Lately

 Been hard at work making some Christmas gifts for people. Here is my brownie in a mix jar! So glad I was able to put my vacuum pack sealer from a yard sale to work. :)

 This girl got her first tooth! Crazy, right? Natalie didn't get her first one until she was 8 or 9 months. You can see her in some of these pictures running her tongue over it. She loves this exersaucer and is so happy these days.

Natalie is loving the Christmas season. She is catching on quickly to the concept of Santa Clause and dreams of toys. When we go to Fred Meyer she loves to go look and admire all of the toys on display. Surprisingly she just looks. It is fun to see her eyes light up and imagine as she carefully studies the toys and runs her hand over them. I am excited to see her Christmas morning!

Today, while I was busy working on various tasks trying to get caught up in life, I noticed that she was in my kitchen drawers. I did not think much of it as this is a common occurrence. I looked up to find her with this towel on her head and a baby doll. She was asking where her blanket was. I ran upstairs and grabbed her baby blanket then wrapped her baby in it. I handed it too her and she excitedly exclaimed, "I'm Mary."

I was surprised, touched, and humbled. It amazes me what this little girl picks up on and am so grateful she is getting this message, as Santa has been a pretty popular word in her vocabulary as well. Seeing Christmas through a child's eyes is magical and such a blessing. I love my family and love getting to celebrate this sacred season with them.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard