{Christmas Cheer Checklist // 2025}

There’s just something about the Christmas season that pulls me right back to the things that matter most… Jesus, family, slow moments, soft lights, cozy corners, and traditions that make our hearts feel full. Every December I try to be intentional, to slow down enough to soak in the goodness instead of rushing through it. Today I am sharing our Christmas Cheer Checklist 2025… a little guide full of joy-filled, simple, meaningful things that help me savor the season instead of sprinting through it. I hope it inspires you to create your own moments of wonder this year.

{Holiday Spirit, Gingerbread Memories, and a Texas Girl’s Hodgepodge}

Happy Wednesday! With the holidays in full swing, a busy hockey schedule, work projects piling up, and lots of sweet family time, I have been a bit behind in this space. Life has been full in the best ways, but it has definitely pulled me away from my usual blogging rhythm. I am hoping to get caught up this week because I have truly missed reading everyone's blogs and catching up on what you all have been up to. I hope you had the most amazing Thanksgiving, filled with good food, grateful hearts, and time with the people you love. It feels good to be back.

{Thankful Thursday // Week Four}

 Happy Thanksgiving, friends! 

I can hardly believe we’ve made it to the final Thankful Thursday of November. This little weekly gratitude series has been such a sweet reminder to slow down and notice God’s goodness...not just in the big, exciting moments, but in the small, steady ones too. As we head into this Thanksgiving weekend, my heart feels especially full.

Here’s what I’m thankful for this week...

{A Letter to My Son This Thanksgiving}

 My sweet Mason,

As Thanksgiving approaches and the world slows down just enough for us to look around and take it all in, my heart keeps landing on you. I’ve been reflecting a lot lately, and I keep coming back to how thankful I am for you... for the boy you’ve always been and the young man you’re becoming.

{From the Front Porch // The Sacredness of Home}

 Hi friends, and welcome back to another From the Front Porch reflection.

There’s something about this time of year that makes home feel especially sacred. The air outside has that cozy chill, the twinkle lights are starting to make their appearance, and the scent of something warm and comforting seems to linger in the air. It’s the kind of season that draws you in, where the world slows down just enough to remind you of the beauty right in front of you.