I was very proud of this year’s holiday card for several reasons:
1. I honestly didn’t think it was going to happen. I’ve had this concept in my mind (and Amry’s dress in my hands) since this summer, but when the busy holiday season actually hit, I just couldn’t imagine finding the time to take the pictures and then create and send cards. But with the help of my AWESOME husband and our new Pinkle Toes Office Manager (my mom!), somehow, we got cards mailed out.
2. I knew I was going to have to use my new lighting techniques I learned this summer and honestly, I was very skeerd that I wouldn’t be able to make it work.
3. It was cold. And my kids were NOT happy about taking these pics. In fact, most of the images from that night looked like this:
4. And most importantly, it served as a visual reminder of my goal to TRAVEL more starting in 2011. We’re ready to explore…to see the world…or at least give it a good start. This is why we homeschool and I know I want the kids to experience these places and not just see them on TV. We’re going to start small by hitting a few places in the U.S. and see how it goes, but I’m very hopeful we can make it happen. I’m VERY excited about 2011!
But for now, I think we’ll take a little break and hunker down at home to enjoy this Christmas. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 2010 and I wish you the most magical, wonderful, special, and love-filled holiday season ever!
Much love,
Michele
Adorable!!!!!!
I {love} them Michele, and I’m very glad you found time to do them! And for the final photo, I’m surprised to see the 360 of the photo before it, totally cute!
WOW!!!!! This is amazing!!!
WOW!!! Seriously amazing! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Oh Michele, how beautiful!! The suspenders are just too cute. Can’t wait to see pictures of your travels in 2011. Thank you for all of your PT4P guidance and inspiration you’ve provided in 2010, you’re awesome 🙂
Merry Christmas to you! What an amazing card!! You are blessed!!
The card looks amazing! You would never know that the kids weren’t perfect angels during the shoot!
looks awesome michele! and i’m looking forward to the day that your travels take you a little farther north 😉
This is absolutely adorable! And I’m so happy mine aren’t the only kids that don’t like pics! Mine don’t usually have tears, just really mean faces!
Awww, they are precious. I love the card 🙂
MAYBE, JUST MAYBE I can talk Charlie into budgeting you in after we have the new baby for a family session 🙂
LOVE IT!! Well done with that off camera flash. I love the skyline bokeh, so pretty. And their outfits are such a neat theme!! And wow, your boys have gotten big!
Oh my gosh! These are absolutely adorable!
LOVE! Can’t wait to see where your travels take you. And um…when did your boys become little men? So handsome!
Beautiful! Love it!
beautiful!!
You never fail to completely amaze and inspire me! What a beautiful family — happy holidays!
These are pretty much the best Christmas cards I’ve ever seen. GORGEOUS photos, and very, very well done on using your newfound lighting technique skills:)
Ummm cuteness!!! Where did you shoot this fabulous card? Perfect Austin backdrop!
If you’re making it to Midwest (Chicago?), I’d love to know!
Wow, amazing as always! I guess I cannot keep typing that each time. What a fantastic holiday card. And, you homeschool… seriously where in the world do you find the time for all this. We have two children and I hardly find time, even without sleeping much. Should your family want to travel to a US Territory, Guam. Please feel free to ask any questions… we are currently living here – have for 7 months. Quite a difference from CT. Happy Holidays to your family!