Life is precious.

All life. Especially new life. Innocence in it’s truest and most sincere form. Children are blessed to see the world how God intended. Filled with wide eyed wonder. It’s magical.

In the days that have followed the tragedy in Newtown, I think we will all hug our babies (be they pseudo or our own) just a little tighter this Christmas season.

I’ll be hugging this one.

Ashley and Don are wonderful parents to this sweet baby girl. Affectionately, I call her my Minnie. You’ve seen her on the blog before, you can view her newborn pictures here. Hasn’t she grown so much in the last few months?

We had the best time enjoying each other’s company as we walked the paths at Lewis Ginter, taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Ashley, Don, and Nikki are three of many things I’m grateful for this Christmas.