Last night we went to Annie's school for a little Christmas party.
They sang Jingle Bells (the smiley face next to Annie is her BFF, Arianna).
And made Christmas ornaments.
And played.
Josh spent most of the night constructing things from pipe cleaners (that's a heart he made for me...all the kids were totally jealous).
And a tiara.
That says 'H+K' (our nicknames for eachother are Harriet & Valentine...but I guess this stands for Harriet & Karen).
A star (blurry I know...but Josh Downs sometimes gets cranky if I ask for a re-shoot).
And that?...that says 'Beavs' (for the OSU Beavers of course).
you have got yourself one talented pipe cleaner thingy maker!! I am jealous too!
Posted by: Susan | December 11, 2008 at 10:49 AM
my favorite ornament to hang every year is a styrofoam cup covered in tinfoil that I made in preschool- thanks for sharing Annie's!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: kismet art | December 11, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Next time you teach a class, I think Josh Downs should be there teaching Pipe Cleaner 101. LOL
Love the pic of Annie feeding the baby in the buggy.
Posted by: Mary Ann | December 11, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Wow, Josh Downs has the pipe cleaner skillz. I want to see those incorporated into a layout. I love Annie's vintage looking dress.
Posted by: Cyndi | December 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Wow, Annie is such a cutie. Loved the way you photographed the heart Josh made with him in the background.
Posted by: | December 11, 2008 at 01:31 PM
i love this time of year, too. i just bought some pipe cleaners and beads, and hoping to make some this weekend for more decorations for our tree.
i'm on your wait list for your online photo class- should there be any way to get in, i would be so grateful!
blessings,
erin
Posted by: erin yamabe | December 11, 2008 at 01:42 PM
What a creative person that Josh Downs is!!! Most Impressive!!
Posted by: Tracy | December 11, 2008 at 02:15 PM
Do you think he's got an obsession with the Beavs? ;)
Posted by: Sharon | December 11, 2008 at 02:33 PM
well I guess all you have to buy Josh for Christmas is a huge bag of pipe cleaners! ;)
Posted by: April | December 11, 2008 at 02:48 PM
LOL....super cute!! (I meant Yannie of course)!!! :)
Posted by: Tanya Webster | December 11, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I think Josh is on to something with the pipe cleaners!
You've got the hook up at C.I. right? Great shots, btw.
Posted by: kat-in-texas | December 11, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Josh is a very talented man. I see a fine future as a pipe cleaner entertainer at kids party. Maybe he'll do one for Annie's next birthday.
Posted by: Huyen | December 11, 2008 at 07:39 PM
So let me get this straight--you either call him by his full given name, Josh Downs, or you call him Harriet. This is all starting to make sense now.
Posted by: Kari | December 11, 2008 at 09:44 PM
Karen,
Your family is so beautiful. I love your daughters dress! Gorgeous!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie in PA | December 12, 2008 at 06:06 AM
wow...that man has pipe-cleaner-twisting-talent!
Posted by: aja | December 12, 2008 at 08:24 AM
You + Josh Downs= adorable.
Posted by: anne | December 12, 2008 at 11:27 AM
WOW! I think Josh could be a professional pipe cleaner design maker... lol He's pretty good! And I love that you said he gets cranky if you asked for a retake... lol.. Brandon is the same way!
Posted by: Katie | December 12, 2008 at 02:06 PM
karen, love annie's dress...where and when did you get it? please don't tell me it's a rare find!
Posted by: Delores | December 13, 2008 at 04:59 PM
Wow Karen, So lovely. Could you please tell us how you processed the one of Annie feeding her baby. She's all lit and it's dark around her? Yin/Yang?? Super !
Posted by: Fran | December 14, 2008 at 06:29 AM
Josh Downs needs to open an etsy shop to sell his superb pipe cleaner masterpieces! I kept waiting as I paged through for the Beavs one... I just knew he had to have done one! :)
Posted by: Colleen | December 14, 2008 at 05:29 PM