Best. Christmas. Ever.

Last Christmas we couldn't leave Durant due to snow, ice and road closures.  This Christmas we couldn't leave Durant because Beth was on call.  Last Christmas we were newly engaged and dreaming of a bright and promising future.  This Christmas we are newlyweds, expecting our first child and dreaming of a bright and promising future.  Last Christmas we thought we were blessed beyond measure.  This Christmas we are sure of it.


Beth's mom was able to come and stay overnight Christmas Eve.  We had a wonderful time with her and we truly cherish these moments because with dementia you never know what changes tomorrow will bring.  She had a great time cuddling with the dogs on the loveseat & we enjoyed hearing all her random giggling.  Chip came over after work and we all watched our traditional (and aptly named) Christmas Eve movie, "It's A Wonderful Life" 

Christmas Day Scott made stuffed pancakes for the Dilling women and then we opened all the presents Grammy & PaPa Courter sent to Baby Courter....who is already getting spoiled, and we love it! We pretended to be Mr. & Mrs. Crocker and cooked a big dinner.

Fanny was VERY excited about the ham.....

Happy was excited because Fanny was excited.

Too bad life doesn't have a pause button.....this was a great one, and over all too soon.

We really cherished this Christmas.....our last as a family of two, and wonder what next Christmas will be like with another little person around.

We hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas & wish you a 2011 full of blessings!