I will always remember the sound of pitter patter on the floor and the words "Santa came" coming out of my little Sparky Ming Ming's mouth. As they went to bed, and snuggled all in, and fell asleep within seconds...I imagined how excited they must be. Oh I was just as excited, who was I kidding? I love giving to them exciting gifts and sharing with them the excitement of Christmas.
Christmas Day we all go my parents for both breakfast and supper with a much welcomed afternoon nap in between (if I can settle myself enough to do that). Christmas is all about giving and sharing love. It is the most exciting day of the year when everyone's hearts are so full of love that they might explode! I wish this feeling would last year round for everyone.
I sure do love my family, each one of them for a different reason. Mostly because they all make my heart smile.
Such a fun Christmas! Loved these all! xoxo
(12.27.09)You look like you had so much fun. Merry Christmas! :)
(12.29.09)What a fun family. I actually laughed out loud at these. Thanks for the smile.
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While Ebenezer Scrooge was haunted by the ghost of Christmas past I thought about my Christmas past. I definitely wish that I could go back in time and be a child trying sooooo hard to stay awake Christmas Eve. I used to think up elaborate plans in order for me to see Santa Claus. It would never happen. I couldn't stay awake that long, and today I am the same.
All my memories of Christmas Past are great ones (except the year when I received Baby Alive & my brother fed it all of it's food, and broke it), not just because of the presents that were brought by Santa. It was the sheer innocence of the excitement and the events that surrounded it. Their was always family involved, lots of music and lots of yummy food (check me lovin' the turkey below lol). Today is not much different, except our physical appearances have changed, the excitement in our hearts remains.
I would like to thank all of my amazing couples, families, individuals who made this season, and year the best yet! I love you all, and you will always be in my heart and special to me! I hope you have lots of time to spend with your family, and enjoy every minute of the season.
Those old pics bring a smile to my face...Happy Holidays XO
(12.23.09)I love your work!!!
(12.23.09)Ahhh so cute, Love them all and the peeps in the pictures too. Pretty lucky to have you as my family! :)
(12.23.09)Ahh I have a bunch of those similar types of photos, but luckily my brother didn't do that to my baby alive.
(12.23.09)I love your writing and Merry Christmas Rachel!!!
(12.23.09)These pics make me smile :)
(12.24.09)Ahh thanks for sharing these Christmas memories, I wanted a Baby Alive, but never got one not sure why...but I had the joy of buying my daughter Ashley one...they are still the same!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas Homie, love you XO
(12.24.09)So love these, I am going right now to look at all our family Christmas pic's.... such a great idea! Hope you & yours had a great Christmas Hon!
(12.30.09)
200 CANS! 200 CANS of FOOD to the UPPER ROOM. That is incredible and awesome! Again. 200 CANS!!! WOW! Can u tell I am excited!!??!
200 CANS!
I know that their will be a lot of people very thankful for having a hot meal on a cold day and these 200 cans of yummy goodness will put smiles on someone's heart here on our own island.
While I know that I am very lucky and feel extremely grateful for all that I have and have access to give. I hope that everyone can take a moment to think about all they have in this world, and think of those who don't have the same access to everyday things that we might take for granted, such as food and shelter. Thank You everyone who helped me make this a success! Your all awesome, and I love you all XO
Next project: Let's make the Christmas spirit happen all year round. YAY!
Great idea Rachel!! Looks like it was a real success! I love the photos with the comments amongst the cans!
(12.21.09)YA! 200 Cans!!! You rock!
(12.21.09)Wow! That is so awesome, Congratulations!
(12.21.09)Congratulations Rachel! Great job.
(12.21.09)Fantabulous! So glad I could help out and be a part of it!
(12.21.09)YAY!!!
(12.21.09)Rachel you never cease to amaze us .. What a wonderful thing you are doing with your cans for comments project heres to next year being better than this Cheers from Ontario Merry Christmas
(12.21.09)Rachel your so Wonderful, I am so glad I met you!! XO
(12.21.09)
I met Jaclyn & Jeff years and years ago, and always thought that they were the cutest pair. Now look what they have gone and done...got even cuter! World Look Out! Little Sadie is now a part of the Smith family! Can she get any cuter??
This is the last day for Cans for Comments, so come on everyone, comment comment comment! 1 Comment will be a can of food for someone in need. It doesn't cost you a single cent, you don't have to sign up for anything except good karma! You can comment on any post of my blog, even way back to my very first one and it will count! I will post a final count over the weekend of how many cans I will donate!
Awesome pic Rachel, you are so talented. This little gal is the cutest. Great idea with the comments for cans!!!!
(12.18.09)Go Team Cans for Comments!!!
(12.18.09)Oops forgot to say great pictures! I guess that means two cans from me! :0)
(12.18.09)Merry Christmas Rachel, I think what your are doing with the cans for comments is just a wonderful thing to do, plus I get to see lots of your beautiful work.
(12.18.09)How cute is she! Love the photos Rachel!
(12.18.09)Rachel, I just love checking your website. All your photos are beautiful. You are one very, very talented lady!
(12.18.09)love your pictures you take rachel, different poses and ideas make it special. these family pictures are really nice. esp love the little girl's cape..
(12.18.09)These are priceless. Great job.
(12.18.09)Hey Rachel! You made us look good, now that is talent!!! Thanks again so much for capturing our family! I love every single one of these pictures and wish I could have them all plastered all over my house! Can't wait to get snap happy with you again :))
Sadie sends slobbery kisses to you!
xoxo
(12.18.09)Cutest pigtails ever!!!!
(12.18.09)Oh Love these, what a cute lil family...Oh I love the Pigtails so adorable!
(12.20.09)Super cute:)
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Happy New Year MSMF!!! You truly rock at what you do and can't wait to see all the beautiful shots you capture in 2010. Oh and Madison, gorgeous much?
(01.01.10)AMAZING!! I can't stop reading this...it says so much, with a few simple words...amazing!!
(01.01.10)This girl could be a model. BEAUTIFUL!
(01.04.10)These are so much fun, best of luck 2010 Rachel!
(01.08.10)Best of luck in 2010!
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