It is not often that you see a rainbow and a potential pot of gold in December but see it we did, as the kids and I headed to Texas for Christmas. Don’t worry, Tim met us there after his weekend of hunting…
As you’ll see in the photos below, a wonderful time was had with my family and even some friends.
On Christmas Eve morning I met a few of my favorite bloggers that live in the same city as my parents, for brunch. I always love to see as many of them as I can when I visit. There was no shortage of hugs and laughs and baby snuggles.
Then later, between the rather seamless trip to Christmas Eve mass with my parents, the “white elephant” gift exchange with the family and the excited children on Christmas morning, I must say it was a pretty good holiday indeed.
(minus the teeny, tiny sinus infection I ended up with. And I know you’ll all be glad I chose not to share a pic of me laid up on my Mother’s couch).
Here are MANY pics to see how much we enjoyed our time this Christmas!
(starting with Christmas crafting! whee!)
with Kim, Heather, Leigh Ann, Jessica, Lisa and Kristin
Hope your holiday was as Merry & Bright as ours…
xoxo
Looks like a wonderful holiday . I love the last picture, you can totally see the joy in his face.
Julia recently posted…Old School Blogging – Holiday Edition
So many Legos! What a picture family picture in front of the tree!! And I love Little Miss’ pose with the three of them in front of the huge tree. 😀
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The photos are magical, and I loved seeing Kristin from Two Cannoli there!
Also, does a teeny tiny sinus infection really exist? I’ve only ever had thunderous ones.
Tamara recently posted…Extreme Makeover: Life Edition.
No, I was being facetious on the infection. 😉 It sucked.
So much joy – love all the pictures. And your very pretty blouse. 🙂
Alison recently posted…Happy Holidays!
Beautiful pics! I love the black and whites. Looks like a very Merry Christmas!
Cyndy Bush recently posted…Christmas Re-Cap: Fragging in my City
I got together with one of my favorite bloggers on Christmas Eve too! So we have that in common! It sounds like you had a lovely holiday in Texas. I am just about to leave NJ today and head back home myself. Happy New Years my friend!
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Happy New Year, Ilene! Hope you had a wonderful time too! 🙂
every picture is beautiful and joyful…I smiled and smiled and smiled…oohed and ahhed my way through each one. You had such a glorious holiday.and I’m always so happy when you share those moments with us.
Your talent shines through each one..and you have such a beautiful family.
xo
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I can’t even say which one is my favourite picture – they are all great.
So happy for you that you had a great family Christmas (and a bit jealous that you got to meet all the fabulous bloggers for breakfast 🙂 )
Kerstin @ Auer Life recently posted…My Favourite Things 2013
So many precious moments – I don’t know how you capture all the color that you do, but i think it has something to do with the way your own heart works. It comes out on the other side of that lens.
Happy New Year, sister.
XO
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What fabulous pictures! It looks (and sounds) like you had a fantastic Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year as well!
Kat recently posted…Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Love this! Adorable kids, precious memories! And lots and lots of Legos!
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your photos are INCREDIBLE. i’m so glad you have this blog as a way of cataloguing everything, even though i know there are plenty of other ways… this blog? will be the gift you give your children someday when they’re older. and what a gift it will be!!!
I love the photos of all the kids together, too. and of K opening her gifts!
xoxox
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Such wonderful photos, Elaine! Love all of the joy and smiles in them – it looks like a wonderful Holiday. (Sorry about the sinus infection, though. It is no fun to be sick over the Holidays, especially.)
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Great photos, Elaine! Smiles all around. And I must comment on the gorgeous Christmas tree. Jealous. 🙂
Andrea recently posted…Merry Christmas, Darlings
My Mom has one sweet Christmas tree. It is fake (and she’s had it for like 20 years) but always feels “real” to me… 🙂
Beautiful Christmas photos! My holiday was that much better because I got to see you.
xoxo
Kristin Shaw recently posted…This is forty-three
I love seeing inside of Christmas celebrations! Thank you for sharing yours!
Stacey recently posted…Happy New Year
I think after seeing these photos I really want to be part of your family! 🙂
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