Jamisen’s first Christmas was a memorable occasion for us all. We started our holiday weekend with Christmas Eve service (which was really a morning service coupled with a delicious brunch). Jamisen was happy and had such an easy going attitude the entire time. He was passed around from person to person and he was sure to favor them all with smiles. There were two childrens’ stories and he sat patiently through both of them.
It was a very special Christmas for Jamisen. Santa chose our house to make a personal appearance! Just check out the look on his face as he sees the jolly man in the red suit – it’s a mixture of terror, wonder and curiosity. That blur at Santa’s feet? That’s nephew dog Toby, protecting his family against the intruder. We were thankful for his 38 pounds of ferociously adorable protection.
He warmed up plenty quickly to our honored visitor. He especially appreciated the gifts that the red-suited man doled out. He became quite adept at unwrapping and loved to play with the paper of each gift.
Between his two sets of Grandparents, Jamisen is going to be the best dressed little boy in all of Bellingham. Chris and I are thankful for the love and support of our family, both during the holidays and as we continue our new role as parents.
andrea says
What a precious, handsome baby! It reminds me of that joyous time with my 2 boys (9 and 11). Thank you for sharing your pictures; and congratulations, Anne-Marie! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Julie Takase says
Aww! Thank you for sharing! Hope he had an amazing Christmas AND that he recovered from grinch shock!
Anne-Marie says
A little Santa definitely cancels out the Grinch shock, I’m sure.
He adored the paper that all the gifts came in (mostly clothes!). He received one toy and we’ve had a lot of fun exploring it this week =)
Rona says
Merry christmas.
Awesome photos Anne-Marie. Thankyou for sharing. Your family looks so full of love. So special. If only everyone in the world had families full of love, caring and sharing.
Bless.
Anne-Marie says
I so agree Rona. I am incredibly lucky and blessed to have such a loving family – my parents are amazing, my brother and his wife are just delightful and my husband is a supportive, wonderful Dad. I am very very lucky and I count my blessings daily. =)
Donna Maria Coles Johnson says
Happy Christmas to you too! Jamisen, you are adorable!
Anne-Marie says
Thanks dM. I so love our growing family. And boy oh boy, do Grandma and Grandpa ADORE little Jamisen =)
Joan says
Great pictures…I love the way Jamisen is checking out Toby with his hat, in the first picture.
Anne-Marie says
He hasn’t had a lot of exposure to animals (my Mom is allergic and has to take drugs to be around my brother’s dogs so we don’t have any animals because of Grandma) so the dog was fascinating to him. =)
Margo says
I loved my babies first Christmas. Such adorable pictures and Jamisen is such a cutie.
Anne-Marie says
Yes, the first Christmas is very special or rather, WAS very special. =) Our little guy definitely enjoyed it.