Our Christmas puppy sweet little Willis, it’s been two years since that wonderful Christmas morning we met!
And yet he still ponders why we want him to wear that hat…

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And my daughter’s favorite shot (it’s pretty cute!)

~Kathy

It’s official … it’s Christmas break!

Hooray for lazy days & family time.

Last night we celebrated by laying around the fire.

All five of my ‘babies’, in a five foot space

~Kathy

I am thankful & most proud that my son decided to take orchestra in his first year of middle school this year.  He chose to play the stand up bass.

YES!  This means I have a violinist, cellist & a bass player.  My kids.

  Lucky, lucky me!

Here is my son at his school performance.  I begged for the first photo, promising only to take one snap.

I didn’t have my flash, and we were indoors.  Not the best quality photo I’ve taken lately, but certainly one that I cherish.

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And a sneaky snap action shot!

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The weekend is here and I hope to get a little creative for the last three days of this series… we’ll see… lots to do!

~Kathy

My youngest plays violin.

For the holiday recital she learned to play one of my favorite Christmas Carols.

Enjoy the show!

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~Kathy

Wow this has been harder to accomplish than I thought!  I just simply haven’t been home enough to blog.  And I am really trying to stick to my guns and not sit at this computer so much when the kids are home from school.

The story behind this photo :
Saturday morning coffee with my bestie. She gives me a thoughtful gift. I ask her (for at least the 10th time) please let me photograph your family. It will be your gift. She finally says yes! Took pics on Sunday. Prints arrived today for her cards …  Love quick decisions!

And love this picture because I have know these children for over eight years.  They are like my own

~Kathy