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don’t wait. decorate.
our season prep continues today as we move towards Thanksgiving. It is hard to believe November is almost over and December beckons around the corner. With a below 30 degree chill outside, the weather has already brought in some of that Christmas spirit.
After several days of bringing up bins and decorating, we have gotten down to the final few items. We spent today mixed with enjoying the kids being home from school, to finishing up the few pieces of garland and starting getting some of the outside lights ready for Christmas.
While Tom was outside working on the lights, I snapped the picture above with the benefit of some great natural light. My green, long North Face coat paired with a CC beanie were the perfect accessories for a cold Fall day.
The large, bedazzled blue ornaments typically are part of our front-door display, but are still in limbo this year as we work through the difference options this year.
Tom, I, & the kids also had the opportunity to make little turkeys from: brownie, a nutter butter, little candy eyes, candy corn feathers & a twizzler gobbler.
Our apple pie still awaits baking, but it is common for us to peel, slice, and sprinkle the apples in during the Thansgiving Day Parade procession.
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visits with santa.
you better not pout. you better not cry…
We took the littles for a quick little photo shoot with Santa. The little ladies were in awe but little brother was a bit uneasy. We expected Cam to have some concerns about the big man, but he was deadset against the meeting.
After the initial tantrum, we were able to get him settled with mommy hiding behind the couch. If I had a side-angle shot, you’d see me doing whatever I can to keep Cam together long enough to get a quality shot. Some people wouldn’t care for the candid shots of Cam crying but we find some of our our favorite photos tend to be shots like these that really display unique emotions. Photos are a snapshot of a moment in time, and they let us relive and recreate a moment that would otherwise be gone forever except for the memory of those moments.
We have been doing a shoot with Santa for the past few years and every year I pull out the old photos and it amazes me at the growth these kiddos go through from one year to the next.I always blow up my favorite shot from the session and order it on canvas ( Easycanvasprints.com). I have a wall in my home of all the past and present Christmas canvas shoots. Ill upload a photo of the wall in a future post.
I love these years so much and I love to watch the sparkle in their little eyes as they beam with glee over the excitement of the holiday season, may these years never come to an end.
Jess
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dad.kids.
Daddy loves him some kiddos. 4 beautiful, sweet, loving babies. Quick visits to daddy’s office require walks down to the local bakery for some sweet treats.
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movie.nights.
Movie nights are a big deal around here. Winter is for cuddling with warm fleece blankets, hot chocolate, popcorn, and theater candy.
Summer is for blow-up movies by the pool, air-popped popcorn, and cool summer nights.
Either way, despite the crazy, busy lives we lead, these 4 little bundles of joy help keep us grounded in the fact that life is lived in moments, not years, and a few more things checked off the list won’t be remembered in 10 years, but time spend enjoying a good show with them lives on in our heads and theirs.
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kids.parties.
I have been planning birthday bashes since Natalie’s 1st party nearly 10 years ago, and now that we are up to 4 kiddos, we have planned and executed close to two dozen kids birthdays, each with its own theme, flair, and unique touches. Below is a collection of shots from the various parties we have thrown for friends and family.
jess
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coffee.mom.
coffee.mom. There isn’t much more to say except that coffee is a daily ritual for this mom of 4. Plus, Christmas season means coffee, couch, and snuggles. Coffee likes me and I like coffee, NO, I LOVE coffee.
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Beachin’
Light. Palms. Earth tones. Starfish. Our beach home has a simple elegance that is defined more by what it isn’t than by what it is. Sometimes a getaway demands simple but thoughtful materials and style that evokes calmness, nature, and the ever present call of the sea.
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boy meets girl
15 years
Living and loving every minute since 2006. God has blessed me with 4 wonderful children and for nearly half of my life with the man who holds my heart and soul. "When it really comes down to it, If only one wish could come true, I'd wish everyone could find someone to love like I love you." Ryan Hurd, Wish for the World
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Christmas Wishes
It is the most wonderful time of the year!
Anyone else have their kiddos wish lists yet?
Autumn is ready, along with her older sisters and brother, for Santa to make his approach. Our lists are consumed by all things unicorn, lots of barbies and LOL dolls. Isn’t it amazing, as a momma, getting to relive these special moments through your child’s eyes?
I just love the moments of coming together, sitting down at the table and compiling a list of all the “wishes and wants” of these precious little babies. To watch the excitement in their eyes as they pay careful attention not to forget any details.
As we await Thanksgiving evening, the night so anticipated, the night our beloved Elf Charlie makes his yearly debut, we hold on to our letters anxiously, in hopes Charlie will deliver them to Santa.
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1,000 Followers!
One Thousand! I should have made my account open to “the public” years before now, but I’m so glad I finally decided to make the jump.
For years I have documented myths kiddos, my husband and our life together for my own personal compilation of pjs and creative holiday food were even a thing on social pages. But today and for the future I wish to share my lifestyle for any and all who are willing to the journey with me.
I am so inspired by all of you women out there. There is so much creativity just spilling all over Instagram – it’s amazing!
I am so glad finally to be a small part of that community and I hope you love my page as much as I enjoy creating it. I hope I can provide as much inspiration to you as you all have inspired me.
I gave up my nursing career to be a SAHM mom but I’ve always longed for some utilization of my creative side. Decor/ fashion/beauty/fitness… it’s my niche, like big time. You give me the go ahead and I’ll design, decorate and advise on any aspect of life, be it clothing, makeup tips , fashion trends, home decor, holiday styles, hair, kids fashion. You name it, I’m there.
My hold back to sharing prior to now was… fear of time, disapproval from people thinking I’m better than anyone else , and safety above all else . But I am here now and I’m excited, so very excited!!
I love watching other women showcase their talents, it inspires me, it brings out my creative side, it gives me ppl to connect to and it makes me feel sort of sane in the days where I do nothing but chase babies and clean up toys all day 🤣 #mommaof4
Thanks for being my 1000.. I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT 5k! And 10k and however many ppl decide to support me and watch my family , my life, my style, one little square at a time. I love you all.
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