Christmases past.

Thought I would take a look at the photos from our family's past Christmas celebrations, perhaps it would bring a sense of nostalgia, what it brought was a realization of another sort. 
A theme began to develop as I opened each year's file, perhaps you'll figure it out. 



She always makes gift opening a joy 
..so, you like the new sweatshirt?

And  her brother.



Not to let daddy (above) outdo her.  

and another stick-on bow face!

Next up?





This.

Getting the picture?

What'sa matter baby, 
you don't like silly hat games? 

There, there, it'll be ok, just go ni-nite,

some day you could to this 

 When will she learn to express herself?

And this absolute cuteness from 2002.

Plus this a couple years later. Oh, my heart!





"Not sure", is my answer

Love the coat,

and to the right, my cousin.

Greetings from the 7 of us..

and then

there was

 a 2010 Christmas baby.

off to add more ribbon to this year's packages,

Sideline Grandma