Saturday, January 2, 2010

The Carter Family Christmas - Joy to the World...

The title of this post pays tribute to a cornerstone of the Holiday season for Brad and I; the movie, Christmas Vacation. We have watched it at least twice each year (around the Holidays) for the five years we've been together and I just don't think I could do a Christmas post without including it. We are just hoping to be the less dysfunctional version of the Griswalds! :)
As first time parents, Christmas was definitely even more special this year. I have always loved this time of year, but could never have imagined how wonderful it would be having a child of my own. It is so exciting to know we are making memories and starting family traditions that Lillian will take with her for the rest of her life!
We were blessed to spend this time with lots of family and here are some pictures from the festivities.

Christmas Eve at my grandparent's in Ttown which we have done since I was born...

Lillian's most special gift was this rocker that was my dad's when he was a baby that he had recovered for her...

Lillian tackling her stocking...

Who knows what provoked this look!...

Lillian and daddy...

Lillian got this baby doll and this is what she does when we say, "love the baby" :)...

Granddaddy also had to love the baby!...

Lillian and sweet Carson...

Lastly, it couldn't be a holiday without us torturing poor Emily!...

3 comments:

Brandi said...

Lillian is adorable! Hannah Claire was looking at this post with me and kept saying "baby" and "dog". She even attempted Lillian. It looks like Lillian had a very good first Christmas.

Dorinda Miller said...

April use to love on her babies just like that. Lillian is so cute and I am glad ya'll had a wondeful Christmas.

Tracy said...

I love the rocking chair. That was so sweet of your Dad. Lillian is a doll!!