Join me for a story from our first year living in Japan. I wrote this post for Planting Roots: Strength to Thrive in Military Life, but the content can apply to every family! We may be wearing flip-flops and eating with chop-sticks, but it’s still Christmas! “I miss...
Family traditions are a memorable part of Christmas. For many, the Christmas season is not complete without trimming the tree, baking cookies, and searching for that special gift. Christmas PJ’s, reading the Christmas story, helping someone in need, and...
Happy summer, friends! Life in this corner of the world has been a little of crazy and a lot of wonderful lately. We’ve just returned from our annual beach trip. Toes in the sand and sun warm on skin–ah yes, this is a great way to enjoy the summer. Here we...
When I was a little girl, Easter was all about the bunny. And the basket. And the dress. Oh yes, the dress! The special Easter dress was family tradition that we looked forward to. As a child, I loved the pretty dress that often matched my sister. Some years we...
Kids go through phases and stages that you think will never pass. Most of the time they are fairly small behaviors that worry you like crazy as you pull your hair out and wonder if they will ever outgrow it. At three, you worry they will never be potty-trained. At...
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