Preparing for Candlemas

In our home, we are preparing for Candlemas.  The name Candlemas comes from the tradition of churches blessing their candles for the coming year.  There are more religious aspects to this festival, but I like to focus on the seasonal ones.  On February 2nd (yes, also Groundhog’s Day) we will be at the midway point [...]

Ollie turns two.

In our home, on this birthday morning, the birthday child gets dressed and heads right over to the dining room.  The birthday ring, birthday crown, and a birthday gift awaits him there.  The birthday boy gets to don his crown as we sing to him.  After blowing out the candles, he gets his gift and [...]