We had a wonderful Christmas this year. I guess the kids were really good because Santa spoiled them rotten, and they loved it! Watching Natalie's face on Christmas morning was a special treat. She had been dreaming of all things Beauty and the Beast for months.
This was our first year during our marriage being on our own for Christmas. Although we missed our families, it was neat to start our own traditions and continue some that we each had growing up.
On Christmas Eve, we all got new pajamas (thanks Grandma and Grandpa Bell!). We read the Christmas story from the Bible. Right afterwards, we asked Natalie, "so why do we have Christmas?" and she promptly responded with, "Santa!". So we summarized the Bible story again and then asked, "Why do we have Christmas?" This time she gave the correct answer of "because of baby Jesus", so we could then open presents.
We received wonderful gifts, but most of all, it's been so special being together as a family and savoring the wonders of this season. I've really tried to focus on Christ to help Natalie gain an understanding of what Christmas is really all about. I just love my little family.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Sweet kids
CHRISTMAS DAY
Our beautiful princess
Blake's Christmas outfit from Gpa and Gma Bell
8 comments:
I love the pj's! They are cute! Blakes Christmas outfit is also way cute! I can't believe how much snow you guys got. Gees, seems like you got more than us and this is Utah!
Christine you are a real cheetah! roar! New Christmas pjs is one of my favorite traditions.
Fun, so glad you had a first fun Christmas at your home!
Such cute pictures. You are such good parents! I love that you took the time to teach natalie. She really is so sweet!
Looks like a lot of fun!! We had fun playing games with you guys!!
Blake is getting so big, and he looks like a perfect little porcelain doll. Looks like you had a great Christmas with your own little family.
OK so there are a couple of pictures of Blake that KILL me they are so cute. I'm glad it was a fun Christmas. Building our own traditions is so important I think.
Thank you for your sweet words on my blog by the way. I have always felt love and support from you. Thank you thank you.
Blake is such a cutie. I love those sweet big eyes. Looks like a fun Christmas-and I know about the Santa thing-Caleb's been saying he's thankful for Santa in his prayers lately . . . I have to remind him to also be thankful for Jesus :)
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