Ivy made her entire family's Christmas a happier one this year. We traveled to my parents' house in Cochrane and Ivy spent her first night away from home at her grandparents' house on Christmas eve. She was an angel and, even though I don't have any photos to document the memorable experience, she wore the red dress that I wore for Christmas when I was 0ne. My mom made this special dress and my grandma tatted the beautiful lace trim that enhances the collar and cuffs. I repeatedly broke into tears when I realized that Ivy was embraced by the creativity of her grandma and great-grandma. We went to a sweet service at the Hope UCC church that Ivy's great-grandparents attended and she was met by all the love and support of my precious hometown. Ivy spent most of her time over the holidays on her grandparents' laps and I kept slathering her cheeks with Markie's Amazing Beeswax & Olive Oil moisturizer every time she turned her sweet (and very dry!) face towards me. This explains the wet-duckling look that she has in most of her photos from the past 48 hours.
This has been the happiest Christmas I've ever had. Special thanks to my parents who ensured that my sister and I have pleasant memories of Christmas when we were children. They've helped us be the best parents possible and I look forward to creating holiday traditions for our own little girl.
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