Thursday, December 24, 2009

Christmas Blessings

Ten years ago, our first Christmas together, the holiday looked something like this...
...and now it looks more like this...
Not quite as fancy. Not as much quality alone time. Not remotely as romantic. But more smiles. More fun. More happiness. And more love than we ever dreamed we could have.

This year, I have nothing to ask Santa for. God has given me everything I've always wanted.
I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas, and get everything you've always wanted.
Merry Christmas!
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32 comments:

  1. Mom24Thu Dec 24, 08:26:00 AM

    Merry Christmas!

    Have a wonderful day with your family of 5.

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  2. limeThu Dec 24, 09:21:00 AM

    you are blessed beyond measure and wise to recognize it. merry christmas to all of you.

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  3. KellyThu Dec 24, 09:35:00 AM

    You are indeed very blessed. Have a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family!!

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  4. DocThu Dec 24, 11:09:00 AM

    I wouldn't trade watching my son enjoy Christmas for anything and I bet you are the same way! Merry Christmas to you and your family Kat...

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  5. Not Your Aunt BThu Dec 24, 11:11:00 AM

    Aww...it is much more wonderful with a family of your own and they are all so beautiful, precious children! Merry Christmas! You are blessed.

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  6. Karen DeborahThu Dec 24, 11:47:00 AM

    thanks for sharing this; the real joy of Christmas.

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  7. ScrappyThu Dec 24, 11:54:00 AM

    I feel the exact same way. :)
    Merry Christmas!

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  8. CassieThu Dec 24, 03:15:00 PM

    You always write the sweetest posts! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!

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  9. painted maypoleThu Dec 24, 11:46:00 PM

    You and Todd have not aged a lick! yeesh!

    Merry Christmas!

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  10. Maggie's MindFri Dec 25, 05:30:00 AM

    Good, good stuff, Kat. Merry Christmas!

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  11. imbeingheldhostageFri Dec 25, 08:43:00 AM

    How is it in 10 years you don't look any different?

    Happy Christmas to you and your precious family.

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  12. Rebecca RamseyFri Dec 25, 11:55:00 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.
    I know your house will be full of joy!
    Becky

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  13. Paul WynnFri Dec 25, 04:00:00 PM

    10 years ago? what was that prom? Merry Christmas Kat

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  14. ewe are hereFri Dec 25, 05:00:00 PM

    Merry Christmas!

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  15. designHER MommaFri Dec 25, 07:24:00 PM

    word.

    you said it.

    xoxo

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  16. IndyFri Dec 25, 09:09:00 PM

    Hi Kat, saw your comment about losing your dad. We have a lot in common with the new babies too. It was a hard Christmas wasn't it? I am glad it is over. Hope you got through it and enjoyed your little girl's first Christmas as best as you could. Merry Christmas.

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  17. UnknownFri Dec 25, 10:34:00 PM

    Both are beautiful and wonderful! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas!

    Gah those kiddos are cute! : )

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  18. Random MusingsSat Dec 26, 06:32:00 AM

    Very beautiful!

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  19. sitting on the mood swing at the playgroundSat Dec 26, 08:19:00 AM

    I hope your day was wonderful...happy holidays!

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  20. AnonymousSat Dec 26, 09:20:00 PM

    You have the best gifts of all now! Love the pic of the kids! Hope you had a fabulous Christmas. :-)

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  21. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?Sun Dec 27, 08:21:00 AM

    I imagine this was the best Christmas yet! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  22. AnonymousSun Dec 27, 08:51:00 PM

    You have a beautiful family.

    I do, however, want to ask that you use the word "lucky" in place of "blessed." Because if you are blessed (definition: divinely or supremely favored), then those who cannot have a family must be un-blessed, un-favored, or cursed, when really, they are just supremely unlucky. Not saying this with nastiness, just offering a simple suggestion.

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  23. CynthiaSun Dec 27, 10:14:00 PM

    Awww...I hope you had a wonderful Holiday:)

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  24. Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalMon Dec 28, 12:22:00 AM

    My Christmas post had the same title. =D
    What a wonderful post!

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  25. KatMon Dec 28, 09:30:00 AM

    Anonymous- I completely understand what you are saying, however there are many more ways to be blessed than just with family. Perhaps those who are not able to have a family are blessed with good health. Or a loving soulmate. Or wonderful parents. There is not just one way to be blessed.
    I think God has supreme favor on all of His people. We just might not see all of our blessings clearly. I am thankful for my blessings. And my luck. ;)

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  26. StephanieMon Dec 28, 12:12:00 PM

    You are extremely blessed! I love seeing pictures of your beautiful brood. Merry Christmas!

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  27. DaniTue Dec 29, 04:05:00 PM

    Our christmas looked something like that this year too... but we only have one! I really didn't need to ask for anything either. Maybe next year we could add one more to our family... we will see what happens :)

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  28. MomisodesTue Dec 29, 07:37:00 PM

    I just love the photos from past to present. It's amazing the things life brings you. You are truly blessed. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.

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  29. LoukiaWed Dec 30, 01:18:00 PM

    More happiness, more smiles... a house full of children is the very best thing in the whole world... especially at Christmas time!

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  30. RiahliWed Dec 30, 04:39:00 PM

    Very sweet...Merry Christmas!!

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  31. LisaMon Jan 04, 03:53:00 PM

    love that. so dang true! looks like it was a merry one indeed!!! happy new year kat!

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  32. MomOf4Tue Jan 12, 10:44:00 AM

    Beautifully said!

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