Hearing the high winds and snow as it dusts the windows like so
and opening the door in the morning and finding that it will only open halfway
and stepping outside in your favorite around-the-house sweater and slippers to capture the aftermath
Gazing at holiday lights at night and the fluffy snow that complement them
Pulling out the cookie press and sprinkles to bake edible delights
Decorating the banister and hanging the stockings (This year we have real garland!)
Not feeling obligated to leave the house because you couldn’t get out even if you tried
Custom knit hats and drippy noses
Footie PJs and festive accessories
Perfectly imperfect holiday family photos
Eyeing special ornaments day in and day out
Exchanging gifts with family
Holiday bokeh
And more of this
which will serve as a comforting reminder to slow down, enjoy the warmth of home, and give thanks.
Here’s to hoping Mother Nature decides to share a little Winter with us soon!
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jess ♥
Monday 19th of December 2011
Beautiful photographs! Love that hat, and the tree! And the snow pictures :)
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Saturday 31st of December 2011
Thank you! Happy New Year!
misaacmom
Saturday 17th of December 2011
You have such a beautiful family - great post :)
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Saturday 31st of December 2011
Thank you!
The Suburbanista
Friday 16th of December 2011
He looks like the cutest little elf with that hat omg its like he should have pointy ears. Can you make another baby and give that child to me. You make such cute children!
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Saturday 31st of December 2011
:) LOL, Remind me of the time I wanted to sell my eggs in college!
Penny Kathleen
Friday 16th of December 2011
Amazing post and a beautiful family! Happy Holidays!
Penny
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Friday 16th of December 2011
Thank you, Penny! Happy Holidays!
Romney Donald
Thursday 15th of December 2011
You take such amazing photos!! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Just beautiful!!
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Thursday 15th of December 2011
Aww thank you! Happy Holidays to you and your family too! Do you have a blog? Your profile URL is invalid :(.