Abby Lee

A Tale of Two Sisters

This picture was taken the day Julie became my sister. That’s weird to say since I am 8 years younger, but that picture is how I got her as a sister. It’s a big deal to me and the few times I have actually seen it, I have smiled ear to ear. It’s when myContinue reading “A Tale of Two Sisters”

If A Stocking Could Tell A Story

I have had the same Christmas stocking my whole life. So has my sister. We have never had any other stocking and we are both over 40 (she is well over it…don’t tell her I typed that. She will take my presents back.). We take extra good care of our stockings and it’s not ChristmasContinue reading “If A Stocking Could Tell A Story”

Here’s The Situation

If you know me, then you know I adore an ornament. I mean it. Obsessed even. I collect them for all the things. I buy them for trips, memories that mean more than I want to ever let go, milestones, and just because they are cute sometimes. My tree is FULL and so is myContinue reading “Here’s The Situation”

Tales and Traditions

Traditions that are rooted in love and truth are the ones that “stick” and make the best tales for years to come. Christmas is full of traditions and tales for all of us. Many are good and some are usually not so good, if we are honest. What are some of your favorite traditions atContinue reading “Tales and Traditions”

Jesse Tree

We love to celebrate Jesus in our home with our Jesse Tree ornaments each Christmas. These ornaments tell the story of Jesus and take you through the Bible for 26 days during the most festive season of the year. In the book of Isaiah it says, “And there shall come forth a rod out ofContinue reading “Jesse Tree”

Expecting Christmas

Let’s be brutally honest here…Christmas can be down right exhausting! In every way. Physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and financial. We have things and people pulling us in all directions so it is essential that we make the effort to bring Christ into our hearts and homes this Christmas before it claims our joy. No whereContinue reading “Expecting Christmas”

Comparing Christmas

One thing you won’t find me doing is comparing my Christmas to someone else’s. I can confidently say that to you. Thankfully, my traditions outweigh any time for that kind of nonsense and I want yours to do the same! Comparison is crippling and the thief of joy. Oh, friend, what a waste it isContinue reading “Comparing Christmas”

Prepare Him Room

It has become a race to see how quickly Christmas can hit our stores, our televisions and social media. Some years it is received with a nice big gut punch of anxiety and other years it can be a blissful welcome into our festive little souls. I will admit that I had my first pumpkinContinue reading “Prepare Him Room”

My father is not a saint, a ghost nor an angel

He had jokes, always It’s been a year this week since my daddy left this earth to take up residency inside his mansion in glory. I love to laugh at the thought of anyone thinking Bob Skutt is dressed like cupid, Casper or flying around in angel wings. Y’all, Bob, isn’t fluttering about watching overContinue reading “My father is not a saint, a ghost nor an angel”

Just Another Predictable Tuesday, Until It Wasn’t

We are inching up to the first heaveniversary of daddy’s death. I decided I didn’t want to forget the details of that day from my perspective. He was such a loud light in all of our lives and that is missed more than any of us can truly express. I know heaven is a louderContinue reading “Just Another Predictable Tuesday, Until It Wasn’t”