December 27, 2013

Christmas

Lauren's first Christmas was full of joy, travel, and a lot of love.

After singing 'Mele Kalikimaka' for a week in Hawaii, we had a quick Christmas celebration in Knoxville...
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where Santa paid an early visit to Lauren.
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We traveled to Iowa to spend a white Christmas with the Grandma & Grandpa McQuinn and the rest of the family.
We spent Christmas Eve with Grandma & Grandpa
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and Lauren woke up Christmas morning to another visit from Santa Clause.
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Matt's sisters and their families made it home for Christmas Day and our big celebration began!
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This is the barn that Grandpa McQuinn made for Graham & Hayden.. it was a hit, with both the kids and the adults.
I can't wait to see what he makes for Lauren...
I have visions of a doll house.
{wink, wink Grandpa}

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It was so special to see Lauren with all her cousins.
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Claire and Lauren are the only two girls and it's obvious they share a special little bond.
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We even had the opportunity to see a few friends...
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although our 'get-togethers' have changed, dramatically, in the last few years!

We had a wonderful Christmas,
our most special yet,
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thanks to one little girl.

Merry Christmas!

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