Christmas Archives - Page 7 of 8

Clooney over Simpson in a landslide

by Robin | Dec 24, 2010 | Christmas, Weather, Winter, youtube ROCKS!

Because this Christmas, I wanted to post something reflective of that. While I love Frank Sinatra's and Michael Bublé's vocals the best, I had a hard time finding a video of "Let it Snow." There's the classic by Rosemary Clooney...

I’m trying SO HARD not to get my hopes up…

by Robin | Dec 22, 2010 | Christmas, SNOW, Weather, Winter

…so do I d a r e dream big…? I know it's silly and sophomoric, but the very thought of a White Christmas (something I've never experienced before) has me eagerly anticipating this Christmas with the heart of a...

Presents/Presence

by Robin | Dec 20, 2010 | (in)courage, Christmas, Faith, Family, Kids, Mom stuff, Parenting

You can't fool them, you know. Two pudgy hands cup left cheek and right, turn your face to demand your eyes laser lock onto hers, and she whisper-stomps "Mama, you're not listening…!" Technically, you're right...

holiday sparkles and christmas sprinkles

by Robin | Dec 15, 2010 | Blog Carnivals, Christmas, Family Traditions, Home

I'm dreaming of a {red &} white Christmas Yep, I'm a traditionalist when it comes to decorating each year. Visit Nester's Christmas Tour of Homes for beautiful decorating ideas from...

Irony

by Robin | Jan 3, 2009 | Christmas, Exercise in Frustration, Family, Kids, Personal, Raves & Rants

File this one under “You’ve gotta be kidding me…!”: Mentioned a few posts ago, I received an email notification that we would NOT be receiving the Rock Band 2 Wireless Drum Set I had: ordered weeks prior been given a UPS tracking number and a...

The wisdom of Linus

by Robin | Dec 24, 2008 | Christmas, Faith, Favorite things, Holidays, Personal, Religion, youtube ROCKS!

I interrupt my holiday baking–at the moment cinnamon rolls and a chocolate pound cake–to share some holiday cheer ~ When I was a child, Linus' monologue meant little to me; now, I fully appreciate its significance. I can't help but...