One morning I came downstairs and all the figures of the Nativity Scene were turned inward. I asked Robert if he had done such a thing and he said no. Of course that left only one person guilty. I asked little man if he had turned the Nativity Scene that I had so intricately placed […]
Christmas
Merry Christmas from the McLendons!
Maybe, just maybe by my third year of Seminary I will figure out how to manage Christmas card ordering season … and finals. So far I am 0 and 2. Please keep sending them to us. We love them, we love you, and promise to return to the Christmas card circuit one day! When I […]
McLendon Christmas Letter: Now that it is almost February…
Well…Robert wrote a Christmas letter this year and we failed to get it in the mail. It is too good not to share, so we are posting it here. For all to enjoy. So, now that it is almost February we are going to officially say good bye to 2014 and say hello to 2015. […]
Christmas Cards. A Blubbering Mess. Adoption.
I am a mail junkie. There you go. Confession just from the very beginning let’s get it out there. It’s the first thing I do upon arriving home every afternoon. If I am home when the mail lady comes–I go straight out to check it. Some (like the hubs) may call it an addiction. I […]
Merry Christmas, Love The McLendons
Merry Christmas our dear friends. How I wish we could send this to each and every one of you. Thankful for you and the way that you love us. Thank you for living life with us. Thank you for your sweet encouragement. We are grateful for each of you and thank our Jesus for you. […]
Merry Christmas!
Photo Credit: Jessi @ Naptime Diaries Merry Christmas Friends! Since we’ve spent the whole month reading the Scriptures together, I just couldn’t let today pass without posting The Christmas Story. Enjoy my friends. May you be blessed today. Luke 2:1-21 “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world […]
Shopping Local?
Hi friends! Are you still Christmas shopping? Don’t worry…we are too. We’re 95% done! Just a few more little things to pick up! {What do you buy for a 9 month olds stocking???} Just wanted to check in with you and make sure we weren’t the only one’s still shopping! And if we aren’t….I want […]
Advent….wreath or calendar? Or both?
Hello December 1st! Hello 28 degrees when I woke up this morning! Chilly!!!! With today being December 1st, the Advent Calendar begins. For the church, Advent started this past Sunday, November 28th. So my question is to you.. what are your family traditions when it comes to Advent? We are starting a couple of new […]
Christmas Shop (and a coupon code!)
Hello friends! I just added 3 more lovelies into the Christmas Shop … I love each and every one of these So pretty… and not just your average red and green… Some are satin… Some have quirky vintage buttons… Some are perfect for those days of Christmas shopping… Some are perfect for the office… Some are […]
My Favorite Christmas Moment
When all was said and done last night and everyone else in the house had gone to bed, my favorite Christmas moment happened–I’m grateful for my family. What was your favorite Christmas moment this year?