first christmas

party girl

great gram . mom. nell

little miss santa & dad

great grandma gwyneth - little peter & little nell

grandpa & his trains

The first Christmas. Even in Nell's simple delight with being enjoyed, she somehow invited us all to enjoy - one another, the space and time together, something different, newness. I continue to be in awe of what I learn from this tiny person. She welcomes strangers with uninhibited enthusiasm. She giggles over small wonders. She rests when necessary. She starts the day with a smile. Christmas was full of wonder for her without fully understanding why. Somehow she just knew it was a special time. Somehow she just knew it was important to be together.