Merry Christmas's

It's amazing how heavy the nostalgia becomes when the oldest child leaves home. This week I stumbled upon our family history of Christmas cards.  Still looking for 2004 and 2006 (we missed 2002 and 2009). 

{2001}
Parker 10, Maddy 7 

Married a mere 6 months. When bedtime and Christmas were a piece of cake. 

{2003}

Parker 12, Maddy 9, Maxwell 1

  One of my favorite family pictures ever. 

{2005}

Parker 14, Maddy 11, Maxwell 3, Charlie 1

I like to call this our honest family picture.  Grumpy baby.  Fed up toddler.  Happy big kids.  And the crazy part- I had just found out that we were (unexpectedly) expecting another baby. 4 weeks pregnant. 

{2007}

Parker 16, Maddy 13, Maxwell 5, Charlie 3, Jack 1

 

{2008}

Parker 17, Maddy 14, Maxwell 6, Charlie 4, Jack 2

{2010}

Parker 19, Maddy 16, Maxwell 8, Charlie 6, Jack 4

The oldest on a mission, the youngest completely potty trained.  Middle aged parents, self sufficient kids.  Ever evolving life and family.  At the end of my trip down Christmas card memory lane, I am feeling very blessed, and incredibly grateful for the little family we have.  

Merry Christmas.