Elle's First Christmas

Today wasn't any different than any other day to Elle, but for us it was very exciting! The babies first Christmas!! We attended a candlelight service on Christmas Eve with our friends, Jen & Clay and their little guy, Cayden. I made dinner for Andy and I and then went onto tracking Santa's sleigh through NORAD. I LOVE IT! (NORAD) North American Aerospace Defense Command. This is a bi national (USA-Canada) control center, charged with warning of attack by aircraft (or missile) of either of these countries and organizing air defense in the case of such an attack. ANYWAY...on Christmas Eve they track Santa's sleigh so that boys and girls can see where in the world he has been and where he is headed. No matter what you believe, it's pretty darn cool. We left a plate of chocolate chip cookies out for Santa and headed off to bed.

I'd love to say that we woke up to a snow covered yard, but we live in North Florida, so we put on shorts and started the day. Elle received so many thoughtful gifts from all the people that love her. As expected, the bows and wrapping paper were the big hits.

I think I have mentioned before that it always amazes me when people go out of their way to do kind things for others. My good friend Julie had invited us to have dinner at their home on Christmas Day. I received a call from her early that morning to tell us that, regrettably, they had to cancel.
Her whole family had been up sick all night. "Don't worry though, we'll have your Christmas dinner all packed up and delivered to your house at 5p.m." she said. I told her not to worry about it but she insisted. And at 5p.m. our dinner was delivered. That was so kind and thoughtful. Thank You Julie !! And dinner was delicious. It was even accompanied by deviled eggs. MMmmmm! I love deviled eggs, although I have never made them. I might be lucky enough to have them every few years so when they do show up it's a real treat.

We hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas!