A Peek Into Spring....

I always feel sad at the conclusion of the holiday season. I so enjoy the special time with family and friends - uninterrupted by the strife and rush of daily life. So, just to cheer myself, I like to look ahead - to spring - to light - to warmth - to life.

Happy New Year - and many blessings in 2009.

A Photo with Santa

Last week, my daughter begged and begged for me to take her to see Santa at the mall. I think she knows that the mall Santa is not the real thing - although this man was very kind and convincing. He took so much time with each child - thus the 45 minute wait that we patiently endured to see him. I love this little moment between the two of them. I asked my daughter what she was saying to him then. She said she was asking for a tunnel from our house to her best friend's house. Santa said that might be a tough one - but he'd see what he could do. As it turns out, Santa couldn't deliver that gift - so I guess it is a good thing that my daughter's best pal lives right next door. :)

Holiday Ornaments 2008

Each year, my kids select a new ornament for our tree. Someday they can take all of these with them when they leave home - providing I let them leave home - which is definitely up for debate! :)

This year, my son truly wanted the Star Wars Battleship ornament with lights and sound. Considering the hefty price tag - I told him to please go with choice #2! That's how he ended up with Indiana Jones!

My daughter selected a bright pink cheer ornament to celebrate her first year in all-star cheer.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace

Hail the Son of Righteousness

Light and life to all He brings

Ris'n with healing in His wings

Mild He lays His glory by

Born that man no more may die

Born to raise the sons of earth

Born to give them second birth

Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Three Sweet Sibs

Sneak peek for the M Family!

Cards for the Troops - Send Yours Today

art by Veronica, age 9, PA

Xerox is offering all of us a chance to send a free postcard greeting to our troops. Every art design used in these postcards was hand drawn by a child - they are all so sweet!!

All you have to do is click on the web link below - and then choose your artwork and message for your card.

Let's Say Thanks...in support of our troops.

http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html

I feel a STORM coming on....

The girls did great at JamFest today! We are so proud of them ALL!!!

Go STORM!

This stunt wasn't quite all the way up yet - I snapped too early! Wah!!

Just one more for fun...

Did you ever have one of those days???

My daughter had one yesterday - when the dog decided to try to eat her lollipop!

Gorgeous Miss S

Just sharing a few sneak peeks!!

Brothers

These two brothers were full of fun - and mischief! :) Thanks so much for coming in!

Just a little window shopping...

Cousins

These sweet kiddos are my kids' cousins - all the way from Nashville. They were in town for Thanksgiving - and we snuck in a photo session!!

Snow Much Fun

These three sweet sibs (and CoCo the dog) were a joy to work with!

December

Angels in the Snow

When December comes...Then we'll take the kids to Mama's

They can make snow angels in the yard....Like a Christmas card

We'll decorate the tree...Put an angel high above us

Like we always do at Christmas

On and on it goes...Every year new memories to share

And for all we know...We will all of us be there

When the autumn leaves have gone to gold....the swallows know December's calling

I'll be flying home a thousand times...In all my sweetest dreams

-lyrics and music: K. Loggins-

Family Ties

This fun family came by today - aren't they a great looking group?

Excellent News Regarding Marielle's Kidney Transplant!

Thanks to all who have come to this blog and then jumped over to my friend Lisa's blog - in order to follow the story of her dear daughter Marielle - and perhaps consider filling out a donor card.

It looks like this story will have a wonderful and happy ending!! For more information - click the link below or the photo above!!

http://thedomesticdiva.wordpress.com/2008/11/26/sew-many-amazing-things-are-happening-here/

The Gingerbread Boy....met his fate today...

Happy Holidays, Love Hello Kitty

We photographed this sweet dress for Barb of Lola and Clementine. Perfect for holiday fun!

A Holiday Sweetheart

Pretty Miss G was back in this evening for just a few quick shots in her hoiday finery!!!

Isn't this a gorgeous dress? You'll be seeing it again - because once my daughter saw it - she had to have one for herself :)

It's time to be Merry...