Christmas Photo Shoot Day

When Felicity woke up she knew it was a special day for my girls!

It was the day of our Christmas photo shoot!

Samantha and Addy were up early putting together some tasty treats to enjoy on their merry day. 

"I guess we better start getting dressed for the photos!"

 Kirsten was getting out her head wreath and telling Tatlo and MissyMeowMeow about St.Lucia Day.

 

 

 

Rebecca loves a good reason to dress up!

"Being in front of a camera is my favorite thing! What can I say-- the camera loves me!"

 

"Pardon me! I'm still dressing!"

 

 

"Don't look yet! I'm not ready yet!"

 

"I'm ready to go! Just putting away my everyday dress."

 

 

"Me too! Except which necklace should I wear?"

Molly called out for Kaya to get her opinion, but...

 

 

...Kaya was in her room asleep. Looks like she was working on a letter to Santa!

"Wake up sleepy head, it's time for the photo shoot!!"

 

 

First I wanted a shot of just my three original girls.

I've celebrated many Christmases with these girls. Each one was a gift from Santa when I was very young.

 

 

Once we had Kaya woken up I got all my girls together for a simple group shot.

Their Christmas dresses are so beautiful!

 

 

A very Christmasie photo with all the girls AND and the pets too!... A lot of love here.

Of course Nudge was being a pest and wouldn't sit still.

"No No! Leave the tree alone Nudge!"

 

 

 

And now we have a gorgeous header for our blog. 

Even though Christmas was almost two months ago we want to have this as our header photo for a while because we love Christmas and all that it represents.

In fact my New Year's Resolution was to keep the spirit of Christmas alive all throughout the year. It's such a wonderful, joyful time of the year and I don't want to lose that magic!

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! hehehe :)

A Christmas Carol: Saige's First Year

 

Every year I see a local performance of A Christmas Carol with my family. It is, for certain, my favorite family tradition! If you would like to see my photos from the past two years at the play click on the following links 2011 and/or 2012.

We had a really good view of the stage! I sat with Clayce and Cora in the row behind Peyton, my mom, and Brynna.

Clayce is a really good sport about being the only boy with all these girly girls ;)

I just love this little guy so much... LOOK at his SWEET and silly FACE!!!

This year Cora finally has a "big girl" AG doll to bring to the show. Her newest friend is Saige; she just got Saige for her birthday.

Some parts of the play are pretty intense and scary, that's when the dolls get extra squeezes!

My oldest and youngest nieces.

It's hard to believe that Peyton is old enough for make up, seems like only yesterday that she was Cora's size sitting on my lap.

Today Felicity got to meet Saige and they really hit it off! Of course they would... they are both red headed horse lovers!!

During intermission we like to discuss our favorite parts of the play over hot chocolate and gingerbread men.

After the play Felicity shares her experience with all my other girls. She never leaves out one detail and is sure to point out how the play slightly changes from year to year.

"Hmmm. You know what would be fun?" she quietly thought aloud, "We should make our own play of A Christmas Carol just for fun!"

Well, as I'm sure you can guess the idea had huge positive responses especially from one Rebecca Rubin, the aspiring actress, as she leaped into the air and began spewing theatrical ideas! She rambled on and on as the other girls smiled, giggled, and embraced Rebecca's dramatic flair and creativity. 

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So, will the girls put together a play for us?

:) We shall see...