Sunday, December 7, 2008

{It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...}

Is there anything more fun than decorating for the holidays? I love all the smells, and all the fun colors. We went and picked out our tree last week. It's been a tradition to get a real Christmas tree for the past few years. I love the smell of a new tree, and they are so gorgeous! Caleb loved helping decorate--and the entire bottom of the tree was covered in ornaments. He couldn't go to bed until it was done--because he said it was "his job." In the morning Zoee was in awe, and ripped down all of the work Caleb had done :)
How I love this season. I love the feeling of the holidays and all of the fun festivities. I love being around family and friends. I can't wait for Christmas this year. Nothing is better than Kids and Christmas. I hope we can really teach our kids the joy of giving and the true meaning of what Christmas is...
This is Zoee's first ponytail--it's so cute! she's got way too much hair for a one year old--and is far too busy to ever look at the camera :) They are having a blast with the whole christmas tree biz..

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17 comments:

amiee said...

Oh! Your tree is SO pretty! And I can't believe those pics of Zoee--she looks so grown up since the last time I've seen her! WOW. She is a looker!

Natalie said...

Your decorations are DARLING! I can't believe how much hair Zoee has! Grace's little ponies are so wimpy compared to hers! :)

Jillian said...

LOVE ur tree!! We definitly need to come up and do another ti pan run for the after christmas sales!
P.S. Zoee has such great style!!

SQUIER FAMILY BLOG said...

Even your every day picts are so darn cute! It always is good when your kids are so darn cute too though! I can't believe how big Zoee is!

Sierra and Ryan said...

Oh my goodness! Zoee outfit with that cute ponytail--SOO CUTE! I can't believe how old she looks, yet still so tiny! Your tree is beautiful, I love it. Happy Holidays!

Toni said...

Ah Zoee's pony tail is so cute. I like that last thing, whatever it is.. It's cute. Glad to see you are taking some time out of your business to enjoy and decorate!

jillybeanz said...

Love your tree...and your pics!! Christmas is definately my favorite Holiday.
Hey, I have a quick question for you. I'm thinking about upgrading my camera and can't decide between a XSI or a 40D. Do you have any advice???

Kara said...

That is so cute, and Zoee just looks so adorable. I bet your house looks beautiful!

Chantel said...

Zoee has more hair than I do! I love her outfit. The tights totally make the look. Beautiful tree!

Lindsey Rose said...

Are you sure you didn't steal these picts out of a magazine! I LOVE your tree! So cute and the picts are darling! i LOVE Zoee too, she is a big girl now what!!! Your kids are daling! Miss you!

Alicia said...

Your decoration are so cute! I love the square wreath in the window with the red ribbon...very cute! And wow Zoee has lots of hair..that pony tail is adorable on such a little gal!:)

The Steel's said...

So cute Shar, I am excited to see your decorations! They look awesome. I love Zoee's hair in her first pony, my kids don't get that until around 2 and it is a little fountain. Such a fun time for kids huh!

Annie Valerio said...

how cute! We put ours up and Ryder won't leave it alone. I hope it survives the pulling and shaking.

jillybeanz said...

Thanks for the advice! I think i'm going to go for the XSI and invest in a better lens to add to the kit lens. Any more good advice on a lens you can't live without? I have a 75-300 and 50mm f/1.8 and will get a new 18-55 with the camera. (not so impressed with the 1.8) :)

Thanks so much!!!!!

jillybeanz said...

Tahnk you so much! I'm taking your advice for sure. I haven't really ever looked at the tamaron lenses. Maybe that's why I was having a hard time narrowing it down. Your pics are so beautiful and I really, really appreciate the advice.

Lindsay said...

Your house looks awesome! and I can't believe Zoee and that pony.. She is growing up!

Sarah Jayne said...

Shar, I love the pictures. I know you probably hear that a lot, but really they are awesome! Fun way to capture the christmas feeling!