Alyssa Dawson

a little Christmas decor

Each year since we’ve had Hazel seems to go by faster than the last, especially around Christmas time. And the reason may be because it’s my very favorite time of year, good times always seem to speed by don’t they? I love teaching Hazel the true meaning of Christmas, even if the only part she understands is that it’s baby Jesus’ birthday. She loves looking at the Christmas tree, Santa, snow globes, and winding the music makers. But her favorite part just might be holding every baby Jesus we have, she must know He’s special…. Read More

top Christmas books for kids and toddlers

Hazel and I recently, accidentally started this new tradition. After lunch we grab a big stack of books and lug them to the front room. We turn on the Christmas tree lights, drape our Christmas blanket over our legs, and start to read. It’s a fun little tradition we’ve started, and I love that Hazel loves it. She has to have the blanket tucked in just right and we have to always bring the train book–it’s her favorite. Today we started a new tradition as well. Sparkle, our Elf, wrapped 12 Christmas books for us… Read More

what I’m liking, Friday

candy cane kiss cookies Merry Christmas! This is my absolute very favorite time of year, the lights, the love, the family, all the feelings in the air. It’s everything! I especially love that Hazel is so into it all too. She loves the lights, the Christmas tree, and Santa! I’m already enjoying all these fun things we’ve been doing with her, I love seeing the light in her eyes. Here are some recipes I want to make this December, all Christmas-y of course: The cutest Santa strawberry, seems like it might take a while to… Read More

the Best Christmas Movies to Watch This Season

Tis the season to watch all the best Christmas movies! But seriously, am I the only one who is making all kinds of new traditions this year? With Hazel starting to understand what is going on I’ve been trying really hard to get in the spirit of each Holiday and find ways to explain everything to her. The true meaning and all that kind of good stuff. Christmas is my favorite time of year, all the warm feelings, the happiness, the love, it’s all in the air. So, if it’s a new tradition you’re looking… Read More

a condensed version of my weekend

Sometimes I like to take to the Internet and dump/share/brag about my weekend and my life. This time around is far overdue. Just over a week ago Brand returned home from a service trip to Tonga-dental service that is. He had a ton fun and hasn’t stopped talking about it since, and I don’t blame him. That week Hazel a I kept ourselves as busy as we could, we played, ran errands, visited the children’s museum, and spent a lot of time outside, because if there is one thing that will make Hazel happy it’s… Read More