First Christmas

Merry Christmas to a very special little man. A child’s first Christmas is so sweet for me. I know they won’t remember it, and I know they probably won’t understand (and might even be overwhelmed by) the flurry of activity, the opening of gifts, the magic of Christmas morning. But for me as a mother, it’s the beginning of the anticipation of my child’s future Christmas mornings. I imagine what it will be like when I can start teaching them the story of Christmas, and I imagine their expression of wonder as the magic of the holidays starts to come alive around them. I think about the cookies we’ll bake, the decorations we’ll spread around our yard, the cards we’ll stamp and mail together. I remember all those memories with my parents during my own childhood, and I can’t wait to relive them as a parent.

So Merry 1st Christmas, precious little one. And to your Mom and Dad, thank you for not only being great clients but also for your friendship. It has been an honor to be your photographer this year, and it has been a true gift to see your son grow in these 8 months. I definitely count you all among my blessings for 2007!