The presents are wrapped.
The cookies and milk are out for Santa.
The carrots and celery are on the front porch (the reindeer are hungry too, says Lily).
All 3 babies are sleeping, and I’m heading to the couch for some Christmas Eve snuggling up. Sounds mighty nice, doesn’t it? I even have my new cozy Christmas socks on (thanks Dad and Betsy!).
Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season, see you in 2012!
xoxo
Christi
My favorite Christmas tradition for the past 5 years? Awaited. 14 shows run from December 16th-24th. I wish I could see it all 14 times.
Awaited is a contemporary retelling of the traditional nativity story. I think they’ve given away 48,000 tickets this year (tickets are free). I’m telling you, people. It’s that fabulous. Think ten-piece band. 100-person adult choir. Super adorable children’s choir. Amazing dance performances. Stars on the ceiling. Snow falling. Dancers moving throughout the auditorium. It’s crazy good.
Oh, and you can grab a bunch of stuff for free. Mmmm hmmmmm. No money, people. Not a penny.
F to the R to the E-E:
hot chocolate.
coffee.
christmas cookies and goodies.
christmas music CDs (take 1 or take 10).
a family photo (yup, free. We got one taken last night).
The doors open an hour before the show starts, so head over early, and get yourself some Christmas fun.
You can get tickets here. If there aren’t tickets left for the date you want, you can just show up. They’ll find you a ticket, easy peasy.
——->email subscribers: click on the blog post title, and you’ll be taken to the blog. There you will see the videos.
My favorite part is at the end. I must show you this very minute (I obsess over it – really, I do. I cry every year. In fact, I got all welled up probably 5 times last week, just thinking about this part. True story):
For the kids:
Lily is sitting here on my lap, as I’m typing. She keeps asking to watch the “ballet” part.
Anyone want to go with me this week? I would love to go again, y’all. Message me, m’kay?
xo
Christi
P.S. Yes, I’ve been MIA. I realize that I’m a big blogging slacker. Taking care of my babies comes first, and I’m having some trouble juggling everything. I’ll admit it. A lot of trouble. I need an assistant. Or maybe 10 more hours in each day. I’m not sure what 2012 brings for me at this point. Stay tuned, friends.
It’s time for some ice cream and some fun. It’s mini session time, y’all. I’m headed out as we speak.
But first wanted to say hello and happy Saturday from Tate. A.k.a. Tatey the greaty. Or Tater, says my family (I’m so trying to break them of that.)
20 days til we meet him. Have you noticed that I’m counting down? :wink wink:
xo
Christi
So, I hear that I may be a nincompoop.
This might be true.
I titled this morning’s blog post as My Last Available Sessions for 2010.
And my email inbox blew up.
And my phone blew up.
And then one of my relatives wanted to give me a run for my money. Namely my brother, who texted me the following:
Bro: “Who’s the current president of the USA?”
Me: “Ummmmm Obama?”
Bro: “Great job. Now, what day is it?”
Me: “Thursday. Ummm. I think June 9th.”
Oh. I see where he’s going with this.
Bro: “Ur doin great, sis! Now here’s the final question…for all the marbles….what year is it?”
Me: “I’m dying over here. Laughing. Thought there was a joke coming. Nope. Just you poking fun at your 8 month pregnant sister. Clearly I need 1) an ice bath, 2) more sleep 3) a vodka tonic.”
Post has now been corrected. I am now living in the current year.
Oh brother, you funny comedian, you <3
xo
Christi
I can’t believe it – I am officially booking my last sessions for 2011. But..but..but it’s only June, you say. I know. I KNOW.
As y’all know, baby #3 will be here in July, so the dynamics in our house will be cha-cha-cha-changing sooooon! Trying to get all of our ducks in a row before then, so…
Here they are – ready?
That’s it. All she wrote. The end.
There is a waiting list, so you can get on it. If that floats your boat, suits your fancy kind of thing.
I like the word fancy. Kind of a lot.
I think I’ll start using it more.
Fancy. fancy. fancy.
I think the humidity has gone to my brain. It’s official.
Oh, and HAPPY NEWS! I’ll be announcing a July 2nd mini session soon. But here are a few little hints:
Ice cream + kids + super cute photos [and the ice cream's on me].
Very happy kids [which equals very happy parents].
CD of images [+ print release, to print wherever your heart's content].
Biggest [well, only] sale of the year [think $1500 value for $500].
Yup. Pretty much excited about it.
There are only 4 slots, so stay tuned for more info and the sign-ups.
xo
Christi
P.S. I laughed a big one when I stumbled upon this today. And because I like to embarrass myself. Here’s me. Circa 1992. On St. Simon’s Island in Georgia with some highschool besties. Jumping on the bed. With orangeish yellow hair. And very tan, yet very orange, legs. And very white, too-much-cover-girl-compact-used face. Rawr. I’m sexy. Just admit it.
Rebekah, Jenn, Char, Coey and Amy, if you’re reading this, I know you just said oh.no.she.di-unt. Justputthatupthere.
Oh yes I did.
Told you the humidity has gone to my head.
**Post edited to state the CURRENT year. The first time around I titled the post, “My Last Available Sessions for 2010″ I’m losing it. Clearly. If you all only knew how many emails I’ve gotten in the past 2 hours. Hello, Christi. You’re behind the times… Laughing. At myself. Sometimes you just gotta
Last week, we announced the winners of the Snickerdoodles Photograpy + The Spotted Goose contest HERE. Well, my friends. We did a re-draw for 1st place. And good news is in store if your name is Jenny…
Jenny DeBruer to be exact.
Hey Jenny! Are you smiling big? We are. Because you, dear Jenny, are the happy winner of a Snickerdoodles Photography custom photo session + 5 digital images of your choice on CD + $100 gift certificate to The Spotted Goose.
How ’bout that? Oh happy day, happy day to you, Jenny! Smiles all around, says me.
xo
Christi
P.S. Jenny, you can reach me by e-mail christi@snickerdoodlesphoto.com or call 513.919.6239. We can chat about your big win, and get those goodies right to you, lickity split.
