Santa

Went to Jacksonville to see Santa on Sunday...

Annie, showing off the candycane she got from Santa.

Cider & roasted chestnuts.

And a carriage ride.

And Bella for lunch.

And then we drove over to Klamath for a Christmas party at the base (but I didn't take my camera - sometimes it feels so nice to leave it behind.)

Here's our Jacksonville photos from the last few years...2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005.

Oh, and to answer a few questions:

1. I think I got Annie's blue & red hat (from our Christmas tree hunting photos) from Heart Smiles Boutique on Etsy (but it doesn't look like she's currently taking orders.)

2. I got the galvanized metal stand in my kitchen from Pottery Barn.

3. Yes, I got my purse back!

4. Our stockings were hand-made by our Grandma Bev.

5. No, I don't eat steak at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse...just spinach au'gratin.

6. I know there have been a lot of photography questions and I hope everyone understands that because I teach online photography classes, I can't answer photography related questions for free here on my blog when I'm charging my students for that same information.

7. In looking at our Santa photos from years past, I'm feeling really thankful for Erin Cobb (who taught me how to properly edit my photos.)   And if you weren't already aware, she'll be releasing her Clean Color editing tutorial in January which will make you feel thankful for her too.

Hope I didn't miss anything (but feel free to leave your question in the comments section if I did.)

Comments

[Shannon]

Your children are beautiful. And the picture of the their little feet? Perfect! Happy holidays! :)

[Crystal]

Courtney Lee got her hair cut, right? Your kids are cute and you find the neatest clothes for them - love those striped tights. Happy last-week-before-Christmas!!

[carrie hicks]

We took a road trip in August and detoured to stop in Jacksonville and....have lunch at Bella Union. Cute town! I would love to visit it at Christmas time. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!
Carrie from Bend

[Judy Webb]

Love the shot of Annie through the candy cane loop.

[Michelle Bostinelos]

Lovely! Love the shot of the girl's feet. Such a nice looking family!

[Lori]

As usual, great pictures! So cute! I couldn't help but notice.....does Santa look scared??? Ha! Merry Christmas from Lori in Denver!

[janel]

Always a treat to see your family and your photos. Have a wonderful Christmas with peace, love and joy in your hearts.

[Mary Ann]

Love the pic of the kids feet, and chuckled when I saw Annie had her boots on the wrong feet :)
It looks like the kids had a super time. One of these days when we visit Oregon again, I AM going to have lunch at Bella Union!!!

[tracy]

As long as you are sharing where Annie's cute clothes and accessories are coming from - how about that sweet red knit cape. Adorable.

[Stacy Guthrie]

Boy, the canopy on that carriage made a great diffuser!

[AnnieM]

That picture of Annie on the carriage next to Josh Downs and looking back over her shoulder looks EXACTLY like you, Karen :)
Looking forward to Erin Cobbs tutorial!

[Libbi M.]

love your photos as always. this was our 3rd year out to j-ville too. oh how i love that little town and its vintage look. our girls love the wagon ride. love courtney's green/red tights. please share where you got them. may have to get them for next year. have a wonderful christmas with your family.

[Tina G.]

Love Courney's tights!! I have a thing for stripes...especially striped tights. How fun!!
You are very inspiring with all your family fun that you have...Thanks!!

[Jordan]

Courtney Lee officially has the best collection of tights/leggings. Ever.

[Melanie]

I love the one of Annie and the candy cane:)