There is nothing more beautiful than hearing a choir sing Christmas carols. Rob and I have made the annual tradition of attending the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir: “Festival of Carols” . It is always held in the first couple of weeks … Continue reading
So much controversy this little Elf can bring! The web is buzzing – just like it was last year, with the lovers and the haters of the Elf on the Shelf. I happen to be a lover of our little elf, Quiet … Continue reading
I love our Christmas traditions! I talked about our favorite ones here last year. We always start the season off with watching “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Since we don’t have all the kids next weekend (first weekend in December), we … Continue reading
Ever since Halloween finished (3 days ago), Josh has been crazy into Christmas. Making lists, checking out websites, and asking me non stop about stuff. The other night, while lying in bed saying good night, he commented how I am not … Continue reading
Well the holiday festivities are done! Just a little recap:We had a great Christmas eve. Zach and Zandra read their Christmas alphabet that they wrote last year. We read “Teach the Children”.Then we re-enacted the Nativity. It was great. The … Continue reading
Christmas 2011Another year and we’re at the Holiday cheer! From fun in the sun in the Dominican To cool in the pool in Montreal, to cottage riding and Josh baptized in front of us all We’ve travelled and ravelled and … Continue reading
Although I love Christmas, Christmas Eve is a little bit of a bittersweet time too. It makes me think of all the people in my life who I miss; who have left the journey here on earth. Obviously, my Dad … Continue reading
Our fave Christmas traditions: 1. Quiet Elfie and Advent calendar2. Secret Santa3. Christmas Eve Nativity Play and Program4. Chritmas Eve Buffet5. Tree day : get it in the wagon and decorate!6. Sugar cookies, gingerbread house and baking plates!7. Christmas Movie … Continue reading
This link was passed along on Facebook the other day and I thought it was a great example of “paying it forward” and how we should be aiming to live every day (not just at Christmas time). I showed it … Continue reading