet Again!
The Ish Girls Bible Study got together for our annual Christmas dinner, and in lieu of an ornament exchange or something of a similar ilk, we decided once again to have our "Favorite Things Party."...
View ArticleLittle Two's Christmas with Nonna and Pappy
It felt like at least three Christmases around here...not that I am complaining, because I loved every moment of it all. There is nothing better in my book than having family come, and come, and...
View ArticleAnd What to My Wondering Eyes Should Appear
Hands down my favorite Christmas Eve moment...It doesn't get much better or more magical than this.
View ArticleMirror, Mirror on the Wall...An Important Conversation about Beauty
Source: google.com via Christie on Pinterest I've been toying with this post for the past year or so as it has been on my heart for sometime. This idea surfaces periodically, and I push it down, but...
View ArticleA Little Levity on a Rainy Day
My last post was heavy. I used up too many brain cells. Today, I just need to chill. And smile a little. Maybe laugh out loud. How about you? Here's some help in that direction...Source:...
View ArticleA Beauty that is Not False
In light of my recent post about beauty (Mirror, Mirror on the Wall), I wanted to share these thoughts again about a very special woman and the very important life lesson she gave me. Raising a...
View ArticleWinter's Song
Somehow winter seems not to have gotten the message. Its arrival here in Middle Tennessee is long overdue. Despite the gloom that winter sometimes casts across my soul, I love and appreciate the...
View ArticleUpdate on Little Three!
My, my, how time flies when you are having fun...and that's precisely what Little Three is all about...having fun! He is a laidback, happy baby who shares the joy from his storehouse of love that is...
View ArticleLittle Worker Bees
It was a cold crisp day. The temperature did not make it above freezing but the brilliant sunshine seemed to take the chill off the day long enough for Little One and Little Two to work alongside...
View ArticleA Super Duper Time at the Super Bowl, Part I
The Husband didn't even notice the power failure at the Super Bowl...he already thought that Beyonce danced the lights out in her half-time show. He only regrets that he and son number three (also...
View ArticleSuper Duper Super Bowl, Part II
I know that I promised highlights of the game, but I could resist this picture of Alicia Keys and that white grand piano...Ouch!The clock ticks down on Super Bowl 47 as the longest Super Bowl in...
View ArticleMy Treasure Chest
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be... I am a blessed woman. My treasure chest is filled to overflowing with the love of three little people. In case you haven't guessed, they are my...
View ArticleReal...a Profound Truth in a Child's Book
We all know that sometimes the wisest words come from the simplest of places. Thus, it is no surprise that children's books are often filled with indelible truths...truths that stay with you long...
View ArticleTender Truth in Yet Another Children's Book
The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery was published in 1943 and has been translated into over 180 languages. That ought to be proof enough of the enduring nature of this tender and touching...
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