Best. Gift. Ever.

Christmas has always been such a magical time of the year for me.  My parents worked hard to make sure it was always special and full of traditions.  Last Christmas Mike and I couldn't help but think, "wouldn't it be nice to have a child to share in all this Christmas magic?"  One year later, we were blessed with our wish.

Ethan is too young to know what Christmas is (although he probably wondered why his mom kept dressing him up in silly outfits and taking lots of pictures).  However, that didn't stop us from starting some of my favorite traditions with him.  He got a new pair of Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve.  He got a new picture book with his own special message.  And of course, his own ornament for the tree.

We were fortunate enough to see all of my family in 48 hours - fortunate, exhausted - same difference.  Besides all the thoughtful and fun gifts that he received, my favorite gift was seeing all of my family get to hold him.  Some got smiles, most got cries - but no matter what, it will always be a Christmas to remember.