Christmas 2008

Faith looking at her new fish named Elmo.

Billy reading the kids Twas the Night Before Christmas

a longtime family tradition.

This was the best family shot we could get before

going to church on Christmas Eve.

Well, it is so hard to believe that Christmas is over now and we are on the verge of a new year. We had a nice Christmas. Faith started getting the hang of unwrapping. This year Faith had alot of fun playing with her toys. Billy read the kids Twas the Night Before Christmas. That was very special to me. Growing up and every year until my dad passed away he read us that story. If we had moved out, we got confrenced called in. Last year was the first year that I did not hear that strory from my dad and I couldnt bear to hear that story at that time. This year, I wanted my children to grow up with the same tradition as that is something that I hold very near my heart. I promised my dad when I said goodbye to him for the last time that I would carry on the same traditions and instill all of the qualities that made him such an amazing man and father . I want our children to always remember that special memory with their father as I have such wonderful memories of my father. Another tradition my mom and dad did was always make us remember the true meaning of Christmas. Before we opened any presents on Christmas morning, we always had to put baby Jesus in the manger and sing happy birthday to him. Another thing that Billy did with the kids this year. I miss my daddy so much.

Will is hanging in there. He has found his smile and will just make you laugh. He is still fighting this cold and they are still trying to figure out what is going on with his tummy, but he is hanging in there. As you can see we got a little video camera, so we can start posting more videos on here. Still trying to figure it all out, so bear with me :) . Stay tuned for more videos as I get this upload figured out. Wishing you a very happy 2009.