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Joyful Christmas
Merry Christmas to my friends and family—near and far, familiar and new. May this season wrap us in peace, joy, and love through the whole year ahead. May we hold…
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Christmas Eve at Home
This year, our Christmas lives mostly in the moments rather than in photos. Between children so excited they could hardly sit still—let alone eat—and the joyful chaos of preparing the…
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As Christmas Nears
As Christmas draws near, recipes are gathered, presents are wrapped, and stories are told—and retold, and told again. Lists are crossed off. Family gathers. Children shake the packages beneath the…
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Going on an Elf Hunt
Thank you, Aunt Shelley and Brother Mat. We found the Elf 🌲❤️
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A Rare Liturgical Antique
Over twenty five years ago I stumbled upon these processional shields at a brocante, where an entire group of them appeared at once—rare enough that it immediately drew attention. I…
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Christmas Town Carnival
Each year our little town puts on a Christmas carnival – free for all children. Rides, skating, Christmas caroling, a show, Santa, hot chocolate and croissants. Olivia is in her…
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Each Unique, Let’s Celebrate Each Other
A choreography of color and light. Singular, yet part of a group they create one A delightful purpose music in glass and gold. Note: In the ornaments I caught my…
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Memories by the Christmas Tree
Our little old Christmas tree sparkles—bright, patient, faithful. The evening surrounds me lwhile every bulb feels like a memory suspended in light tender and full. Gabriel laid near the tree,…
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Just Being With My Boy
A lovely first day catching up. I didn’t take a single photo of our day I was too absorbed in the moment. Gabriel spent the night with us, and after…
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Sacha’s Homecoming
As soon as Gabriel saw his Uncle he ran and leaped into his arms.
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