Christmas Pictures

I've always loved Christmas. But never as much as since watching my own kids discover the magic of the holiday for themselves. Here are some of my favorite pictures from our family since 2006, Annie's first Christmas. Being that my girls are almost exactly two years apart (two years and one day to be exact), it's also been very fun to see the girls experience Christmas at the same ages (7 months old, then 19 months old so far), and to see how alike, and different, they are . . .

2006
Annie with Aunt Andrea on Christmas Eve

Annie and Uncle Cody on Christmas Morning

Annie, 7 months old

OK, so I needed to have turned this picture before uploading, but it's not happening now, so just turn your head sideways to see this one of Greg and Annie.

Annie liking to unwrap (or eat) presents on Christmas morning.

2007
Greg, Annie and I on Christmas Eve

Annie opening presents, 19 months old. (She had way more hair than Ellie has at this age, with a lot more curl).

Annie & Daddy

Christmas morning at Grandma Ruth's house

Annie and Daddy Christmas Eve Day, going to visit Greg's Grandma who lives about an hour away.

2008
Last year, Annie helping me make desserts for Christmas Eve.

Daddy & 7 month old Ellie on Christmas morning.

Look how little Ellie was!

Annie dressed up at Grandma Ruth's house