sandhillsis on December 6th, 2009

I love getting to go home to Nebraska and visit with my mom. She is always good for a meaningful quote, a Bible verse or poem–memorized to seal her point.
This past Thanksgiving we were talking about W trading Legos with a good friend. I think it’s really cool and a great way to learn to ‘weigh [...]

Continue reading about A few thoughts from my mother, about boys

sandhillsis on December 5th, 2009

If you’re looking for a normal Christmas tradition idea, you won’t find it here. In fact, you probably won’t find anything remotely normal here. Fun, funny, weird, maybe, but not normal.
This is Where’s Waldo Santa.
 
I made him years ago, before kids and after sanity. Some friends and I made up a bunch of different characters out of [...]

Continue reading about Where’s Waldo Santa ~ A Christmas Tradition

sandhillsis on December 4th, 2009

Oh Rhodas, I can’t believe I’m telling you this. But, if you want Santa to stop at your house first, bake these sugar cookies and leave them for him Christmas eve. These will make Rudolf’s nose light up. These will make Blitzen for-go the hooch for the long night if you leave some extra for him. [...]

Continue reading about Santa’s Favorite Sugar Cookies

sandhillsis on December 1st, 2009

Sleigh bells ring. Are ya list’nen?
I’m not.
In the lane, snow is gliss’nen…
Snow. What snow. I’m looking out the window at my wheat field and wondering, is it really time for the tree? It’s 60 degrees for heaven’s sake. 
A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight… (well some of us are.)
W is almost ten and is wondering is Santa for true. [...]

Continue reading about A jar full of blessings