Christmas 2011 was probably the best Christmas we've had as a family since Alex and I got married in 2006. It was our 5th Christmas married, Adaleigh's 4th, and Aubriella's 1st. It was also our first Christmas that we decided to stay home Christmas Eve night so we could wake up in our house and enjoy each other before spending lots of time with our extended families. It was the first year that the Elf on the Shelf joined us and the first year that Santa visited our house. All around Christmas was amazing.
I missed being in Florida with my relatives and going to the candlelit service at my Uncle's church Christmas Eve night. I think I will always miss that tradition because it was always my favorite day of the year growing up. I looked forward to that night more than my birthday or any other occasion. I am excited, though, to have new traditions and a new home and family to enjoy Christmas with. It was also our first Christmas Eve service in LaGrange... we attended Western Heights Baptist Church at 9:30pm. We brought the girls because the church actually encourages families to bring their children and for them to wear pajamas. I loved that, and so did Adaleigh. We took Adaleigh to the mall and let her pick out matching pajamas for her and Aubriella. So much fun!
And now onto more fun things... the pictures!!!
My favorite part of the season was just being able to spend lots of time with our family, but we all know that presents are fun too. Adaleigh's favorite and biggest present was of course her gorgeous Barbie Doll House. I'm even a little jealous. I always wanted one just like this when I was a kid, so it was awesome to actually be able to bless her with one. :) Alex and I got each other Kindle Fires for Christmas. It was our first year spending a lot on each other, but it was worth it. I love it.
I'm looking forward to what God has in store for my family in 2012. Hopefully the sale of our house so we can move. Adaleigh starting public pre-k next school year. Aubriella learning to crawl, walk, talk, etc. Vacation in Wyoming for my cousins wedding in July. Our 6 year anniversary in August. And lots more. Happy New Year!
