Growing up we always had the traditional Advent calendar. The ones I remember from my childhood days were nothing like the Advent Calendars of today. The ones I remember definitely had a Christian theme to them and the countdown to Christmas was more of a Continue reading →
Veteran’s Day – 2021
The United States is a pretty amazing place to live. Yes, we have our problems but then what country doesn’t ? But when it all comes down to it we have a country that is pretty wonderful and I am reminded each and every day Continue reading →
Fourth of July is Coming!
To get everyone ready for the Fourth of July this year – enjoy this video with fireworks (complete with oohs and ahh) and patriotic music. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday and see you back here on It’s Just Life next week with a recap Continue reading →
Happy Tiara, Escargot, Brother’s, Aviation Maintenance Technician Day!
Today is a day to celebrate! Celebrate what, you ask? All of the above. My brother, Chris, has a Day of the Year calendar and quite often during the week I will get a Happy Taco Day or Happy Middle Brother Day text from him. Continue reading →
The Perfect Imperfect Nativity
A repost with a few changes because it deserves to be reposted. Growing up in a minister’s family was a good experience for me. I have heard many bemoan the fact that they were preacher’s kids but not me. I loved it. I loved the Continue reading →
Advent Brings Joy
Joy. Joy is all around us. We only have to open our eyes and observe. Joy is FaceTiming with our new grandson, Theo, as he sleeps on Micah’s chest. Joy is seeing the lights shine on our deck Christmas tree. Joy is a group of Continue reading →