Christmas ,The Book & the Baby.

I think this had to be the most relaxing & quiet holiday's we have spent in quite along time. It maybe the first Christmas we have had alone since before Jennifer was born, and while that seems kind of romantic & sweet we were both rather deflated. Now don't get me wrong, we do enjoy being with each other and after many times being apart we were glad to be together, but we very much missed the busyness of having family and children and all the hustle & bustle. I found it funny because Ivan looked at me and said
" You know I like being with you but being alone at Christmas kind of" and I said "sucks" and he laughed and said "Yes". All in all though it was a nice holiday and we received some nice gifts but the one that touched me the most was "The Book". I have never seen anything like this and was very amazed when I opened it.
I was looking at the back cover and thought I had gotten a lovely picture of Ivy, but then I turned it around and realized it was a book called "Ivy in Autumn".Made by Kelly with pictures by Hannah.(Kelly's wedding photographer) Then I opened it and inside were some of the most beautiful pictures I think ever. Now I may be slightly biased but these are beautiful.
There are some of Ivy alone and some of her with her Mom & they are so sweet. I had never given a lot of thought to being a grand mother, I guess because I think I am still 30 ha! =) But I also never knew I could enjoy anything so much. Because Ivy isn't near, we have learned to love every moment we do get to spend with her and all the little things we get to see and do with her. Talking with her for a moment on the phone, seeing her "Oh Christmas Tree"singing video, and all the beautiful pictures of her.That is why I love "The Book". It gives us a part of her & we get to share in her life. Looking at all the expressions on her face, let's us see a bit of her personality as it develops and she grows.
We got many other lovely items, books & slippers, and special candies =) (some of my favorites)
and beautiful quilted items, but I will always treasure my book and that special time in Ivy's growing up. It made up for the "quiet" we had. Even though I know we cannot always together in one huge group for Christmas & holidays, I will always treasure my family and the special times we do get to spend together.