It has been a whirlwind year and it didn't slow down for the Christmas season. We had such a fun time decorating and preparing our home and hearts for the big day...wanting to make it as magical as can be for our baby's 1st Christmas!
I think we (and Santa) may have gone a little overboard with gifts, but it was worth it! Grace loves all her new toys, clothes, etc and she is very blessed to have such a loving, generous family.
Christmas Eve we went to the 4pm Mass with Miz and Granddad and the Baileys then out to a delicious Italian dinner (the kids were so good) and then to Aunt Tracy and Uncle Clint's for dessert and playtime with Grace's Atlanta Cousins, Ryan and Garrett.
Then on Christmas Day, we opened gifts at our home and then went to Nana and Granddaddy Warren's house for presents and delicious brunch. GG, Aunt Susan, and Aunt Ansley were also there and showered us with adorable gifts. Then we went home for a break and a nap before heading back out to the Emery's for presents and a scrumptious turkey dinner with the Baileys. Grace got even MORE awesome gifts from all of them. Then we went home and got a call from Uncle John telling us that they had Baby Bea home with them (1st time home since she was born on Dec 8th) and that the package they sent for Grace was sitting in our mailbox. So we went out to get it and there were 3 gorgeous Lilly Pulitzer dresses for her!
All in all, it was a busy holiday but we now are able to look back and reflect on the joy-filled time and the blessings that fill our lives.
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only son! Happy birthday Jesus, our Lord! Thank you for all that you have provided us - a loving family, a beautiful child, and an abundance of gifts!
