12.27.2009

The Past Few Days in Photos (a lot) + A Few Words Too...




There were sunny spots perfect for snapping a few pictures (including one of the new bag + a favorite scarf too...)





There was a magical carriage ride that made you feel like you were no longer exactly in the middle of a big city... (carriage ride photos courtesy of lovely cousin erin)






There was Christmas Eve with loads of clementines and chocolate + goat cheese polenta and pork loin with doting, sweet Grandparents... There were UNO tournaments, matching pajamas and plenty of books before bed.






There was an insanely magical (and wholly unexpected) snowstorm that made for a white(ish) Christmas morning, which is needless to say not so much the norm in our part of the country...




And there were two girlies that were surprised and delighted and altogether lovely about the whole enterprise (at one point sweet Millie actually hugged each of her Christmas presents.)

All in all lovely, irreplaceable, memorable days...

16 comments:

  1. BethDecember 28, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    What a beautiful holiday you had! These girls are precious. Lucky you!

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  2. Jen Beaudet ZondervanDecember 28, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Than you for sharing your beautiful memories with us! The girls are precious! :)-Jennifer

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  3. ShinwhaDecember 28, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    How sweet! I don't have kids, but when I see pictures like these, I always think how much lovelier holidays must be with children around!

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  4. lauraDecember 28, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Lovely pics! Where did you get the pierced white candle holders in the tenth photo?

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  5. UnknownDecember 28, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Reading "Olivia"....my personal fave...smiles.

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  6. nicholeDecember 28, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful. I've been catching up with my favorite bloggers tonight, and your photos make me feel all warm and fuzzy. ;)

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  7. Simply Mel {Reverie}December 28, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    You captured the essence of Christmas so perfectly!

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  8. paulaDecember 29, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    these are darling. such joy. can you believe we did not take one picture on christmas day, ugh.

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  9. UnknownDecember 29, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    The pictures are beautiful and perfectly capture how Christmas should be... The once in a lifetime Christmas snow in Dallas this year seemed to make everything extra special too!

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  10. Heather TaylorDecember 29, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    very heartwarming! love how precious your little girls are! wishing you a healthy, happy and fabulous 2010.

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  12. EngraciaDecember 29, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful, heartwarming pictures that capture the essence of christmas. Ours was pretty special too is a bit warmer (Australia). Happy New Year to you and your family.
    Cheers
    Engracia

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  13. JoannaDecember 29, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Snow, books, and twinkling lights: looks like a magical Christmas all around.

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  14. JoslynDecember 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Laura -- the candle holders are from west elm from a few years ago...
    xo

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  15. Good + Happy DayDecember 30, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely and cozy... looks like you had a wonderful holiday!

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  16. Melissa de la FuenteJanuary 4, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    It all sounds absolutely lovely and delicious hun! Absolute heaven....thank you for sharing your special time with us. What an honor!
    xo
    Melis

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