Joyful

So excited for my sister in law @brinabussey ! Today is her first day at my alma mater @georgiacollege ! So proud of you Sab and your hard work! Congrats on becoming a bobcat! Can't wait to visit you in Milly. #gcsu #milly #sisters

2016. Jesus, marriage, family and adventuring kept me sane. Here's to 2017, may it be filled with more of the above and less of the rest of 2016. #newyear2017 #enjoycreation #adventure #1styearteacher #blueridgeparkway #backpacking #beaufortsc #libraryofcongress

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end.” - Isaiah 9:6-7 #advent #christmas #greatestgift

No Christmas Eve would be complete without a reading of this classic. #1moresleeptillchristmas #santaclausiscoming #busybeingbussey

Old tablecloths, cookie cutters, cookie dough, and family. All the ingredients needed to keep our cookie decorating tradition alive. #2daystillchristmas #chrismtastraditions #busybeingbussey

Spending my first two and a half hours in gridlock so I'm starting on my holiday reading list. #atlantatraffic #unveiled #francinerivers #christmasholiday #freedom #4daystilchristmas

Presents are wrapped, cookies are baked, bags are packed, and it's almost go time. #parentshouse #christmaspresents #1daytillfreedom #5daystillchristmas #busybeingbussey

Hidden between Christmas decorations is our fun new toy! Thanks for the echo dot Nick Nelson! I can now annoy Wes with Christmas music 24/7 and blame it on Alexa. 😝 #echodot #2daystillfreedom #6daystillchristmas

Taking students Christmas shopping at Lenox Mall requires Coffee. #nojoke #imexhausted #lenoxmall #whyarewestillinschool? #6daystillchristmas

Gorgeous Poinsettia, thanks to my wonderful Mum! 3 days till I can be very merrily done with work for 2016! #3daystillchristmasbreak #7daystillchristmas #poinsettia

Thank God for the Kitchen Aid. #cookieseason #kitchenaidgetsaworkout #10daystillchristmas #busybeingbussey

"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in the land of deep darkness a light will shine." Isaiah 9:2 #spreadhope #shinelight #11daystillchristmas #busybeingbussey

On the first day of Christmas try something new! Like toffee making, which I'm happy to report was a success! 🎼 #12daystillchristmas #therealcountdown #toffeemaking #busybeingbussey

Cooking class with the kiddos. Christmas Edition. Love my school. #kidscooking #cookswarehouse #christmascooking

Cooking glass with the kiddos. Love my school. #cookingclass #lifeskills #christmasflowers

"You have as much laughter as you have faith" #martinluther #13daystillchristmas #christmasdevotions #thegreatestgift #annvoskamp #busybeingbussey

Christmas Card writing in one of my favorite spots! #14daystillchristmas #cozycorner #allthechristmascards #busybeingbussey