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on December 23, 2013 in Christmas, Family, Greta, Holly, Hobbies, and photography
Photography: My Family
I've had the hardest time finding a photographer in the bay area that's within my price range and takes photos I like. So... since I love taking photos anyways, Conor and I did them ourselves! I took these back at the beginning of November but have felt tight-fisted and hoardish about them because I love them so much. I made floral crowns for the pictures, partially because I wanted something a little special and partially because I figured if the photos didn't turn out at least they'd have that one great detail! I think the photos did turn out well thank goodness. Bonus, you can't tell that Holly cried in the middle of the session! The family photos and ones of Conor and I were tricky with a remote and no one behind the camera. Maybe we'll get better over the years. I really love my family. And I really love these photos.
Merry Christmas from the four of us to you and your loved ones!
It seemed fitting to make mermaid ornaments for Holly and Greta this year. I used the mermaiden pattern from the Wee Wonderfuls book and I scaled the pattern to 75% making the ornaments about 5.5". They were a bit of a pain to sew, but I'm pretty sure I'm glad I made them. I remembered the week before getting our tree that I wanted to make the girls ornments but hadn't. It felt a little tight and last minute-ish and I don't do last minute very well. But... they're done and on the tree now! And my daughters seem to enjoy them!
I adore sister pictures. Bring on the pajamas, the bed head and a cozy Christmas tree. That's my kind of sweet.
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The girls and I made some melted crayon ornaments. I love it when I see a fun craft idea and I already have all the supplies! Happy moment. These were fun to make - not too messy since all the melted wax happens inside the ornament. It was fun to choose crayon colors to mix. You can read the how-to over on the blog Meet the Dubiens. I don't think my blow dryer gets as hot as others (I know it's not as hot as the ones at the gym), and the lack of heat made it a little tricky to get the crayons melty and moving. But, it was fun and my daughters loved it.
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