Category: holiday

Christmas Miracles

Christmas Miracles

Gone are the days when I wake up at the crack of dawn eager to open presents. The excitement is still there, but it’s tempered by the desire to sleep. Of course, when you...

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The Night Before Christmas 2008

The Night Before Christmas 2008

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, Something was stirring, but it wasn’t a mouse. The presents were placed under the tree with care. A sense of excitement hung in the...

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Bright Lights, Big Carriages

Bright Lights, Big Carriages

We gathered with friends tonight for a carriage ride through the Christmas light displays in the Deerfield neighborhood of Plano. The one-hour tour takes you through the most decorated streets in the neighborhood, including...

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Christmas Cheer

Christmas Cheer

  I’m not feeling inspired tonight, so I’ve decided to forego the normal blog post and simply spread some Christmas cheer.  This video features my all-time favorite Christmas light display.  It rocks…check it out....

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Christmas Light Displays

Christmas Light Displays

As a child, one of the things I loved about the Christmas season was hopping in the car with my parents and touring through the local neighborhoods to look at the Christmas decorations. My...

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My Christmas Playlist

My Christmas Playlist

Job stress is trying to strip all joy out of the upcoming holiday season. I’m not ready for Christmas. It’s coming too fast, and I’m not in the mood. Normally, I love this time...

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Scared of Santa

Scared of Santa

For many kids, it’s an annual event. Their parents dress them up and haul them to the mall to get a photo taken with Santa. Many enjoy the experience, but it seems that far...

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Christmas Wish Lists

Christmas Wish Lists

With only 19 days until Christmas, it’s time to get serious about shopping for gifts. For those of you who already have your Christmas shopping done, I hate you. No, I’m kidding. I applaud...

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The Thanksgiving Bash

The Thanksgiving Bash

Our Thanksgiving celebration kicked off at noon with both sets of parents and Gary’s grandmother. It was a smaller celebration this year since both of our siblings were spending the holiday with their in-laws,...

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