Scout Sunday

Emma was the lone (active) Girl Scout in attendance/who participated in Scout Sunday at church today. There were more (boy) Scouts present/participating than what is shown in the few pictures I took. The service was lovely, Emma read beautifully and was so proud to be recognized for her many, many years of Scouting one final time! xo  

Campers (One Final Time Together)

 

In which these three attend PL as campers together one final time! Wishing them the most fabulous week, but especially so for Grace and August as it is their last one as campers. Have an amazing time, y'all! xo 

Scenes From This Morning

 

Faith Community Family together in the pew (missing David and Everleigh). 

A song that feels even more important now. 

and candles lit for all the trans people killed over the course of 2024 in honor of the Trans Day of Rememberance (to be held later this week). 

This is the UCC. 
I am grateful. xo 

During the Festive Season

 

This year was easily the least I have ever blogged. Here is it, Decemebr 30th, and I have (including this post) blogged a total of 39 times. Before this year, the lowest number of posts in this space of ours was 127 (in 2022). This isn't to say that there have not been blog worthy events that would total in the hundreds, but it does speak to how full life is with two teenagers, a full time (paid) job, my full time unpaid job (as mama of those two amazing girls), as well as life as a wife and doctoral student. In early November I ended up resigning from my job as the Director of Children's Ministry at the church in Holliston, and we have fully returned to our church home/family in Framingham. That brought with it more downtime than I have had in a long while, though that will be short lived as I move into the proposal and disseration phase of my program starting in January. 

Our December was full of wonderful traditions. The Advent Spiral, Saint Nichoas Day, Winter Solstice (my most favorite Deemebr holiday!), cinnamon roll making (and delivering), and of, course, the Christmas Eve service. It was so lovely to be there, with a pew full of my church children, all of whom have grown into the most incredible young women and men. 

The bunnies have loved sitting by the tree as much as we do, and we are all so sure that they will be very sad when the tree comes down. Truly, is there anything more relaxing than sitting by the light of the tree before the sun comes up or after it goes down? 

It was quite a year for this family of ours. But more about that tomororw. Tonight is all about getting this blog updated so that we can go into 2024 and this next chapter, fresh and ready to go! xo 

On Grace And Emma's Confirmation Day!

What an absolutely wonderful day! The weather was gorgeous, the service incredible, and hte fact that Bonnie spoke about each of the confirmands during their actual confirmation was beyond special! Thank you to everyone who was there, be it in-person or online, to celebrate this special day! Our girls are so incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so much love! xo  

Today At Church

 

When you have pointe shoes to sew for a friend but also want to attend worship. xo

On Sunday In Holliston

 

On Sunday, the youth group packed care packages for those in college or in the military! It was another gorgeous day on the common with this incredible group of kids! xo