Tuesday, December 30, 2008

So this is what Christmas is really about...

This year I realized that I have never REALLY, TRULY experienced Christmas before. I thought I had... all those years of receiving wonderful gifts, putting up decorations, baking cookies, driving around looking at lights, spending time with family, etc. Oh no, this year I realized that one does not truly enjoy Christmas until you see it through your child's eyes. See the smile their face as they watch the Christmas tree go up for the first time, cry when they are told to sit on Santa's lap, get dough all over their face as they "help" you bake Christmas cookies, and shout with glee as they unwrap their Christmas presents. Now THAT, is what Christmas is all about!

Just the 3 of us...

Cousins Kira, MacKenzie, Ashlee and Kaylie
Now that is one happy little girl!

Cousin Kaylie putting makeup on her, Ashlee LOVED it!

Ashlee with all her new baby doll "gear". It was a very baby/pony themed Christmas!

She's almost got the hang of her new tricycle...
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2 comments:

Sarah said...

She looks so happy! You are so right, seeing Christmas through your children is really what it's all about! And is it just me or is she looking older than she did a couple weeks ago? They grow up so fast!!

December 30, 2008 at 3:19 PM
The Spencer Family said...

Laura--love your blog! It is hard to believe that your little baby is so big already! Where does the time go? Thanks for sharing your blog address with me--your little Ashlee is darling!!! Talk to you soon!

December 30, 2008 at 9:36 PM

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