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Neil's First Christmas


This year we got to celebrate our first Christmas as parents to our little guy. We loved taking pictures of our son Christmas morning by the tree and hanging an extra stocking on our mantle. When we remember this time last year, we recall that we had just started announcing our pregnancy to family and friends. A lot has changed in the past year, but we are so grateful for Neil and all he brings to our family.

We stayed in Seattle for Christmas and my siblings drove up from Utah. Here is a list of our holiday highlights:
  • Watched Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • Mr. D performed a solo of O Holy Night at church
  • The family sang carols around the piano
  • Enjoyed a white Christmas
  • Ate creamed egg on toast
  • Participated in an escape room challenge
We had a great Christmas and wish the best to you and yours! 

-Mr. D and Mrs. M

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