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Dear Noah,
Mom and I have dreamed about this Christmas for years, the one we get to spend as a family waking up and opening presents together. Last year mom was only four months pregnant with you, but we still hung your stocking over the fireplace. This year you’ll actually get something in your stocking and several goodies to unwrap under the tree.
On this, your first Christmas, you’ll turn eight months old just three days after the day we celebrate Jesus’ birth. You’re crawling like crazy and getting into everything. It didn’t take long for you to start pulling yourself up on stationary objects just so you could stand. And stand you do! Yesterday you stood for nearly 5 minutes straight hanging on to the side of the couch. I have a feeling it won’t be long before you’re walking. Yikes. You’re tearing through these phases. I hope mom and I are ready!
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We’re looking forward to spending time with family on Christmas eve and Christmas day, and teaching you the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place. We want you to know that it’s not all about presents, but instead the ultimate gift of a savior in Jesus Christ, the one who makes it possible for us to be saved from an eternity of suffering.
I can’t wait to look back at all the photos we’ve been taking—and the ones we’re going to take—of your first Christmas and remember how exciting this is for all of us. One thing’s for sure, you’re getting used to seeing a camera, well, several different kinds of cameras, and studio lights. Here’s to building fond memories and new traditions this Christmas!
Love, Daddy
4 comments:
I loved doing the sled photoshoot with Noah. This sled has been in our family as long as I can remember. My dad would pull us around the front yard when my sisters, brother and I were babies. This year my dad dusted off the sled so that Noah could take it for a spin. He said that it has been in his family for more than 60 years. How cool!
The pictures are all so sweet!
Love the story about your dad getting the sled out too Monica. :)
Thanks for sharing!
Love you guys!!
Paula
Your child is simply precious! Isn't God awesome to give us such beautiful babies? Amen!
I stumbled onto your blog accidentally as I misplaced a friend's blog address, also named Klos. I was captivated by your stories, faith and all you have been through. It has brought me perspective on how faith can work and comfort someone even during dark days. Thank you.
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