For me it's children, animals and watching people laugh. These are a few of my favorite things! They bring me joy unending. At this...

I was in a total panic! I looked in every drawer, underneath furniture and in the folded towels to no avail. I couldn't find baby Jesus!...

Why do we get such a thrill out of leaving gifts from "Santa"? I think it's because we all love the mysterious. We love passing on this...

I spent years trying to master the task of taking a good photo of the boys for our annual Christmas card. I remember one year when the...

Every year I promise myself that the Christmas season is going to be peaceful, well-planned, enjoyable and most of all, meaningful. I've...

For years our Thanksgiving family tradition was to take turns sharing why we are thankful. Every year it seems like we would hear the...

We do it every single day! Half the time we don't even realize we are doing it. What is it? Daydreaming and hoping for a better life. It...

You know the dream. Quiet sandy beaches and blue skies. You're walking on the crunchy sand while warm water dances on your toes. Your...

Rounding the last corner of our destination, our two boys started cheering as my parent's home in Nipomo, CA came into view.The four-hour...

I've brewed my coffee and I'm getting ready to start a brand new day. With my cup in hand I head over to my cozy spot and I read or...

At eight months old, our son had just awakened for his morning bottle. As Sean and I cuddled on the couch, I lifted the bottle to his...