Christmas Firsts

I know Christmas is still several days away, but the past few weeks have been filled with firsts for Madelynn!!

First ornaments

First visit with Santa -- so serious!

First Christmas Tea at church

First snow! I know it's hard to see, but snow really is falling!

And, isn't Madelynn's sweater beautiful? Thanks, Tutu!

First Christmas Sunday

First Christmas present -- pajamas from Grandma!

What a special time for us as a family! It's a little easier to imagine how Mary "treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart" at Christmas time 2000 years ago. Of course, her baby was the King of Kings! As I was reminded this morning, although I love all the traditions and fun of Christmas, the real celebration is of the birth of Jesus Christ so many years ago.