Twelve Drummers Drumming

1.  Our merry and bright annual friend trio pic!

2.  My Tulsa fam, the Wilsons and Weatherfords!

3.  Kelly's "Favorite Things" Christmas party!

4.  Triston Michael and I at my party on 12-20

5.  Mother/daughter pic by the Christmas banner!

6.  Iwanagas and Wilsons at the Bougie Charcuterie Party!

7.  Pic with Parker after The Nutcracker ballet!

8.  "A Mockey Little Christmas" Year #8

9.  Farewell lunch with Judge Brockman and Doris!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! ❤

This = the final day in my 12 Days of Recaps with a few blog quotes and my top nine photos from each month of 2025!

DECEMBER:

"Resuming an activity after an interruption... extending the validity of a contract... repairing something that is worn out or broken.  Gracious, all of that speaks to me and applies to desires that are resurfacing."

~Renewal, 12-1-25

"I gave all the children's books I'd been saving to the wonderful Wilson fam, knowing they read to their children and have two young kids and one on the way... and it made me really happy to see Tate enjoying it!"

~Marble Jars and Kingdom Hope, 12-6-25

"We have a heart designed for the unending family-style connections and redemptive joy and lasting purpose that will. be. ours. forever. in the Kingdom of Heaven, and all the lovely things we experience here will always be partial and incomplete by comparison.  So make the most of all the joy you are given here, but let your heart find rest in the firm and secure Kingdom hope we have through Christ!  The best is yet to come, truly."
~Marble Jars and Kingdom Hope, 12-6-25

"Jessica was talking to Kantrell about how she has to be more careful about what she eats because her metabolism has changed since she was in her mid-20s, and Jon chimed in with: Pretty sure my metabolism changed when I was 8! lol"
~A Very Bougie Christmas, 12-7-25

"Most of us hide our preferences and conform in an effort to belong... this book is a roadmap for questioning the perceived norms, speaking honestly about our true values, and building healthier environments where AUTHENTICITY replaces conformity!"
~Final Books for 2025, 12-9-25

"Apple Music gave me my 2025 recap - I really laughed about Jon Bon Jovi being my top artist for the month of March!  I was on a Blaze of Glory kick and apparently listened to that one song enough to outrank any other artist that month."
~Blaze of Glory, 12-10-25

"[Kyndal]'s the best.  And watching that made me want to look back at my own childhood pics and videos with more grace and positivity! "
~Sassy, Brave, & Cute, 12-12-25

"I'm never likely to turn down a remote job, but I want to be very clear that I've loved my time in Cleveland County and been treated very well here!  Judge Brockman has given me his own gated parking space, worked with my school schedule, supported my adoption and counseling goals, and been great about taking care of the record!"

~Christmas Remix, 12-17-25

"Mockey and the Boys!  Thankful for the way these two have shown up for me over the past 15+ years... their Godly wisdom, genuine support, and all the laughter they bring into my life has gotten me through some rough seasons and shaped who I am today!"
~Feliz Navidad, 12-21-25

"'Grief must be witnessed, not fixed.'  ...When grief feels sharp for me, writing helps to soften it, and knowing my words will be read by even one person who cares about me helps me feel less alone in hard seasons."
~Surprise Last Day, 12-22-25

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