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.
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)
Here's how you can help:
Pass this along information on to everyone you know
*Update your Twitter status to something like "Your Name" Wants all my fellow tweeters, to join @Rachel_Photo and help the food bank this year! Tis' the season! Simply comment on a photo at http://www.blogbyrachel.com/blog
*Update your Facebook status to Join "Rachel Peters Photography" in giving to Island Food Banks this year! Tis' the season! For every person that updates their status, I will donate more food; one status update = one can; many status updates = many cans! http://www.blogbyrachel.com/blog
*Challenge your co-workers - for the corporate group that gathers the most food, I will personally come to your office and take a photo of your group and pick up the non-perishable items. Make sure you let me know you are doing this so I can let everyone know how awesome you are!
In the words of Ghandi, "Be the change you want to see in the world." One step at a time, let's do this together!
Tell...Give...Smile
This is awesome/amazing. I love that you are "All or Nothing" kinda of a girl and that you are trying to help others. Your very inspiring & beautiful inside and out!
(12.08.09)Go Team Comments for Cans!!
(12.08.09)Yaaa Cans for Comments!
(12.08.09)I heart this pict!
(12.08.09)You Rock Rachel!!!
(12.08.09)Love these pictures Rachel.
Rach You are GEORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
(12.09.09)Beautiful picture! Yay for island foods banks!
(12.09.09)Cans for comments! Great idea!
(12.09.09)You have such a good heart! Merry Christmas!
(12.11.09)Love this pic. Hips do good work :)
(12.11.09)Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
(12.13.09)Great idea... and such a beautiful picture!!
(12.14.09)Great pictures & great ideas! Love it!
(12.15.09)I hope you know that you are truly making a difference in the lives of many people! One sweet girl you are :)
(12.15.09)Girl....you take amazing pictures but you look equally as amazing IN them :-) Ya know when I seen this ...the first thought that went through my head beside "flawless" was "her heart could wrap around that world"
(12.17.09)Rachel you are a one of a kind girl, you have a touch that I believe noone else has in everyday life and absolutely in your photography! You are the best:)
(12.18.09)Your are amazing. I love this picture... you are beautiful... The world needs so many more of you.
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SMM: Reeeschell, you can take pictures of me making snow angles!
Myself: Oh SMM, that is a great idea, sounds fun.
SMM: Well you can if you want to!
Myself: I never made a snow angel before.
SMM: We could make a snowman too! I will show you how to make a snow angel!
Some people seem a little more excited about snow than myself. Sparky Ming Ming also told me to wear snow pants, gloves, hat, scarf and make sure I had my winter boots on, not my summer ones. I guess she knows me well.
So how could I turn down an invitation to take pictures of her in the first snowfall of the year!? Look at that cute face with the puppy ears!!!
Cute! To be little again and actually enjoy the snow...
(12.06.09)She is A D O R A B L E !
(12.06.09)she is sooooooooooooooooo friggin cute!
(12.06.09)SMM is so freaking adorable and loveable! Her new snow pants look great! I'm glad you wanted to take pics of her ;)
(12.06.09)Ohhh that hat!!! I want to squeeze her!!!
(12.06.09)OMWord....these are absolutely adorable beyond words...SMM is a beautiful little soul :)
(12.06.09)She is so frigging cute! Sweet little smile! :)
(12.06.09)SMM is a very cute girl!!! Great photos once again!
(12.06.09)She has the most beautiful eyes!! Beautiful pictures... love the snow pics!!!
(12.07.09)LOVE IT!!!!! how adorable!
(12.07.09)So Cute! I love the pink cheeks!
(12.07.09)You are so lucky to have such a beautiful model any time you want! These picts are gorgeous!! And that hat does look familiar!!
(12.07.09)I saw that hat and knew who it was right away!! I just cant get enough of this girl!! She is such a sweet thing and I love her smile everyeday!!
(12.07.09)Oh Rachel, I want to be a kid again.... These pictures are so adorable, I love that little niece of yours, she makes me smile right BIG.
(12.07.09)holy cow, those pics are beautiful of a beautiful little girl!! btw, she's all PETERS!!
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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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