No one has known the true joy and meaning of Christmas until you have had a child of your own. This year was so much fun b/c Hawkins was so interactive and soaked in all the fun of Christmas. Of course he does not understand Santa or Jesus, but he got to learn about them.
He loved every detail from the lights on the tree to toy Santas to opening gifts to being spoiled by family. Every time we lit the tree he gasped in delight. You can't help but be happy and feel blessed when you are around this smiling child.
We had a very busy December going back and forth to Atlanta and South Carolina visiting Bryan and going to 2 funerals in Robbie's family. Along the way Hawkins and I spend 10 days in Americus and he loved every second. My parents also kept him as Robbie and I traveled and he didn't miss us at all :)
You can see my Dad in his robe right by Hawkins' side. They are best buddies.
We were able to stay put for several day around Christmas and it was so wonderful. I love being with family and soaking in every moment.
Hawkins with all the girls
Our family of three on Christmas Eve
We went to an afternoon service of church and then to the annual party at the Jones'. We love it b/c it is children friendly! Hawkins ran around like crazy and stayed up late.
He opened a couple of gifts on Christmas Eve and loved his new wind-up tractor
Santa displayed his gifts in the room with the Christmas tree and Robbie led him in to see...
He was a little overwhelmed, but loved playing with all the gifts.
I just love this little face. So serious.
Before Christmas lunch
Hawkins loves his Aunt Nina
Virginia, Hawkins and me with Dee
He could get in and out of these chairs with ease and this was his favorite seat in the house. He sat and stared at the tree as he pulled ornaments off :)
His favorite toy was this tractor from the dollar store!
Sweet boy
He went down for a nap and we were able to enjoy a delicious lunch
Honey always creates the most beautiful centerpieces
Crisp, Katie and Fleming came for lunch and spent the rest of the afternoon and night. After Hawkins' short nap he got to open more presents!
They gave him a new stuffed dog! He loved it, but our puppies did not!
I could just eat him up.
Matching PJs!
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