Nevi's First Christmas!
Christmas in Rockford was AWESOME this year! We had a great time with mom, Kristin, Keith, Gavin, Ella, Ken, Aunt Lynn, Uncle Bob , Dy, Pam and the other Graney's. Nevi was very happy playing with the wrapping paper, ribbons and gift tags just as we had predicted. It was incredible to watch her play with her cousins and take to the many people she was passed around to...quite different from our Mexico trip. She smiled ear to ear with most people she encountered (except big scary Uncle Keith) and rested easy there, as if she remembered being there before. It was just one of those gatherings where we all laughed and loved for 3 days; ate lots of great food, played cards, watched movies and never ran out of good conversation. The flights and airports were painless and efficient, too. We were without electricity the first night in Rockford because of the ice but even that turned into a fun slumber party in front of her gas fireplace. Robb, Nevi and I got to meet Ken's family (mom's new boyfriend) on Christmas Eve and we all remarked on how interesting life can be if you learn let go of attachments and enjoy exactly where you're at in life, being truly present in the NOW and open to change. 3 years ago, who would have thought I'd be spending Christmas Eve with a new family and watching my mom grow within this family. She definitely has a way of connecting with people and inspiring everyone around her to be better people, more accepting and fun-loving. It was a very blessed Christmas this year.
Christmas in Rockford was AWESOME this year! We had a great time with mom, Kristin, Keith, Gavin, Ella, Ken, Aunt Lynn, Uncle Bob , Dy, Pam and the other Graney's. Nevi was very happy playing with the wrapping paper, ribbons and gift tags just as we had predicted. It was incredible to watch her play with her cousins and take to the many people she was passed around to...quite different from our Mexico trip. She smiled ear to ear with most people she encountered (except big scary Uncle Keith) and rested easy there, as if she remembered being there before. It was just one of those gatherings where we all laughed and loved for 3 days; ate lots of great food, played cards, watched movies and never ran out of good conversation. The flights and airports were painless and efficient, too. We were without electricity the first night in Rockford because of the ice but even that turned into a fun slumber party in front of her gas fireplace. Robb, Nevi and I got to meet Ken's family (mom's new boyfriend) on Christmas Eve and we all remarked on how interesting life can be if you learn let go of attachments and enjoy exactly where you're at in life, being truly present in the NOW and open to change. 3 years ago, who would have thought I'd be spending Christmas Eve with a new family and watching my mom grow within this family. She definitely has a way of connecting with people and inspiring everyone around her to be better people, more accepting and fun-loving. It was a very blessed Christmas this year.
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