.The First Noël.

It was one of those weekends where staying in pajamas all day was perfectly acceptable.  Where morning coffee, biscuits, and doughnuts was not judged.  Where it was full of Facetime and Skyping with far away family.  Where full bellies in need of rubbing groaned in satisfaction, yet over-indulgent discomfort.  Where the itinerary alternated from home videos, to phone calls, to holiday movies, to reading baby and grown up books, to playing, to conversing while never leaving the couch.  Where the {finally} cold rain sprinkled outside our windows.  Where family exchanged more laughs and hugs than presents.  Where we got things we needed, wanted, and more.

It was an ideal first Christmas for this little family.