VLOGMAS - Christmas is SOON






Hey there! Welcome to more VlOGMAS, my latest passion project. I’m all about snapping pics, shooting videos, and putting together clips. 

Christmas is soon and we are very, very excited.


With vlogging, there are definitely upsides—like capturing awesome memories, finding Christmas music, staying present in the moment, and weaving together a cool story.


But it’s not all perfect; I’ve had my share of downsides too. Sometimes I forget to record or get too busy to even think on it, and honestly, this whole thing takes a lot of time. My phone camera broke at one point, so I’m stuck using an old Android (which is a total pain) but I set a goal to complete vlogmas and I'm all in.  I really hope to invest in a really good camera one day (like after I get two kids through college).


This week and weekend were all about the highs—celebrating Christmas in every school. I didn’t realize how magical it all was until I looked back at the footage. Our elementary school kids were buzzing with excitement for weeks, even with all the rainy days and nowhere to let loose, but they totally nailed it. It’s wild to see just how much I pack into a week, and I love Christmas fun with family and friends.

...and then there were the lows—dealing with blood pressure issues, running low on energy, and feeling wiped out by 5 PM.  Maybe 2024 will be my year of health.  Gosh knows it better be.

I hope you enjoy our VLOGMAS.  See you after Christmas!


The work week before Christmas:


The weekend before Christmas:










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