(This pic was taken about an hour ago with the Christmas Teddy sent from Mommy and Daddy)My husband is getting ready to pop some champagne. The glasses are chilled. It's a few minutes after midnight on Christmas Eve. He proposed to me and my son a few minutes after midnight on Christmas Eve in the snow in front of Lincoln's Memorial seventeen years ago. So, its our tradition that we drink champagne and take a few minutes to count our blessings for the year - and for each other.
We have, indeed, been blessed twenty fold. My Christmas wish for each of you is that you are equally blessed with love, happiness and health. I wish that our Heavenly Father looks down upon you, touches you with the hand of God - and bestows peace and prosperity upon you and yours.
I am sharing this favorite Santa pic of mine. This is to honor my son and daughter-in-law -
Sgt Matthew "Blake" Russell, US Army/Iraq
and SPC Amanda Russell - US Army/Iraq
and all the other men and women who serve our country with honor and bravery. We are blessed to be the "Home of the Free" because of their sacrifices. May the Good Lord be with them and give them, and may the spirit of Christmas touch their hearts no matter how far away from home they may be. God Bless Our Troops!
Finally, I want to thank each of you who have supported me in the past few months as I venture out on my new blog, but also the love and concern you shared with me while I was sick. I look forward to seeing you again in a few days.
From the Garrett Home to Yours....Merry Christmas! Love, Barb
Evening, Barb! Merry Christmas and congratulations on this very romantic anniversary of your proposal! Cole looks so sweet! Your family will be in my prayers during Christmas. Thank you so much for the sacrifice you make for us. Have a wonderful holiday, my friend. I know you will with little Cole there waiting for Santa...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteHappy 17th engagement anniversary and Happy "almost" third birthday little Cole! You are not a little baby anymore!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a precious child! Merry Christmas--and see you soon!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you as well --
ReplyDeleteMartha
How romantic! and a lovely tradition!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with your son and daughter-in-law. My son-in-law is over there somewhere as well...he is a Marine serving our country. I pray for our troops regularly, now I will think of your family specifically!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas & may you be blessed above & beyond all you can ask or imagine.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Barb, that picture of Cole is sooooo precious. You and your family are such special people and are sacrificing so much for all of us. May the Lord Bless and Keep you in His arms. My prayers are always with your dear son and daughter-in-law. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture of your grandson! Have a wonderful Christmas and your kids are in my prayers as they serve our country. What a gift they've given to all of us!
ReplyDeleteJust look at that little angel, what a precious baby boy.17yrs and he is still your sweetheart,that is wonderful.Congratulations to you both.Have a wonderful day with your family and my prayers are to thank God for families like your who sacrifice time with loved ones so that we may enjoy time freely with ours.My love to you and Yours, Kathysue
ReplyDeleteJust dropping in to wish you a Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDelete~Blessings,
Jan & Tom
Barb just dropping in to wish you a blessed Christmas my friend. You need to have a bound book made of all these pictures to send to mom and dad. My SIL makes these all the time and she uses a particular site for them. I will have to get you the info! The pictures are precious and priceless. Love to all!
ReplyDelete~KD
If this isn't the sweetest picture.... What a doll!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours! :)
He's just so adorable. Blessings to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteAwwww what a sweet sweet picture! And what a lovely romantic tradition to celebrate the anniversary of your proposal! And God bless our troops!! Vanna
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