Christmas Past~2004

I found these cards at Steinmart but they did not have 150 of one style. Yes, that is how many I send and this year I have run out and I feel awful because I wanted to send some more out. Anyway, I had to split up my cards between two styles. I loved them both though. Santa's hat and the candy cane have glitter on them. Once again, I took this picture at the beach.

This was our first Christmas in the state we currently live in. We had been in our house about 3 months and we did not know a lot of people yet. This photo with Santa was taken at a brunch at our country club. Even though we had only been here a few months, we did have a Christmas party and invited about 40 new neighbors and friends. It ws fun, but again...I don't think I took any pictures.

The boys at our new church on Christmas Eve. They do a children's concert for about a half hour before Mass. Since you need to go about 45 minutes early to get a seat...it is really delightful to hear the children perform while you wait.



Hanging the stockings with Dad.

Mom reading the story of the birth of Jesus and Twas the night before Christmas.

A sweet goodnight hug between brothers.

And one more in front of the tree.

Harry opening a sled on Christmas morning.

Will got a sled too. The boys had never lived anywhere it snowed before, so they were very excited to get their first sleds! It doesn't really snow in Houston.

It snowed around Christmas that year and the boys made their first snowmen with Dad. I was inside making the hot cocoa. The quality of this picture is awful but the memories are sweet.

The day after Christmas, we got in the car and drove up north to spend time with my family. Here is our nephew and godson, Ashton.