This was an extra special Christmas this year for my family because this was Madison's first Christmas. At 6 1/2 months old she is the apple of everyone's eye, and this proved to be a special time of year!
Christmas Eve I went to some friend's house and celebrated with their families. I've known these folks for about 30 years and my son grew up with their children. All through the 70's, 80's, 90's and now into the millenium, we have spent a lot of time together. Wonderful times, I might add. I feel so close to these people that I think of them as family. We had a big potluck dinner, and every one brought their favorite dish. Gosh, there was more food that you could imagine. We ate, we laughed, and we reminisced. What fun! I hated to see the night end.
Christmas Day I went to Steve and Danelle's house. They have it beautifully decorated for Christmas. The tree is magnificent! I supplied the dinner and we had ham, scalloped potatoes and broccoli salad. I took fresh whole Fuji apples with caramel dipping sauce for dessert.
While the ham was warming, Steve made us a cocktail and we went in around the tree and watched as Madison opened her gifts first, while we all took pictures. Oh! She got mad when Daddy took the ribbons away from her, trying to encourage her to rip open the paper on each package. It was so cute! The first sign of a strong- minded girl! Gee, I wonder who she gets that from? LOL!
After we opened our gifts I fed Maddie and Danelle set the table. Madison sat in her highchair beside me and watched patiently while the adults ate.
After dinner, we all retired around the TV and watched AMERICAN IDOL- WORLD competition. Madison fell asleep on my lap and I must admit that I dozed a bit too. After Madison was tucked into bed I made my exit.
Another Christmas is behind us, but we have a New Year to look forward to with lots of exciting times. I can hardly wait!
Happy New Year to each of you, and I hope that it is as blessed as mine is right now!
2 comments:
god bless madison! she is soo beutiful. im only 16, and im the baby of the family. I love little babies. i think theyre so adorable!!! so like i said before, god bless madison, and i hope you and your family, HAD a very blessed christmas and new years!!! xoxo Yamie :)
just wanted to say that your pictures are lovely and i hope that you have a good year this year. i just wanted to read some of your stories that you wrote, i am still getting adjusted to blogging but i hope to hear from you and others in the near future.
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