Christmas 2009

This was the best holiday ever! I had sooo much to be grateful for. First off, Steve had finally gotten a good job. It was like a huge burden was lifted off my shoulder. He started his new job November 2. He was also able to come home for Christmas. It was so nice to have some money coming in and to be able to buy presents for my family. That is my favorite part of christmas.

Second, I am grateful for my new baby girl, Arianna. This was her first Christmas. What a joy it has been to finally have the daughter that I have wished for for sooo long. She is such a wonderful joy in our lives already.

We were also happy to be able to go back home to Memphis and spend the holidays with our family. It is always nice to spend time with family. We always have a good time joking around, laughing, playing games, etc.

Our traditional cheese, crackers, and candy cane platter.

Arianna enjoying her gift from Santa! She loves the animals and the music that it made.
Christian got a motorized dirt bike from Santa. He couldn't wait to go out and ride it. Even though it was freezing outside, he decided to take it for a spin. We decided to start a new tradition of making marshmellow treats. Steve and Christian decided to get creative and make one batch green and minty (ewww!) and the other patch red.

Christmas in Memphis with the family:

Mom with her new granddaughter.Opening presents!Justin (whom I refer to now as Hagrid) with his new presents, samarai swords!Ashley with her new orange UT purse. She would fit in well in Knoxville, TN.Camden with his new DS game, Super Mario Bros. He loves Mario and Luigi.