The New Jacques on the Block: Very Merry Christmas!!!

What a big month December was for Lucy. On the 19th she turned 2. We can hardly believe that she's no long our 1 year old baby, but is now our 2 year old little girl! She loves to sing Happy Birthday. Mostly she just says 'happy you you' over and over. Her favorite part of her birthday was definitely receiving presents. She patiently opened each card, commented on whatever was on the front of the card and then peeled off every piece of wrapping paper. It was too funny to see how calm she was while opening each present. Her brother, on the other hand, could barely contain himself. He wanted to play with her gifts the second she cracked them open.

Unfortunately Lucy was sick for the days surrounding Christmas. She perked up enough to go to GPa and NaiNai's for dinner on Christmas Eve but then felt poorly again on Christmas day. Tyson enjoyed every part of the Christmas season. This is his third one in the states and he seems to fall in love with the season more and more each year.

Almost as a surprise to everyone, we got walloped with a snow storm that started Christmas night. The final count was about 14 inches! Thanks to hand-me-downs from Lane & Angela, Lucy was outfitted in a snow suit and boots. (For our family far away- owning snow gear is not the norm for Virginia Beach residents).

It was the very merriest of Christmases for me personally. I finally have our two children home & safe for the holidays. This is the most beautiful of answer to many years of praying. I hope that the new year is a blessed one for you!