Thursday, January 13, 2011

Jackson's first Christmas!

This Christmas was especially meaningful because this was the first one with our sweet little boy! Celebrating the holidays are always so special, but experiencing the sights and sounds with Jackson made it even more joyful! He is the best "gift" I have ever received!
We spent Christmas in Oregon with Kyle's parents, Kyle's brother and his girlfriend, my Mom, my sister, brother-in-law and precious nephew Bo and Grandma and Grandpa! Lots of family around us! The week was filled with parties and lots and lots of people in the house. Kyle's Mom hosted a Christmas Eve breakfast for 60 people in honor of Jackson!!! All of their closest friends stopped by to meet Jackson and have some yummy food. We also had a dinner/gift exchange one night with another family and their kids. Christmas morning was so fun! Even though Jackson was only 91/2 months, he had a great time "opening" all of his gifts from Santa, Grammy, Nana and Papa. So spoiled! :)
I definitely gained a pound or two from all the eating that always seems to take place when we get together......but, it's the holidays, it's ok to have a second piece of pie right??
It was a great week full of new memories, laughter and joy! And for the cherry on top, we even had a little snow! Jackson was memorized watching the little flakes fall from the sky!
What a special year! We cannot wait to teach Jackson about baby Jesus and the reason for the Christmas season. We are so thankful everyday for our little miracle and we are looking forward to many more Christmas' together.

1st Christmas as a family!

Ready to celebrate!

Christmas Eve with Dad
Nana!
All the girls with their matching necklaces

My sweet boy!
I love my Great-Grandma and Grandpa
Time for Bo to open his presents

With cousin Bo!
All the kids minus Bo-Bo
Christmas morning in my robe!
Look at what Santa brought me!

How are we going to get this back to CA?
The Milligans

Its snowing!!!
Watching it fall...
What a wonderful Christmas we had!!!

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