Sunday, December 26, 2010

Christmas 2010

Christmas went pretty well this year. As usual, the anticipation was worse. After work on Christmas Eve I stopped by the florist and picked up some balloons for us to release on Christmas. I got 3 purple for Carleigh and 3 yellow for Jordan. I was disappointed when the next morning one yellow and one purple were a little deflated. They should’ve held up longer than that, but I was at least glad that the remaining 4 were still floating.

We woke up Christmas morning and ate breakfast and opened presents. Then we all got dressed and went to the cemetery to release the balloons. I brought some of Carleigh’s cards that were left over from her party for us to write notes on to send up with the balloons. I wanted to let Kyndra release the balloons but she was off playing in the snow and wouldn’t come over by me so I released them myself. They slowly floated away.

It was kinda chilly out so as soon as the balloons were released we packed the kids back up in the van. Then I took a few moments by myself at her grave before we left.

And of course I had Anthony take photos of it all. Here are some of them.

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15 comments:

Jennifer said...

Such beautiful and sweet memories you are making. I love the snow, it is almost like a blanket for Carleigh. I'm glad you had a good Christmas! xoxo

Stephanie said...

That is so touching. Can't help but weep!

Sarita Boyette said...

The cemetery looks so pretty in the snow. The balloon release was sweet. Merry Christmas in Heaven to Jordan & Carleigh.

Caroline said...

Merry Christmas Carleigh and Jordan. So beautiful out in the snow. The balloon release so beautiful. So much love , :)

brigette said...

Beautiful!! What a lovely balloon release. Much love!

Lisette said...

So glad you had a good Christmas. Love the photos too.

BTW love the new blog look.

MommyIvy said...

Such sweet memories you are making. The kids will thank you when they are older.

Anonymous said...

The anticipation is always way worse.

Merry Christmas in Heaven Jordan and Carleigh.

Debby@Just Breathe said...

The pictures are very sweet. I am sure that Carleigh & Jordan loved them. ((HUGS))

Veronika said...

Beautiful! What precious memories!

Veronika said...

Oops... forgot to mention, love the new purple look!

Lori said...

Holly, those pictures are just so beautiful. I love, love, love the contrast of the yellow and purple with the snow. Just beautiful.
xoxoxo

Unknown said...

The snow really is beautiful.
Merry Christmas in heaven sweet babies!

The Blue Sparrow said...

The cemetary looks like a winter wonderland with all that snow ;p Beautiful pictures & balloons! (((HUGS)))

Jenny said...

Beautiful pictures and balloons!

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