CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

The Christmas season always sparks my memory of past Christmases. So I thought I'd share a few holiday moments from the past 4 Christmases.

CHRISTMAS 2004 "Newlyweds"

I was so excited to share Christmas morning with my new hubby that I could hardly sleep that night. But I must have fallen asleep for a while, because TJ snuck out in the middle of the night to bring in a new rocking chair for my gift. It was fun to celebrate the season with my sweetheart, making gingerbread houses, having snowball fights, and visiting family & friends.

CHRISTMAS 2005 "Baby's First Christmas"

TJ and I were even more excited to spend our next Christmas with our new baby boy, Trever. He was 7 months old by Christmastime, and we couldn't wait for him to open the fun gifts that "Santa" had brought him! TJ and I woke up early that morning and sat impatiently by the tree waiting for Trever to awake.

CHRISTMAS 2006: "Trever's 2nd Christmas"

We were even MORE excited for this Christmas because Trever was a very active and playful 19-month-old. He loved Winnie the Pooh, books, and balls. So picking out his Christmas was a lot easier and made us a lot more anxious to see his expression on Christmas morning. As soon as he woke up, TJ and I ran to the tree so we could watch his expression when he saw his gifts. The moment was priceless!

CHRISTMAS 2007: "Nathan's First Christmas"

Nathan was 6 months old for his first Christmas. And we were so happy to share Christmas with him and his 2 1/2 year old big brother. We celebrated Christmas in Philadelphia before we flew to Idaho. Then we celebrated Christmas at TJ's parents' and at my parents'. It was a holiday season that topped the rest. Of course, TJ and I are more excited for this Christmas than any we've shared before. And I'm sure it'll get better and better as the years progress.