PJ is closing out another year of his Photo Blogging Challenge with the theme, Magic of the Season. Despite COVID-19's best efforts, it simply cannot cancel the holidays and the magic of the season that goes with it. Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more. ~The Grinch … Continue reading December Photo Challenge: Magic of the Season
Christmas
The Spider Who Saved Christmas
Yes, you read the title correctly. It's a book my mom gave to the grand girls and is a sweet, sweet Christmas story written by New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo; with gorgeous illustrations by Randy Gallegos. The story is based on a German or Ukraine folk tale that explains why tinsel is put … Continue reading The Spider Who Saved Christmas
Whirlwind holiday season
Exhausted might not be the best word for the holiday season, but it's certainly appropriate. And it's not from the usual holiday merriment. Come with me on a tour of my last couple months. Buckle up buttercup, it's been a wild ride. Back in July, during all the lockdowns, I was uncharacteristically an over-achiever when … Continue reading Whirlwind holiday season
Santa babies
Well, they're not exactly babies anymore. This is another "tradition" I started back in 2016 when they were both "littles" and fit under the Christmas tree much better than they do now. They are older (and bigger) now. And, this year someone can sing All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. They … Continue reading Santa babies
Magic is still in the air
The Christmas season is finally here! And not a moment too soon. The year of 2020 has been one giant, hot mess hasn't it? Aside from our vacay in February, the rest of the year has been one of disappointment, cancellations and frustration. But there's magic in the air now. Christmas magic. And, in our … Continue reading Magic is still in the air