Forever Beloved

Faith, Love & Truth

Hello. Goodbye.

hello december, goodbye november
hello my fav month…you’re so happy, festive, sparkly, shiny and you smell really super good
hello christmas tree, goodbye pumpkins
hello family time + lots of laughs

hello celebrating the real reason for the season, the birth of Christ
hello christmas ham {my fav}, goodbye thanksgiving turkey
hello holiday baking, goodbye self control
hello hot chocolate, goodbye hot cider
hello season of giving, goodbye buying for myself

hello Gregory, our elf on the shelf…oh how i’ve missed your naughty adventures
hello streaming christmas music all.the.time., goodbye regular radio stations
hello to every christmas movie out there, goodbye non-holiday movies
hello happy mail daily, goodbye boring mail

hello crafting presents, goodbye boring evenings
hello the time of year i wish i had a fireplace
hello kids christmas program, goodbye dry eyes
hello christmas caroling and christmas wrapping, goodbye free time
hello making lists and checking them twice
hello the season i’ve waited for all year long
hello the season that feels extra magical this year

Meal Planning Monday

Monday – Breakfast Burritos {tortillas, bacon, eggs, onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheese}
Tuesday – Cheddar Broccoli Soup and Bread Bowls {frozen Panera bread bowls}
Wednesday – Kentucky  Hot Brown Bake
Thursday – Cucumber Sandwich Slices
Friday – Aussie Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Saturday – Out to dinner
Sunday – Leftovers

Thankful {27/30} + {28/30}

{27/30} Today I am thankful for so, so many hands that all came together to put a roof on my new chicken coop. My Dad, Mom, husband and son worked tirelessly all day long to complete the roof. They came in the house at dusk, covered in tar and exhausted. That is nothing short than a labor of love. So thankful for all of them, words cannot express.

{28/30} Today I’m thankful for a morning spent with my loves putting up our Christmas tree and decorating our house. Carols will be cranked up loud, laughter will be heard and we’ll enjoy the morning spending time together.