"Love doesn't make the world go 'round.Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

Small child-once you were a hope,a dream.

Now you are reality

.Changing all that is to come.

So small.A flick of star stuff.

A mind to touch the edges of the universe.

A love to hold our hearts forever.

~Charlotte Gray

To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven.

-Sunde

Blessed is the seasonwhich engages the whole worldin a conspiracy of love!

~Hamilton Wright Mabie

MY LITTLE HELPER

BAKING HOLIDAY COOKIES

The season is never more magical

than when you can share it with a child.

Snow much to do Snow little time

Two Princesses

Anyone that knows me knows that I love holiday cards. Especially ones with photographs on them. I love going to the mailbox, opening the envelopes and watching how everyone has grown and changed. I have a scrapbook that I save the cards year to year and it is such a treasure to look back at all the beautiful faces. Every year my friend Monica's Husband, an amazing artist, paints a portrait to have photographed for their Christmas card. Every year I am amazed at his talent and I am never disappointed. I am never quite sure which takes my breath away more the portrait he paints, or the picture of their stunning daughter Katie.Im sorry Monica and Paul, but Katie wins.

Card from 2008

2007

2006