How Important are Family Traditions? The other day I mentioned to a friend that we aren’t going to have a Christmas tree this year because we’re in between homes. This shouldn’t be a big deal – except it kind of is … Christmas Trees Not putting up a tree (or not decorating for Christmas) will … Continue reading
Buying or making a new ornament for the Christmas tree every year is one of my favorite family traditions. The tradition started the year we got married when one of my close friends gave us an ornament for our tree. It was just a little wooden ornament attached to a present; but it represented our new … Continue reading
A favorite event of most Cub Scouts is the annual Rain Gutter Regatta. I love this photo of the colorful boats waiting to race. The boys must make their boats by themselves; however, guidance from an adult is permitted. This year Pops helped our grandson with his boat. Pops said that it seemed like it was just a … Continue reading
We’re spending the day cooking and wrapping presents. This has been a transition year for our family in many ways; so we’re going to start a new Christmas Eve tradition — Christmas Eve fondue fun! Tonight the fun will begin. We’re going to have cheese and chocolate … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 