the following pictures were taken about a week after thanksgiving when we were just starting to get ready for christmas. juliette helped us decorate the tree. it was so much fun to see her excitement. everytime she'd come downstairs in the morning or after her nap in the afternoon she would be in shock to see a tree with lights and ornaments. it was so cute!!!

this is my favorite shot of juliette by the tree.

throught out the entire month of december this is how james and i would appear with joseph. holding him on the couch and try and get him to fall asleep. and through his tough times he still looks so CUTE!

this picture was taken about 5 days before christmas sporting his 1st christmas bib! i couldn't believe how big he smiled! you can even see his teeth!!