Enjoying The Journey · Holidays

Month in Review + Christmas Recap {December 2021}

I try to pack December full of all the festive things, soak up the fun of the season and enjoy every moment. I have a lot to share in this recap, so get comfy and let's jump in! We enjoyed a couple date nights in our festive downtown this month - it really looks like… Continue reading Month in Review + Christmas Recap {December 2021}

Holidays · Recipes · Time Management

Menu Monday + Christmas Week Eats {12.20.21}

It's Christmas week! I'm so excited for all the fun things we have planned, including the delicious food we're going to eat! Because I'm working a couple days this week, I kept our regular meals really simple to give me time to prep ahead for the holiday meals. My family will be here on Tuesday… Continue reading Menu Monday + Christmas Week Eats {12.20.21}

adoption · Enjoying The Journey · Faith

{Big} Life Update: Our Adoption Journey

Yep, you read that correctly. After 11 years of marriage, Paul and I are in the process of being approved as adoptive parents! Adoption has always been on our hearts. I was deeply impacted by several precious foster children that I encountered while serving in various ministries in my early 20's. We went into our… Continue reading {Big} Life Update: Our Adoption Journey

Enjoying The Journey

Comfort Classics: White Christmas {Movie Review}

I've had so much fun sharing my favorite classic movies with you this year! These films are so precious and nostalgic to me, having grown up on them and having enjoyed them with the people I love most. Wrapping up the year with a review of White Christmas is perfect, both because it's December and… Continue reading Comfort Classics: White Christmas {Movie Review}

Decor · Holidays

Christmas Home Tour {2021}

Welcome to my Christmas home tour! We'll start outside and work our way into the house. This year's decor was definitely influenced by our favorite Christmas movie - White Christmas. See if you can spot all the references! Columbia Inn sign The front door is simple and something that will carry me through winter. Win!… Continue reading Christmas Home Tour {2021}

Friday Favorites · Holidays

Month in Review + Thanksgiving Recap {November 2021}

Thanksgiving 2021 was one of the best ever! My mom hosted the Ham Fam (my side of the family, the Cunninghams) and we packed so much good food and fun family time into those two days. Everything tasted as good as it looked! My mom presents everything so beautifully and we enjoyed the benefits of… Continue reading Month in Review + Thanksgiving Recap {November 2021}

Recipes · Time Management

Menu Monday + Inexpensive Meals {11.29.21}

This time of year I like to plan at least a couple meals into my menu that are super simple. This means they are inexpensive and they are easy. It helps my budget when I balance out the cost of holiday shopping and entertaining with meals like spaghetti and tacos. Simple meals can still be… Continue reading Menu Monday + Inexpensive Meals {11.29.21}

Enjoying The Journey

Comfort Classics: Miracle on 34th Street {1947 Movie Review}

"Christmas isn't just a day, it's a frame of mind." Is there a more classic Christmas movie than Miracle on 34th Street? I make sure to watch this one during the week of Thanksgiving, and it is a treasured part of my holiday traditions. https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Street-Movie-Poster-24x36in/dp/B004E5MCIU/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=miracle+on+34th+street+poster&qid=1636997850&qsid=145-7397774-2439401&s=movies-tv&sr=1-6&sres=B003C7NQZY%2CB0049OP6P2%2CB07GWF2VGH%2CB004E5MCIU%2CB000JVZ730%2CB001JKH0VM%2CB08NTVYFQ6%2CB00KK6DLHI%2CB004UX6GSS%2CB08HV56CC3%2CB004UYKHK0%2CB00KK6OHJY%2CB0015T7W9C%2CB0049UOXZA%2CB07GGM11XZ%2CB09KVGVX5T&srpt=WALL_ART Rundown: Year: 1947Starring: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwen and… Continue reading Comfort Classics: Miracle on 34th Street {1947 Movie Review}