Christmas in Connecticut

What a happy holiday it has been for our family. We spent the holiday relaxing at home, enjoying our fireplace and our beautiful tree. We missed all of our extended family this year, but hope to catch up with all of them during the next few months. By the way, this Christmas tree is the tree that love built. Jared and Maddie took the time to go and find a tree and decorate it while little John and I looked on. Our dear friend Carolyn Colton made us the beautiful tree skirt -- a hand quilted true labor of love!

We also were lucky enough to see Lindsay, Sam and little Jack on Christmas Eve. The kids were all so cute together! What changes have happened in our two families this year!

I'm giving in!

I've been caught in the whirlwind that is the blogernacle. My dear
husband has contributed daily to this phenomenon for years now, and that's
probably why I've resisted so strongly. But, today is the day of
my capitulation -- it's all for the children though (such a convenient
excuse).

I'm honestly in love with my children, and I want
everyone to know everything they can about them. By blogging about them, I can force you
to glimpse at pictures every once in a while too.

So, here it
goes.......