We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and holiday with your families. We had a busy two days for Christmas Eve and Christmas. We always knew once we started a family of our own that splitting the time amongst our families would be even harder than it already was, but never anticipated how hard it truly was. It was really tough on us this year...we hate feeling like we are on a time schedule and don't get to spend as much time at each house as we'd like...however TJ kept reminding me that it's not about the hours, but the quality of time that we have with our families. So, we did the best we could and are continuing to try and set new traditions for the upcoming years as Rhowan gets bigger and as we continue to grow as a family.
I'd like to thank both our parents for spoiling Rhowan for her first Christmas and to all our extended families for all that they did for Rhowan and continue to do for her and us as our first holiday season together. We are so truly blessed and couldn't thank each of you enough for all that you have given and shared with her and us.
To my husband, thank you for your patience with me this crazy holiday season. You were my rock and kept reminding me that we are blessed with our new princess and with each other so nothing else mattered as long as we had each other. Thank you for putting up with me during this stressful time of year. You really showed me what family is all about this year.
Like I said we had a busy two days...Christmas morning we tried to get to my parents early, however with a baby it's no longer on our time or our wishes, but Rhowans of course, so we didn't get there until about 9am. TJ surprised me that morning, after pinky promising that we weren't exchanging, with a gift under the tree from daddy and Rhowan. I was stunned to open it and get my first "real" coach purse! Then inside was the most beautiful watch. Thank you for my gift and my beautiful card babe, you have really given me so much this year with our beautiful baby girl and showed me so much love with our new family.
After we had a short time at home to share our 1st Christmas together as a family, we headed to my parents for Rhowan to see her Oma and Papa and shortly after my sister, Nathan and Anthony came to begin the Christmas fun. In the afternoon we headed over to TJ's parents, so that Rhowan can see her grandma and grandpa and get spoiled all over again! :) Then off to TJ's grandparents, so Rhowan could get spoiled by her Gigi and Papa and all the rest of the family! We had a very busy and fun filled day.
We hope you all had as amazing as a Christmas as we did. We are very much looking forward to the new year and what 2010 has to bring us. We wish you all the best, be safe and Happy New Year!
Love,
The Bruces
I'd like to thank both our parents for spoiling Rhowan for her first Christmas and to all our extended families for all that they did for Rhowan and continue to do for her and us as our first holiday season together. We are so truly blessed and couldn't thank each of you enough for all that you have given and shared with her and us.
To my husband, thank you for your patience with me this crazy holiday season. You were my rock and kept reminding me that we are blessed with our new princess and with each other so nothing else mattered as long as we had each other. Thank you for putting up with me during this stressful time of year. You really showed me what family is all about this year.
Like I said we had a busy two days...Christmas morning we tried to get to my parents early, however with a baby it's no longer on our time or our wishes, but Rhowans of course, so we didn't get there until about 9am. TJ surprised me that morning, after pinky promising that we weren't exchanging, with a gift under the tree from daddy and Rhowan. I was stunned to open it and get my first "real" coach purse! Then inside was the most beautiful watch. Thank you for my gift and my beautiful card babe, you have really given me so much this year with our beautiful baby girl and showed me so much love with our new family.
After we had a short time at home to share our 1st Christmas together as a family, we headed to my parents for Rhowan to see her Oma and Papa and shortly after my sister, Nathan and Anthony came to begin the Christmas fun. In the afternoon we headed over to TJ's parents, so that Rhowan can see her grandma and grandpa and get spoiled all over again! :) Then off to TJ's grandparents, so Rhowan could get spoiled by her Gigi and Papa and all the rest of the family! We had a very busy and fun filled day.
We hope you all had as amazing as a Christmas as we did. We are very much looking forward to the new year and what 2010 has to bring us. We wish you all the best, be safe and Happy New Year!
Love,
The Bruces
Hi Guys,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Christmas we all had with family this year. Your family certainly contributed to our joy on Christmas Day, and we look forward to sharing more happy memories in the future years ahead whether here or at your home. Love and happiness is where family gathers. Rhowan continues to be "Miss Personality" where ever she goes. Thats one happy and loved little girl.
All our love to you,
Gigi and Papa