Christmas 2009

Christmas is always a wonderful time of year.  This is the fourth Christmas Doug and I have celebrated together.  Having Rachel in our home made it a thousand times more magical.

Christmas lights beamed brighter,

Christmas carols were cheerier,

and our smiles were bigger.

We spent Christmas Eve with the Goodwin clan in Provo, UT.  

Rachel had a great time seeing her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.

The turkey, gravy and mashed potatoes were so good that I craved them for a week.

Rachel received her first pair of Christmas Eve pajamas.

All of the kids show off their new pajamas.

 
Christmas morning was so much fun. Doug and I enjoyed getting up around 8:30am.  We know this is one of the last years we get to sleep in.

Santa brought everybody customary treats.

Rachel LOVED the book and Holiday Elmo he brought her.

She got really pretty good at opening presents by the end of our festivities.  We were spoiled by all of the family.  Thanks everybody for the great gifts!

Santa brought Doug Marble Mania to share with Rachel.

She caught a marble.  She was so proud of herself.

It was a great season filled with family and friends.  I can hardly wait until next year.

Christmas 2009: Christmas Eve with the Goodwin Family

Christmas 2009: Rachel's 1st Christmas

Christmas 2009: Rachel's 1st Christmas (Extended Version)