Posts Tagged ‘holidays’

I’m almost never on top of things as we get into the holiday season. But this year I was feeling pretty good. Until Christmas eve…when I realized I jam-packed too many things into the next few days. Then the holidays were just a blur since. Haha! Just a few of my favourite things to share with you today.

Two of my favourite things: Christmas lights and my morning tea in a Christmas mug I received last year in a Secret Santa exchange.
In our house, you know it’s Christmas tree day when you hear Kenny and Dolly blasting on the stereo. This year, on vinyl. (Funny enough…both sets of parents owned this album.) And then down in the basement, my “wrapping station” had our old boom box for playing some vintage cassettes. The selection was limited to the Home Alone 2 soundtrack, and a mixtape from 1991.
The kitties love Christmas too!! (Especially on Amazon delivery day.)
This is the newest addition to our little Christmas animals. I came home from work one day to see these squirrels on my front lawn. Apparently my mom was covertly working with the kids to get these installed to surprise me. Well it worked! I don’t think we usually have this much snow over the holidays. The poor little guys keep getting buried!!
We have our selection of Christmas movies we try to fit in yearly. But over the last few years we have started watching the holiday sitcom episodes when we don’t have time for a full movie. These shows are just so funny!! Our favourites are definitely Frasier and Modern Family. But we added some different ones this year.
I love to add new ornaments to the tree. These are from our 25th anniversary trip to the East Coast this summer. We spent most of our time in PEI and Nova Scotia.
And it wouldn’t be the holidays without a few treats. The kids did all of my baking this year. (E mostly. G was more of a “consultant”.) And a little boozy Grinch punch to add a little extra fun to our Christmas day.

Wishing everyone a very merry holiday season!! We’ll chat next year.

I know what you are thinking – Christmas? Isn’t that over? Well, it is true. But I have never been one to be on time. So here we go. This year was derailed quite early on. My dad unexpectedly passed away in the Spring. We are still in shock. Our plans for the year, the holidays, Christmas seemed to be ever changing and adjusting. It was difficult to feel “Christmassy”. Which I think contributed to just sitting back and letting somethings just be late this year. Between the two kids I managed to have a Christmas newsletter written and all my baking done. That was a big help for me. And well the kitties – as long as they have a place to sleep, they’re alright.

So I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. And may it continue through the whole year! This is just a little snippet of the holiday joy of 2023.

Miss Ellie quite enjoys the Christmas lights. She can usually be found under the tree napping – or this comfy spot on the couch, enjoying the glow.
Ophelia thought Grandma made this pillow just for her. But who are we to tell her otherwise?
Does anyone remember these Christmas albums? I am quickly discovering that all my favourite Christmas songs are being removed from Spotify. It might be time to go back to our CD and cassette collections. These 3 albums had my most loved Christmas tunes.
We have been lucky to take in a holiday themed play for the last 3 years. Even better when one of your extended family members is in the cast! What an amazing show. And so lucky a good chunk of our family were able to attend. We took up nearly a whole row in the theatre!
It wouldn’t be the Christmas season without our semi-annual trip to the dentist! I always love the HUMONGOUS poinsettia. And the sleigh of toothpaste was a nice touch.
We watched this holiday movie this year. It was actually pretty ridiculous. But super fun. Not for young children.
E’s “awesome” cookies he made. Our holiday chalkboard with a “rockin’ around the Christmas tree” drawing. It so silly, but this is one of my new favourite decorations. It’s a gift tag from last year that I framed. So simple – but it looked so cute! And a Christmas Eve game of Canadian headbands. Tuques and reindeer antlers – I guess that is what Canadian’s are made of?
And Christmas would not be complete without those twinkly lights.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy 2024!

This little guy just could not WAIT until Christmas. So much so, that he decided to arrive 4 weeks early! Mom was not quite prepared for this, but with kids, you just have to go with the flow. He was the absolute sweetest little thing though. And was definitely the smallest baby I’ve ever photographed; at measly 5lbs 13oz. Well I won’t go on any longer, I’m sure you want to SEE this little cutie. Introducing baby Cohen.
I also wanted to thank one of my WONDERFUL clients who was so kind to knit me a couple of little Christmas-themed hats.  (Including the one you see here.)  It’s not too late to take advantage of my newborn holiday special and try out these super cute little hats!  🙂

Time is running out for venturing out into those busy stores and malls.  You COULD always stick to online shopping, but will your items arrive in time?  Why stress out over these silly details when you KNOW a gift certificate for a portrait session will be the most unique gift your friends or family will receive this year. 

Merry Christmas!!

Okay, I’m talking about your BABY, not what I’m about to announce!  🙂

Plus I get to combine two of my favourite things: babies and the holidays! 😉