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12.28.2009

Christmas candids

I love Christmas, I always have! I love reflecting on the gift God sent the world some 2000 years ago ~ and how very relevant Christ is to us today, I enjoy candlelight services singing Silent Night, and I absolutely cherish extra time with family.

And as if all that isn't enough, I also have the distinct pleasure of being a parent to pre-schoolers and watching the magic of Christmas through their eyes. (We also have the advantage of getting to watch their joy twice ~ we have our M family Christmas here on Christmas Eve morning and then head to Mama's later for our family fondue meal and then Christmas morning we start all over again...)

Anticipation of getting ready to open gifts.

A little momma is born. (You know you "hit the mark" when the stroller is in use before the rest of the gifts are open AND the beloved Christmas nightgown has been tossed aside in favor of the new one ~ that came with a matching gown for her baby).

First glimpse of what Santa left under the tree ~ any guesses?

Totally lost after gift one.

Anyone else want to come to Kylie's salon?

In a nutshell, we stayed up way too late each night, we laughed, we ate, we gave, we loved, we celebrated, we smiled...

Hopefully your celebration of the birth of Christ brought happiness and joy to your home too!

10 comments:

Cindy M said...

I love Christmas, too! It thoroughly exhausts me, but I love it all. Looks like FUN stuff! And you are SO going to be sorry about Lucky Ducks. That stupid game still works 15 years later. Merry Christmas! Love ya!

Nancy said...

MErry Christmas! The kids look so cute in their jammies. Love the cozy fireplace too!

Ally said...

Looks like you gang will be busy for days! There is nothing better for Christmas than seeing your kids eyes light up on Christmas Morning.

Pam said...

Merry Christmas! Looks and sounds like y'all had some big fun!

Have you received your AWAA calendar yet? There are some mighty cute kiddos pictured on the March page!!!!!

Anonymous said...

It sure was fun!
Aunt Cici

Anonymous said...

I just got my AWAA calendar in the mail today....saw your beautiful kids...wonderful picture!!

Elizabeth
youbelong.net/theaarons

Rachelle said...

Got my calendar today, tell your kis they look GREAT! I have got to get on the ball next year and get a pic sent in. My family would think that is such a hoot!

Lisa said...

What a wonderfully blessed Christmas you all had! Can't wait to see your kids in the calendar...how exciting!

Michelle said...

Love Kylie's new stroller she looks like a little mommy. Glad you had a great Christmas.Hope you get to travel for Darcy soon...

Tigger said...

Got our calendar too and love the March kids. As soon as we opened it I knew right away where I had seen those beauties before! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

Brooke