I'm finally succumbing to Christmas spirit.
It's hard not to with a starry-eyed seven year old who embraces every single detail of the season.
Who wants a menorah even though we're not Jewish.
Who is interested in all the characters and events of Advent although we don't go to church.
Who must chase a teenage Santa down the street with an embarrassingly bad costume because he might have candy canes to give away.
Which he did.
Who was anxiety-ridden because she couldn't think of anything to ask Santa.
(She has since recovered.)
She's been giving away extra hugs lately too.
So I can't help it. Bring it on, Christmas.
1. OMG that is lovely wallpaper!
ReplyDelete2. I think my son wants to be Jewish. He put "dreidels" on his xmas list.
3. I want your photography skills for xmas.
4. It is hard not to get in the spirit with a little person in the house. It's magic.
That is the most gorgeous photo of Sweetpea - wow. Can't wait to add her excitement to the dynamic duo's!
ReplyDeleteShe is special. I love all of her curiosity.
ReplyDeleteOh friend, this makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found your holiday spirit in her. :)
She even makes me want Christmas to get her already
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet Sweetpea. Can I have her for Christmas? I will send you Casey, Ryan and 5 puppies!
ReplyDeletewow ... your photo of sweetpea is heart stopping.
ReplyDeleteeven as a jewish girlie, i get into the christmas spirit. there's something in the air that gets me every single year.
What an amazing, amazing photo -- love it!!
ReplyDeleteLaughed out loud at the idea of her chasing Santa for a candy cane...who can blame her? Love that she wants a menorah -- what great Christmas spirit!
Children always seem to have the right spirit at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove that wallpaper as a background...This is such a sweet, beautiful portrait!
What lovely visuals of childhood enthusiasm and optimism!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! I love that look on her face and the angle you took for this photo! And your words say it all - so great!
ReplyDelete7 year olds have a way of getting everything right in the world. How lucky you are to have one to point the way. This is a gorgeous image. You will always treasure it. My "former 7 year old" is now about to turn 27 and yet she still helps me find the magic of Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a special photo. I love it anew every time I see it. The lighting on her face is just so perfect and I love your words.
ReplyDeletethis is such a beautiful photo! sweet pea is extra cute! and i love the lighting too =)
ReplyDeleteLovely image. It captures the magic of little girls and Christmas.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous picture of your girl!
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