Lovely Lights

Corey and I had such fun watching Elsie's eyes light up as we decorated the tree. She took every opportunity to help--even to clean up the pine needles from off the floor in true toddler fashion.

{straight into the mouth}

"Do {We} Have Room?"

This clip was passed along to me and it touched me so much I felt to post it. If we have room for Him, we will feel His love in abundance. With that love, we can do as he has commanded--that is to love one another as he has loved us. There is nothing else that can bring greater JOY--in its purest form--to our lives.

Southern Charm

Earlier in November, we paid a visit to the Rabe Family {Corey's sister and fam} and were warmly greeted and treated with all the Southern Charm you could imagine. When we walked in their apartment, you could smell the ever-so-yummy pumpkin chocolate-chip cookies she'd just brought out of the oven. She set them out on the most darling glass pedestal platter.
Those cookies hit the spot.
Ben, Kendra, Sophie, and Graham refreshed our memories with details of Civil War history. We ate at some really fun and cozy places--including a new ice cream parlor {MY FAVORITE}. A nice drive lead us to delightful Leiper's Fork, where we ate a
hearty Southern breakfast at Puckett's.
We learned all about Studio B where Elvis, Dotty West, and other Country heroes made their debut. We ended a fine trip walking down Broadway in Downtown Nashville listening to the twang in all its glory--echoing out into the streets. We LOVED it.
Thank you Rabes for a good time.