12.11.2011

love and cheer

with christmas approaching,
we've slowly, but steadily 
been working on gifts for our families.
we've done a little decorating,
a little baking,
a little crafting (as in making a paper angel to sit atop our tree).
yesterday i put together our christmas card.
i don't usually mail one out.  
the cards are usually just an edited photo i give in passing at 
holiday events and gatherings.
this year our photo card is pretty cute and pretty chill.
i put it together from a photo shoot we did this summer 
(when the kids ages were 2,3 & 4)
with my amazing and talented friend,
(you might remember these incredible photos, taken by her in 2010).     
this year i told her i didn't want anything too fussy or too posey.
i wanted "us" in all our messy hair, dirty faces,
 elephant shirt and butterfly dress glory.
i think she nailed it.
...  
i thought i would share the photos here,
in case our paths don't cross this holiday season.
i thought i would also share my most 
sincere hope for your blessed holiday.
...
Joy to the world,
The Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King.

Merry Christmas!

8 comments:

  1. Lovely! The ones of you and Gary rock!! Sherilyn

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  2. love those photos:) what a beautiful family! lori

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  3. LOVE the pics! You have a beautiful family! I want to see you in the new year. Have a great Christmas!!!

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  4. Sooo love. I {ahem} haven't even started on ours. I know. Worst procrastination ever. ☺

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  5. no words. just beauty. ALL OF YOU. Joy to you and yours, lovie. PS - you're so hot.

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  6. nailed. and love. i second that ps. (xo)

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  7. your family is breathtaking. the photos are absolute perfection. stopping in to your blog is always such a treat. i love love love your photos, your creativity, your take on things. thank you.

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