The Holidays have officially begun.....

Today was the beginning of the holidays for us. Scott got off work at noon so we had the entire afternoon to spend together as a family. What a wonderful way to begin Christmas!! Later on this evening we decided to have our family Christmas since the next week or so will be very busy with other family gatherings.

Just being the three of us it didn't take too long...but it was a lot of fun getting to watch Kaelyn open her gifts. Last year was so different...as she was not even two months old yet. She wasn't able to do a whole lot at that point.

A couple of pictures from the beginning of Christmas last year

This year however, she was able to tear the paper and play with the things we got for her. We started off with her stocking and in it she found a little Care Bear which she absolutely loved. She also got a couple of puzzles and a fun Farm Fridge toy which will keep her busy for hours on end. She enjoys repeating the sounds that the animals make.

Kaelyn's Stocking & Care Bear

Puzzles




Farm Fridge Toy

What a fun time we had as a family!! We of course caputred it with video and lots of pictures. These times when Kaelyn is young are so precious and we want to cherish them always! Now tonight we prepare for our visit to Scott's Dad's tomorrow afternoon and then his Mom's in the evening. It will be a long, but fun day! We're really looking forward to it. Neither Grandparent has seen Kaelyn walking yet, so that will be a fun thing for them to witness for the first time.

Faith (remembering what Christmas is all about), Family, Fun, Fellowship and Food....these things make for a wonderful holiday season!!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!