Category Archives: christmas

Grief at Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by joshandkorey

I’m struggling this Christmas. I want to make it magical for my kids–because my Christmases growing up were magical–but those memories make me sad. I can’t help but think back on Christmas Eves snuggled next to my mom and little … Continue reading →

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A visit to Santa

Posted on December 23, 2017 by joshandkorey
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Jacob’s Kindergarten Holiday Program

Posted on December 13, 2017 by joshandkorey

On Friday, we were treated to some seasonal songs by the Kindergarteners, first- and second-graders at Jacob’s school. It was just adorable! Jacob scanned the audience for us, and when he saw me, Grammie, Daddy and Jackie, his face lit … Continue reading →

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Christmastime is here

Posted on December 2, 2017 by joshandkorey
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This is how I wrap

Posted on December 24, 2016 by joshandkorey
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Christmas lights

Posted on December 24, 2016 by joshandkorey
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St. Nikolas festival 

Posted on December 12, 2016 by joshandkorey

Josh the volunteer:cake walk ​ Some awesome cake walk music: apparently one of the dads is a hip-hop violinist!​​ ​ Dancing baby!

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A life in Christmas ornaments

Posted on January 4, 2016 by joshandkorey

Taking down the decorations this weekend was an interesting task. I was amazed to see how much the ornaments we have collected tell the story of our lives together (Josh and I.)  It’s funny because I used to sort of … Continue reading →

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Twas the Day After Christmas: The post-Christmas cleanup 

Posted on December 28, 2015 by joshandkorey

   ‘Twas the day after Christmas, and new toys were here “But where shall we put them?” I started to fear.  The shelves they were crowded, the baskets were full “And how to keep tidy?” daddy started to mull.  I … Continue reading →

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Christmas 

Posted on December 27, 2015 by joshandkorey

in a few words: it was lovely. Magical.                 

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