Have a Very Merry....

Some times I need a reminder to take it down a notch, relax a little and remember the inherent good in all people. This was by all accounts a beautiful first Christmas for Lola and her two new cousins, Rowan and Amelia. The joy on my parents faces while they are holding all four of their grandchildren is priceless... not to mention surreal. But in many ways this is an odd (for lack of a better word) holiday season. The first without a big lumbering yellow lab and the first with out my grandmother who passed in October.   Everyone is truly happy despite all this and for many good reasons. (These babes are beautiful!) But I think it is important to remember that people are experiencing hardships, loss and disappointment here there and everywhere...

I guess what I am trying to say is that we must count our blessings, recognize the good times we have with our family, friends and (now for my siblings and me) our kids. Any way... enough contemplative rambling for now! Here are a few of the quick snaps from this bittersweet and beautiful Christmas with all the lovely new babies and their intrepid older cuz, Liam. I set up an impromptu photo shoot for the new kiddos... small, medium and large...  Cheers everyone!