The Arteaga's

Friday, December 25, 2009

Daddy and his kids... Christmas 2009





Alexis enjoying her little brother!

Christmas... New Family Traditions

This year, we started a few new Family Traditions! Now that Vanessa understands about Christmas a whole lot more, it was fun to see her joy!!

First we adopted one of Santa's Elf's. Vanessa decided to name him Elfie. Elfie's job was to watch over Vanessa every day. Once Vanessa was off to bed, Elfie would head back to the North Pole and report to Santa how Vanessa had been that day. The next morning, Elfie would come back home and Vanessa would find him in a different place each day.

Next Vanessa received her very first letter from the North Pole! Santa told Nessa that he was watching to see how she was behaving. Vanessa was so excited to receive mail and mail from SANTA himself!! She was so thrilled, that she posted the letter along with all our other Christmas cards.

On Christmas Eve, Ashley (Vanessa's Godmother) introduced her to yet another tradition. She brought Reindeer food for Santa's Reindeer. Vanessa was so happy to go out side at night and sprinkle food for the deer!!

And of course, we set out our cookie plate and a cup of milk for Santa! This Christmas was so special because I was so excited for my daughter! Her face in excitement was pure joy to my heart and I knew she understood what was going on which made it twice as touching!









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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Vanessa's Cookie Decorating Party!



Here is some great moments that our dear friend Navy was able to capture while at Vanessa's cookie party! Thanks Navy!!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Baby Tony...3 months

I can't believe he is now 3 months! I can't remember what life was before you my little love bug! My love grows, and grows for you every second of my life!
Love, Mommy

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Like Father, Like Son...

Baby Tony and daddy are already two peas in a pod!! They Love eachother and it's amazing to see how he looks at his daddy! I love my boys!