The Christmas season is upon us.  This will be our second Christmas without Mason. 

Christmas was one of Mason's favorite holidays.  Our thoughts and conversations often turn to him this time of year.  Just this morning we were talking about how Mason always believed there is a Santa Claus.  His last Christmas Eve that he was home, he was 21, he left a note for Santa pledging his goodness all year long!  (HaHaHa, the jury is still out on that!) But let's not let Tyler and Breezy off the hook as they too left Santa a note along with cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeer! 

Santa will come for Mason this year, but he will leave gifts to Teagan in Mason's place.  You see, God sent us an angel in Teagan and we are truly blessed that Mason left us this gift. Mason is still with us, in Teagan.

Teagan and I went walking last night looking at our neighborhood's decorations and lights. It reminded me of the magic of the holiday as we now see it in Teagan's eyes.  She grew more and more excited with each house we visited. (You know some probably thought we were casing their houses as we walked up their driveways and lingered a bit!) She clapped, laughed, squatted and stared at the displays as if the twinkling lights were speaking to her.  All of the lit up animals, snowmen, penguins were there just for her to enjoy.  Our walk together gave me a feeling of hope and love for this little being that I only thought possible with our own children.  Teagan lights up our lives, just as her Daddy's megawatt smile lit up a room! Our walk gave me peace and reminded me that we will all be ok.  Happy Holidays and thanks for visiting. :)