I pondered whether to post this picture from Christmas Eve or not...but this is me kissing Keith like I mean it - cause ladies you know that's first on most men's Christmas lists!!! So if you haven't yet - do it! (My son took this photo - I think it's GREAT for your children to see you loving your husband. One of the best gifts you can give your children is to love their father.)
This is Christmas morning at 7:30am. The children woke sooner but we held them off till the sun was slightly up!!!!
I love seeing that dimple shine!
But it's this face that I really love to see when they open their presents! lol!
Then we went to my sister's house where after the reading of the Christmas story, her children blessed us with some worship music.
Lexi really enjoyed playing with her cousins!
The boys got matching vests from my parents! On the left is my sister Jen's husband, on the right is my sister Kristen's husband and in the center is my hottie!
Here's all the women in my family. From left to right it's my oldest sister Kristen, my mom, my mom's mom, me and my middle sister Jen (I'm the youngest of my sisters).
And here's all the cousins. My oldest sister has 3 boys, my middle sister has a son and daughter and Lexi is in the center with Alex to the left of her.
From my family to yours - Merry Christmas!!!
This is Christmas morning at 7:30am. The children woke sooner but we held them off till the sun was slightly up!!!!I love seeing that dimple shine!
But it's this face that I really love to see when they open their presents! lol!
Then we went to my sister's house where after the reading of the Christmas story, her children blessed us with some worship music.
Lexi really enjoyed playing with her cousins!
The boys got matching vests from my parents! On the left is my sister Jen's husband, on the right is my sister Kristen's husband and in the center is my hottie!
Here's all the women in my family. From left to right it's my oldest sister Kristen, my mom, my mom's mom, me and my middle sister Jen (I'm the youngest of my sisters).
And here's all the cousins. My oldest sister has 3 boys, my middle sister has a son and daughter and Lexi is in the center with Alex to the left of her.
From my family to yours - Merry Christmas!!!
Keep Walking with the King!
What a lovely family. Looks like great memories were made and I agree 100% with you about showing affection to your man in front of your kids.
ReplyDeleteTotally loving the Christmas pictures. You ALL look so lovely, Courtney. I have to say, Lexi is a most stunningly beautiful child. I know it's not physical beauty that is measured by our heavenly Father, but I also know you are raising your children to bring forth biblical beauty from within. And that just makes her all the more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy mom has always said that showing affection to our spouse so that our children can see it lived out as part of our values is a good thing. The kiss rocks! ;-)
Blessings,
Toni
Wow!! What lovely pictures. They made me a bit homesick. But, this Christmas was so much fun with a new baby. I love picture #1 - you are so right...showing affection in front of your children builds a strong sense of security and stability. My parents were always very affectionate in front of us...and while we pretended like it grossed us out, we secretly were glad for it, especially when some of our friend's parent's marriages were falling apart.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these photos Courtney! I saw a long time ago a photo that said "The best gift to give a child is to love their mother" ..that photo reminded me of that :) So glad you have a great Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove, Janelle
What a gorgeous family and those smiles are just wonderful! Thank you for sharing, I wish I looked so bright eyed and bushy tailed on a Christmas morn! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family photos..thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
When my honey and I kiss my kids declare it "gross." LOL
ReplyDeleteVery nice family photos. Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. So nice to peek in on your family at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family! We've all bee really sick so we haven't been kissing too much but I think I'll take your advice and give him a kiss like I mean it! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou have such an adorable family...I hope you're having a great time this week! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. :) "kiss him like you mean it" is such a great thing for our children to see. My 3yo daughter is constantly wanting to "kiss on de wips" now, too. haha
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, sweet friend. What a beautiful family you have!!!!! It is a joy for me to see your pictures.
ReplyDeleteMany blessings to you!
(our Christmas was extra special this year... I thought you might enjoy reading about it if you wanted! http://worthwalkingtoward.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-was-different-this-year.html)
Isn't it amazing that He came to us as a little baby???
Love to you and yours!
Beautiful family, and I mean even all your relatives in these photos. I really enjoyed your Christmas photos. Thanks so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing...and your family is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I love the first picture you kissing your honey...that's awesome!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you!
Adrienne
What a beautiful family! Love the photos! Thanks for sharing!
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