Everything about Christmas gives me a good case of the joys. From putting up the tree and lights, to the sounds of carols and laughter, all the way down to the very last crumbs of the holiday baked goodies- the joys well up inside of me trying to spill out.
The nutcrackers come out and stand guard over all of the splendor...
Treasures from Christmases past -
a reminder of a grandpa looking down on us...
these are some pieces of joy that have followed me from Christmas to Christmas.
However, joy came in a different form this year. In the form of an almost 10 month old baby girl- whose baby blues give me a whole new sense of happiness. (and that joy begins to spill out just a little...)
There was a pretty little dress, a visit to Santa, and attempts at opening up new packages.There was time spent with all of our family in one place -and little hands and feet crawling to explore every inch of that place. With every little smile and clap- I could've sworn she had some understanding of the magic of the season. I know that with each year that understanding will grow, that traditions will begin to mold her childhood, and her belief in the true spirit of this time of year will take root. And, I cannot wait to have a front row seat to it all.
With all of this being said- here are some of our favorite moments caught on film that I'm sure will leave you brimming with a last taste of those Christmas joys from 2011.
We hope you had a very happy Christmas and we hope that you have an even happier 2012!
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