Raising a family isn’t easy. Raising a large, multi-racial, adoptive family is even more difficult, with many twists and turns in the journey. Adopting three siblings almost two years ago was an answer to years of prayer….and yet rocked our family like we never expected. One thing that happened caught me completely off guard. It [...]
I don’t like to wear skirts and dresses….they make me uncomfortable. Oh, did I mention my lovely varicose veins that were bequeathed upon me by my fore-mothers?? Yeah, stick with the pants, Kelly. Most of the time, in fall and winter, you will find me in a comfortable pair of jeans and a knit sweater [...]
“Hello, my name is Kelly and I’m afraid of knitting”….. That was my story just a few months ago. Really???!!! Afraid??!! Of yarn?! Yep. Scared me to death. Not the yarn, per se, the potential for failure. The very high likelihood that I could look “stupid” kept me from learning a skill that I really wanted to [...]
Dear God, Thank you for the amazing privilege of being a mother this Christmas season. What a responsibility you’ve given me as the “Memory Maker” of this home. Allow for good and loving memories of the holiday season in the hearts and minds of my children. Create in me a clean heart, God, one that overlooks the [...]
Perfectionism has no place in my life today…as a ‘recovering perfectionist‘, I see more clearly than ever how much relational damage I’ve done over the years by my need to be perfect. I have been reminded of my tendency towards perfection during Christmas, as I am tempted to fantasize about that Norman Rockwell holiday that [...]
Peppermint Meringue Cookies a Morristribe favorite! There’s a cute story here. A dear neighbor brought these to us as a gesture of Christmas cheer, years ago. I had never seen cookies like this, but after one taste, we were all hooked! The kids begged me to get the recipe and make them, immediately, if not sooner. One of [...]
This is a repost from last year, however, I suspect that my menu plan will be just about the same! Christmas is just a few days away, can you believe it? Are you prepared with your menu plan for the long holiday weekend? Being without an oven for several weeks now and without a dishwasher [...]
The holiday season is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but the children’s lists are getting pretty long. Have you ever wondered what kids really want for Christmas? Here are a few thoughts…. Traditions Traditions are the glue that bind families together. As small as they may seem, children totally latch [...]
I am very excited to announce the Morristribe’s first annual “12 Days of Christmas” Giveaway! Let me tell you, we are going to have a blast! Details will be outlined Monday 12/12, so be sure to check it out. We are going to have a lot of fun, you just wait. Oh, and the [...]
I love homemade Christmas decorations, especially when they look fabulous! Those of you who know me personally are probably chuckling to yourself about now. Yes, it’s true that I’m not very creative. However, I love texture and color, so there’s hope for me. I’m also a “recovering perfectionist” so crafts that involved a lot of [...]
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