We are normally such homebodies, but the last few nights have been more activity-driven than usual. Maybe that's why I woke up this morning and immediately thought about how we had nothing going on tonight and could quite possibly be in our pajamas … [Continue reading]
I’m Not Here Because I’m There
15 December 2014 by
A few years ago I started putting together a little gift guide for $20-ish gifts for teenage girls. I did this because one of the perks of my job is that I listen to teenage girls ALL DAY LONG, and it made sense to translate that knowledge into … [Continue reading]
It’s Beginning To Look A Little Like Christmas-ish
10 December 2014 by
Well, we have a Christmas tree. THIS IS PROGRESS. We actually have a live tree this year - our first one in about 12 years - and I am a little fascinated by it. The trunk is very straight, but one section of it is just flat-out unwieldly: … [Continue reading]
A Collection Of Terribly Important Information
7 December 2014 by
- One day last month the lovely and oh-so-talented Christy Nockels mentioned on Twitter that she was getting ready for a live CD recording, and I sorta kinda invited myself to attend. I mean, I invited myself by making a joke, but then Christy … [Continue reading]
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 40
4 December 2014 by
I will warn you that we talk about our dogs a whole lot on this one. We also talk about Melanie's far-reaching knowledge about back pain, Christy Nockels' upcoming worship concert, our nostalgia for the 70s, decorating for Christmas, college … [Continue reading]
Unwrapping the Greatest Gift
2 December 2014 by
I'm terrible at doing Supermom-type things like creating traditions. Maybe I enjoy variety way too much, but there just aren't a whole lot of Christmas things that we make sure to do year after year after year. Our primary points of consistency are a … [Continue reading]
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