You are wonderful.

I had a wonderful time seeing everyone again today at Christmas and Coffee! Definitely going to have to make that a tradition. Even if it is 80 degrees outside, there's something about the cozy smell of coffee and polka dotted paper packages tied up with string and getting to chat with some amazing people that can put you in the holiday spirit no matter what. (Even if the manager wanted to kick me out for taking photographs in the store ;-)---I couldn't help it. Look how beautiful that cup is!!)

Loved it so much that we're going to do it again next week! I'll be sending out e-mails to everyone this applies to soon, but mark your calendar to come have coffee with me next Wed.

Isn't she cute? Just like a kid at Christmas. ;-)

Took a break from the hustle and bustle to do a little holiday macro. I guess this would be holiday disco:

In other news, our purple house is getting a face lift. In a few weeks, it will be purple no more! Stay tuned to see how it turns out. I'm thinking fuchsia...

And finally, this is what happens when your kid just gives up on you ever breaking away from the computer to watch a movie with him:

Poor little guy. But I made up for it later by helping him write his letter to Santa. Santa, if you're listening, he wants Elmo, with arms (don't ask). My 3-almost-4-year-old wants an 8-wheeled tractor with attachments. Specifically, a manure spreader. No lie. I'm so proud. ;-)

It's 1 a.m. again.

Christmas & Coffee TOMORROW!

It's all coming together and my house looks so cozy with all of these brightly wrapped goodies. Can't wait to see you all tomorrow!

And, check out the new Pinkle Toes CD cases. Aren't they kewl?

Oh, I almost forgot!

Thank you, Sandra. I love it.

holiday joy.

Newborns. Sigh. This is my "rock star" family. On a whim, I stopped by the store on my way to the session and picked up these ornaments. So very glad I did. And so very glad he let me get this shot. (By the way, can you see me in the picture?) Such a sweetie. He put up with a lot today! Side note: the ornaments are plastic NOT glass.

Edited to add this version of the image below. I love textures ;-)

Look at that little tongue. ;-)

I've never actually done the ring/toes shot before. Worked out nicely, I think.

Awesome session, guys! Thank you so much for letting me move in this morning.

Christmas & Coffee booked for now...

...but stay tuned for the next round...

Christmas and coffee!!!

TO: My wonderful clients w/ pending holiday orders

WHAT: Christmas and Coffee

WHEN: Wednesday, December 5th

TIMES (available slots in green):
10:00-10:30 a
10:30-11:00 a
11:00-11:30 a
11:30-12:00 a/p
12:00-12:30 p
12:30-1:00 p

WHERE: Starbucks (of course) at Lamar and 45th

All of your holiday orders have come together beautifully and I know you’re anxiously awaiting those Christmas cards and gifts. But, I was wondering if you’d be willing to help this little elf by meeting me for coffee next week to pick up your treats. I (and my family who doesn’t see much of me anymore) would be eternally grateful!

Please let me know as soon as possible if you can make it and for which time slot. And, if you tell me your coffee order, I’d be happy to have that waiting for you as well.

I need to fill up these time slots before I can open up another date. And of course, if this doesn’t work out, you will still get your order, I promise.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Speaking of holiday cards, thought I'd share with you the pics for our cards that *didn't* make the cut:

Obligatory Pinkle Toes shot.