Thursday, December 22, 2011

Merry, Merry!

Holiday "Photo Shoot"

Just a few days to go before Santa comes calling, and we (especially the 6-year-old) are getting pretty excited around here. . . . 

So, as it's almost Christmas, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite pictures from our recent holiday "photo shoot." Kendra received her first pet - a baby crested Gecko - for her birthday in September so this year, "Gecky" is making his first appearance too. . . can you spot the little one in the picture? Yep, that's him . . .

On her finger
On top of the candy cane
Taking his "close up"
Cheeky Gecko! (That's something I never thought I'd say!) 

And this year's Christmas Card winner? . . . 

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!


"Christmas, my child, is love in action. 
Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas."
--Dale Evans Rogers


I wish you the happiest Holiday memories and the sweetest Christmas surprises. 

Until next year,
Kristin xo
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31 comments:

  1. Julia ChristieDecember 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    seriously! Is she the cutest little miss EVER or what!!!

    What a great photo shoot you had here! Love her smile!

    The very best to you and your family for the holidays!

    Hugs and smiles
    xo
    Julia

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  2. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Kendra is such a beautiful little girl and these photos are adorable. The grass is so green there. It will be months before I see green again outside. Thanks for visiting my blog and your encouragement. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  3. peggy gattoDecember 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Cute as a button!!!
    Such joy!!
    Thanks and merry to you!

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  4. Valerie-JaelDecember 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing. Happy Christmas to you and yours!
    Valerie

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  5. JoannaDecember 22, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Cute-ee pie!!

    Wishing you all (including cheeky gecko) a happy happy Christmas.

    xx

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  6. K J DDecember 22, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    What a pair!!!!

    My favourite photo has to be that cheeky gecko on Kendra's glasses!!!!

    Have a wonderfully happy christmas

    Karenx

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  7. MandyDecember 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Kinda is so precious...those shots are so wonderful...and so so fun...merry Christmas to you and your family...big christmassy kisses and hugs to you...xxx

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  8. JennyDecember 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Ooooooh these photos are precious Kristin... so love them... Kendra sure is one cutie pie... and love that little gecko made it into the photo shoot too...

    Merry Christmas sweet Kristin... to you and your family... it sure does start to get exciting now :)

    Jenny x

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  9. NettyDecember 22, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Wonderful photographs of Kendra.
    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year, hugs Annette xx

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  10. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    what a cuite pie, love the green grass, beautiful photos!
    Merry Christmas!!

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  11. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Aww! She's such a cheeky cutiepie! Merry Christmas to you to my dear! Hope you have a lovely one! xo

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  12. Daniele ValoisDecember 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love the cheeky Gecko pic! And the contrast of blue and red!!!

    Happy Christmas to you dear!!!

    Lovey,

    me!!!

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  13. JoannaDecember 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Oh Kristin she is simply darling!!! I love her & Gecky is just too cute too :D

    May you & your family have a most wonderful & jouyous Christmas!

    xoxo

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  14. Jen @Sadie InspiredDecember 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    She is just the cutest thing!! Adorable. I think the winning photo is darling and love that her new pet is included. I bet she is beyond excited. My 6 year old can barely contain herself. ;) I hope you have the most beautiful Merry Christmas! xxoo

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  15. scrapwordsmomDecember 23, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Sweet Kendra is just precious!!! Love the gecko, too.

    Merry Christmas my sweet friend!! Thinking of you:)

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  16. DianeDecember 23, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Oh my goodness--is this cute or what!! I have a weakness for any type of reptile--thanks to Leo the turtle. Gecky will steal your heart--trust me!
    Merry Christmas to you all!!!

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  17. CameronDecember 23, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    This just beyond adorable! A girl and her gecko....so Rapunzel...heehee!

    Have a wonderful and warm Holiday!!

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  18. JoyceDecember 23, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a darling photo shoot. She reminds me more of my Kate all the time! Their personalities are so much alike. Always smiling! A little girl and her first mini dinosaur!

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  19. Heather HenryDecember 24, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    These are so adorable. How fun!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  20. EllaDecember 24, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    She is precious n so cute! I love the photos so expressive n fun!,
    Happy holidays to you n your family
    Wishing u the best in 2012

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  21. pinkglitterfaeDecember 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    oh my gosh, I have to say those are the most precious photos I've seen in a long time, lol!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family, that includes the gecko, lol!

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  22. JessiVilleDecember 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Merry Christmas Kristin! A little late I know. Kendra and her gecko are a holiday hit! Love Kendra's smile!!! Happy New Year too to you and your family!

    Jessi xox

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  23. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 28, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    What an ADORABLE photo shoot. Awww. LOVE the first photo. Hee

    Hope this little note finds you doing well. Many blessings for the coming new year. :)

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  24. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    oh what a sweetheart she is!!!! I love these photos Kristin....you made my day!!! I will have to show Cole these photos tomorrow!!!!

    your grass is super duper green!!! holy smokes!!!!

    Hope you had the most amazing Christmas!!!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  25. Carolyn DubeDecember 30, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    The colors are so vibrant so full of joy just on their own but then you add such an adorable young lady! My favorite one is with the gecko on top of the candy cane - the expression on her face is priceless!

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  26. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    that's such a beautiful post! she is just darling!!!!so great to find you on here. i am a professional textile/mixed media artist from the uk! check out my current giveaway if you have time its one of my mixed media canvasses. jane xxx

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  27. LeanneDecember 31, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Absolutely aDORe these photos! What a gorgeous girl!!!! The colors are so inspiring to me, too! LOVE it. I'm new to your blog . . . just found you through my dear friend Leslie from "word to me project". I can see I am going to love it here! Happy New Year!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Such a great group of pics! Your little girl is awesome! My younger sister used to love playing with geckos :)

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  29. Scarlett ClayJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    The color in these photos! WOW! They just pop! The last one is so perfect, she is such an angel. Happy New Year!!

    ~Scarlett

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  30. Tracy VerdugoJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    So glad our paths have crossed Kristin.....your blog is gorgeous and Kendra is just the cutest little Miss...I can see a whole girl and gekko series of painting happening for you! My husband is originally from S.Cal..what part are you in? xo

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  31. E Makes ArtJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    The cutest and most amazing photos of the cutest and most amazing girl!!

    xoxoE

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