picture the holidays: Gather Your Thoughts

What is your plan, to set in motion in 2011? I am being a statistic and working on my weight. Stay tuned for before and after photo's (that is, if I am not part of the statistic that does not stay with their new year's resolutions)

picture the Holidays: Now there's no looking back

Turn back on the negative, turn towards the positive. I love open scenery like this, definetly lots to be positive about!

picture the holidays: A Toast

A toast to the past year and how far you've come. Our toast came in the form as Mr. Fish this year.

picture the holidays: Through the looking glass

A photo through something not as clear, such as this plastic cup that the kids have suckers stored in.

picture the holidays: a Breath of Fresh Air

This scenery is definetly a breath of fresh air! I always love heading up to Dauphin and taking in the amazing landscapes.

picture the holidays: The day after

All that is left of the delish cheesecake my sister brought to Christmas supper!

picture the holidays: The Magic Moment

It didn't take long for the kids to run off to their rooms with all their lovely gifts. Dominic was so excited to play with his mini hockey set. A different perspective today, as I await the puck on the other side of the net.

picture the holidays: Enchantment

Look for excitement today! We received this lovely Christmas card, with a very excited penguin! About sums up all the excitement in our household today!

picture the Holidays: Life is Sweet

Another family tradition we have, is to make a gingerbread house every year. The kids love making them, and we love seeing their creativity come out

picture the holidays: You are getting sleepy

An Image of slumber. Our pups absolutely love their doggy bed, especially with the cold weather outside.

picture the Holidays: Attitude Adjustment

This little piggy has attitude, and I definetly am feeling just the same!

picture the Holidays: Wrapped with Love

packages are artwork. I love wrapping presents, and take pride in their presentation

picture the holidays: Make a List

Do you make sure to add a little R & R to your Christmas list?

picture the Holidays: Recharge

Turtles have always been a Christmas tradition in our family. It is so nice to sit down, and relax with one {in this busy season}. Of course, while I am endulging, how can I resist a nice glass of Coke!

picture the holidays: Warm Glow

Lighting Candles in Christmas Decor is always nice! The light glow they give off is so relaxing

Picture the Holidays: The Season of Lights

Today we were to take a photo of Christmas lights, and have fun with focal length, etc. And that I did! Our Christmas tree only has white lights so it doesn't have all the fun different colors, but it turned out just the way I wanted it to!

Picture the holidays: Got Gifts?

Today we were to take a photo we could use as a gift tag. This included doing any desired editing. This is what I came up with!

Picture the Holidays: Sincerely Yours

Appreciating all the cards you get. I love receiving Christmas cards in the mail. It is the one time of year that you can expect to get something, besides bills, in the mail!
And I love showing them off with this cute card hanger (purchased from Dollarama!!!)

Picture the Holidays: Simply Devine

A divine object, not much more divine than the nativity scene. My grandmother made this for us, which makes it all that more special

Picture the Holidays: A Whole lot of happy

Finding a smile today was easy..Sponge Bob the stocking is always smiling at us

Picture the Holidays: Shaping Up

Paying attention to shape's and what it means to you.

Picture the Holidays: Twinkle Twinkle

Love sparkly, twinkly ornaments!

Picture the Holidays: It's a Sign

Seek out words today. Just looking at these 3 simple words can turn a bad day right around

Picture the Holidays: Reflecting on the Season

Using a reflective surface to capture an image

Picture the Holidays: Express Yourself

We are getting ready for the Holiday's and are very excited about it!!

Picture the Holidays: Every little thing

Such a cute idea my mom sent the kids. They open a little gift every day. They received a clothesline one day, clothespins another and some little santa clothes on another day. The kids loved hanging it all up on the tree

WAY BEHIND

My blog is way far behind, and I promise to catch up before Christmas is upon us (eek that's next weekend already!!).
I have all my "Picture the Holidays" to share with you, as well as many other fun photo's. STAY TUNED!!!

But for now...Did you enjoy online shopping this holiday season? We sure did in our house hold (we mostly meaning "I").
Here are the places we shopped with online this holiday season

Cabela's
Gap Canada (yes they ship IN Canada now!)
Ticket Master
Amazon
Epicure Selections
Don's Photo

I ask you to weigh in now. Did you do any online shopping? If so, where? and if not, how come? Leave your comments below! I love hearing from you!

Sneak Peek: Corinne,Rachel & Jack

What a fun group of kids!!! And on such a cold day too! They were great sports and we captured some awesome photo's ..here's a look at some of them:

Picture the Holidays: The View From Here

This photo says it all. It's such a blessing to have this beautiful valley right in our backyard (ok not RIGHT in our backyard..but pretty close!)

Picture the Holidays: You Hold the Key

Today, what gives you that peace of mind during this busy, hectic season?
For me, it's lighting the Christmas tree up every evening and enjoying it beauty, it just makes all the stress and work of the season totally worth it. It makes me remember the true meaning of Christmas

Paton Famly Session

I had a blast spending time photographing this family!

Stamper's Little Helper

Today I was getting our Christmas cards ready to get in the mail. Paige was excited to be able to help me. Here she is decorating all the envelopes {well..most of them, untill she got bored!}

Picture the Holidays: All You Need Is Love

Today, focus on love. Feel it. Be it. Capture it. Share it.

Hearts are the best symbol of love, and we were encouraged to use hearts in our photo today.

Picture the Holidays: Reframing the Season

Today we needed to use a literal "frame" to capture our image.

Picture the Holidays: Holding Onto Gratitude

Giving thanks in our hearts and our minds. How can you not be thankful for the world around you, when it looks like this!

Christmas Tags

I didn't have enough time, this year, to make my own Christmas cards. But I did manage to make some Christmas tags. These are the first ones I made. I already need to make more, so think I may switch it up and try something different for the 2nd batch.

Black Friday

My mom and I had the pleasure of getting away for the weekend, and heading down to Bismarck to shop on Black Friday!
It was a great time, and I look forward to making it a yearly occasion!

Hockey Jacket

Dominic was quite excited to receive his very first hockey jacket!!

Magic Santa

Last year my mom created emails from Santa for my kids. It was so cute, and the kids totally loved it.
I knew I just had to do it again this year. I am not quite as impressed as last year. But still way too adorable. And in the mind's of 4 and 6 year old's. Santa emailing you is "beyond cool"
To make your children their personal email go here

And now...

..that you have all put your input in on our family photo....
NOW which is your choice? the one you chose in my last post or this one:

Family Photo 2010

I am asking for your feedback!! I think I already know which photo will be included in our Christmas cards, but which is your favorite?

Photo #1


Photo #2


Photo #3