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A “small” Christmas that still seemed “big”

December 27, 2010 by Elaine

While sitting at dinner on Christmas Eve I had a moment where I was so very thankful.

After chasing Kay Kay around church and remembering the birth of our Lord, I looked around and saw my family and our lovely neighbors who treated us to dinner, and I was even thankful for the spilled glass of water and the extra “hushpuppies” the waitress brought to our table.

And even though I was not with my extended family, I was with my husband and my babies and some wonderful people I call friends.

It may have been the “smallest” Christmas as far as how many people I celebrated with but it was definitely one full of love and joy and beautiful memories.

And really, I could not ask for more.

Hoping everyone else had a wonderful holiday too, “big” or “small”…

elaine

Filed Under: Family, Holidays, Kids

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Comments

  1. Kirsten says

    December 27, 2010 at 7:52 am

    Love these pictures! I’m so glad you had a great Christmas. You all look fabulous. Especially that one of you and K.

  2. Jen says

    December 27, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Christmas is so magical.

    Love the pictures. 🙂

  3. Kami's Khlopchyk says

    December 27, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    That is just wonderful Elaine, I know you were missing your family at this special time, so to have a different special time is such a precious gift.

    And I just love all the pictures, gorgeous family girl!

  4. nicole says

    December 27, 2010 at 10:36 pm

    Gorgeous mom and baby girl! That jacket is beautiful and such a flattering color on you.

  5. angie says

    December 28, 2010 at 1:11 am

    So glad you had such a lovely day. You look FABULOUS by the way, and I LOVE your jacket!

  6. Coffee Break Mama says

    December 28, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    This is so lovely – some years we have a house full and sometimes it is just us – but it’s what we make of the situations we’re given that bring us such joy. Glad you Christmas was so grand!

  7. The Drama Mama says

    December 28, 2010 at 7:57 pm

    It looks like you had a fabulous day!! I have a Christmas present for you under my tree over at my place. Comr and get it?

    http://therealpoopsie.blogspot.com/2010/12/and-award-goes-to.html

  8. Krystyn says

    December 29, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Great Christmas shots!

    And, we love our small family Christmas.

  9. Kat says

    December 30, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Awww. That is wonderful! And so are those photos. Just precious.
    So glad you had such a great Christmas! 🙂

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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