Christmas Letters

Every Christmas Eve, my husband and I write Christmas letters. These letters are recaps of our year and things that we are looking forward to. On Christmas Eve, we read the Christmas story, drink egg nog, and then read our Christmas letters. There is usually lots of laughter and a few tears as we reflect and dream.

Christmas 2009

"...Now, at the "ripe old age" of twenty-two, as an expecting mom, Christmas has never meant more to me. Our Heavenly Father sent his only Son to earth two-thousand years ago. When I think of Mary, and her fear and willingness to trust in the Lord, I am brought to tears. There is nothing holier and more meaningful than carrying life inside of you. My sweet child consumes my precious thoughts, even when I am sleeping..."

Christmas 2010

"...What a wonderful year we have had! I am so grateful this year for the birth of our sweet firstborn son. He came into the world on June 29th, and he makes me laugh every day! Who would have ever thought that we would have a calm son? Crazy! I can't believe how fast he is growing up. He will be crawling soon!..."

Christmas 2011

"...Little man has gone from being a baby to being a running chatterbox in a year! Last December, things like waking up in the middle of the night and mixing formula constantly seemed normal. This December, kicking the soccer ball, watching Fireman Sam, and time-outs seem to be the new norm. The toddler has changed so very, very much in the last year. He is such a sweetie, and surprised us all by being the most talkative little guy you ever did meet! 21 words by a year, over 100 by his 15 month checkup, and now we're practically discussing politics with our 18 month old!..."