So it's been a while. Over a year now. I could go on with reasons as to why I haven't given any thought to this blog. However, I've resolved to, instead, start here. With our baby's first Christmas. (!!)
Christmas Eve was spend at my Uncle Fred's house. We played a gift exchange game in which I happily won back our Target gift card. Also Brian, being the amazing husband he is, chose a pair of candles - my favorite - for his gift. I call that a win win, :) James and my cousin's daughter, Payton, had a little gift exchange of their own. (Pictures to follow)
Christmas morning we went to Mass at Holy Family. James was a precious angel, didn't make a peep! So we were both able to stay and worship and receive our King of Kings. We then made our way to the ever-crazy Astor home. James already adores his cousins, it is always fun to watch them interact. After opening gifts there, we headed to my parents for more gifts and dinner. It was a full day and we were counting our blessings as we spend time with our families.
James with his aunties
James and his uncles
Cracking up over his new gift from Grandma
Peanut knows a good gift when he sees one!
Grandma!
The Christmas story now comes to our hearts in full color after having a baby of our own. We still stand in awe of the miracle that James is and how he came to be on this earth. And to think our Holy Redeemer came in such a raw and tangible form is just..., guh, inconceivable! All we are left to do in the midst of our wonder is utter, "Thank you."
So, the New Year will be here in less than 2 days! We will blog every month in 2012!
