James’ First Christmas Card

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How many of you send out picture cards for Christmas? This was something that Stacy and I started to do after we got married, and now it was James’ turn to take part in this tradition. Unfortunately, James ended up in the hospital shortly after Thanksgiving with respiratory issues so we weren’t able to take pictures of him by our Christmas tree like we wanted to. We ended up doing something a little bit different. Not wanting James to miss being on his first Christmas card, I went out, bought some garland and a Santa hat, and we tried to do a photo shoot in the hospital.

First, we tried to pose him with the garland and Santa hat. This was probably the best of several pictures we took with the hat and garland:

 

James sits on a white sheet decorated with silver tinsel garland and small candy‑cane ornaments, creating a festive holiday scene. He wears a red and white Santa hat and a white outfit with Christmas‑themed designs. A medical bandage and tubing are attached to one arm, blending the cheerful setup with the realities of medical care. The moment feels tender and hopeful, bringing a bit of holiday brightness into a hospital setting.
First attempt at a picture for our Christmas card

 

Then we tried a couple of pics with the Santa hat and a mask to remind everyone to stay healthy. You know, because of the H1N1 flu pandemic.

 

James lies on a white sheet wearing a red and white Santa hat and a festive Christmas‑patterned outfit. A small medical face mask decorated with cartoon characters covers his nose and mouth, and a clear bandage or IV cover rests on one arm. The scene blends holiday cheer with the realities of medical care, centering on James in a quiet, tender moment.
Second attempt at a picture for our Christmas card

 

Then we tried posing James covered in the garland (with oxygen):

 

James lies on a white sheet, surrounded by silver tinsel decorated with red and white candy‑cane patterns. He wears a small red and white Santa hat, and a nasal oxygen tube rests across his face. The scene blends festive holiday cheer with the gentle realities of medical care, centering on James in a quiet, tender moment.
Third attempt at a picture for our Christmas card

 

And another one without oxygen:

 

James lies on a white sheet wearing a small red and white Santa hat, surrounded by silver tinsel garland decorated with tiny candy‑cane ornaments. The scene is simple and festive, centering on James in a quiet holiday moment.
Fourth attempt at a picture for our Christmas card

 

And then finally, we got a picture that Stacy and I both agreed was the best one for James’ first Christmas card:

 

James lies on a white sheet wearing a red and white Santa hat and a white outfit with colorful “baby’s first Christmas” text. A medical IV line is attached to his left hand, covered with a clear protective shield. The scene blends festive holiday cheer with the realities of medical care, centering on James in a quiet, tender moment.
Fifth attempt at a picture for our Christmas card

 

Yep. That’s the one! Just James in his Santa hat. Simple. Here is the card that we sent out to family and friends. Sorry that it looks so dark. It’s the best that our scanner can do. The card is a bit brighter than this:

 

A holiday card features James lying on a white sheet wearing a red and white Santa hat and a white outfit with red trim and colorful “baby’s first Christmas” text. The background is filled with red and green circular patterns and starburst shapes, creating a bright, festive frame around the photo. Below the image, a green and red tag reads “happy holidays,” followed by the message “Love, Stacy, Jeff & James,” giving the card a warm, personal touch.
James’ first Christmas card