Thursday, December 23, 2010

Holiday Magic

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School is out.  The plays and concerts are done.  The class gifts have been given, the parties attended.  Now all that is left to do is sit back and enjoy the magic of the Christmas season.  Well, that, and wrap ALL of the gifts, clean the whole house and make all the goodies for the Christmas I am suddenly hosting, do laundry, go grocery shopping.  You know. The usual.  Oh, and Tommy has come down with some sort of stomach virus, so there is that too.  But OTHER than that.  Christmas magic. 

Every time life gets a little too hectic and a little too busy there is some reminder of what is really important.  This time it came as we were watching old home videos of the kids when they were babies.  It drove home just how fast this time goes by and just how precious these little kiddos really are.  So no matter how crazy this Christmas may be, I will be enjoying the magic of it all.  I hope you do too.

Merry Christmas!

27 comments:

dawn klinge said...

This image is beautiful! I wish you a very happy Christmas.

Joni said...

wow this is an absolutely gorgeous photo and tree. Merry Christmas!

Sarah said...

that is a gorgeous tree, amazing lighting and adorable kids! Great shot!

Gina Kleinworth said...

Those moments are truly magical- aren't they?!

Unknown said...

That photo gave me chills. Please, I beg of you, print it out BIG and frame it and put it on the wall EVERY Christmas or ALL YEAR LONG!!! Seriously, so beautiful...

Wishing you and yours all the magic and blessings of the season Kat. Merry Christmas!!

Unknown said...

ohhhh... this just made my heart leap. Christmas magic FOR SURE!!! I love your tree, the lights, and the children... so beautiful!

Hilary said...

Oh this is just perfect, Kat. Fantastic. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family.

Kelly said...

I love that photo at the end of this post! Merry Christmas Kat!

Tabor said...

Merry Christmas you wise old (young) soul.

Jade @ Tasting Grace said...

Oh I love that shot!! So beautiful! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

That is a GREAT picture!

I am enjoying this Christmas, too. It's way too fast, for sure...

Rima said...

Merry Christmas, Kat! I absolutely adore that photo of your kids. It's PERFECT!

Tonya said...

Amen to that! Merry Christmas :)

Debbie in CA : ) said...

Perfect picture of the wonder of it all!

Have a Merry. Merry Christmas sweet friend. And the same to all your precious loved ones. "God Bless Us Every One!"

XO ~~ Debbie

Anonymous said...

I hope it's very merry your way today!

maggie said...

Such a beautiful picture. Christmas is magic.

imbeingheldhostage said...

I didn't comment? Did you delete my comment? This is going to be my all-time favourite photo on your blog Kat. It really gives your header a run for the money.
I hope you had a really wonderful Christmas!

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

Oh, that picture is just perfect. Hope it was a very Merry Christmas.

Anonymous said...

Oh my gosh I LOVE that picture! Hope you all had a magical Christmas!

The Pages said...

Beautiful Picture!!! Merry Christmas!
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Anonymous said...

What a lovely photo!

Moannie said...

That lovely image surely has to be on your Christmas Cards next year.

Cheryl Kohan said...

What a wonderful photo. It's the very image of Christmas in all its glory. I'm so glad that you're aware of how time flies. Next thing you know those babies will be grown with babies of their own.

I've stopped by from Hilary's Posts of the Week list and I'd like to wish you a very happy new year.

Anonymous said...

Very true! Hope you had a Merry Chrsitmas!

Unknown said...

Hilary sent me over and I must say, this captures the spirit of warmth and anticipation of Christmas! Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!

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Lisa said...

that is such an amazing picture! framer that comes out at Christmas for sure!
Glad you had a wonderful Christmas & hope that everyone is happily settling into 2011!

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