{Joy}

Today was Monday. And while some people hate Mondays, I actually kinda like them. And this Monday, in particular, was filled with sweet, pure joy.

It was a fresh new start to a new week! I got my laundry piles tackled, ordered my groceries online (if you haven’t checked out this site yet, you have to try it out!!! It’s amazing being able to order groceries from the comfort of my own living room! Tell them Gigi sent you!), packaged up some orders with my fabulous assistant, Heather, shot some adorable mini sessions and spent the afternoon doing Christmas crafts with my little Ls. How could the day get any better? 

 

Yes, Christmas. The house is already decorated for the holidays – not to rush the holiday but to drag it out a  little. I hate how fast the Good Things in life go by – like your baby’s first year, or Christmas morning, or the stage between baby talk and real talking with your toddler.

 

So when it comes to Christmas, I start early and enjoy EVERY. SINGLE. MINUTE. OF. THE. SEASON.
Crafts. Sparkles. Glue. Paint. Today, there were messes everywhere but when the girls decide to get busy with their creative side, we have some fantastic craft adventures – especially when they are Christmas related!

 

I will really miss the day Lyla loses her chubby cheeks. 

 

 

 

 

Decorating is serious work for this girl.

 

In case anyone is wondering, I bought these wooden decorations at the local dollar store – throw on some paint and glitter and you will have one happy child and a cute decoration for your tree. 

 

 

Lacey, the perfectionist.  She freaked out a little because she spilled all the glitter on this snowflake but we work it out. And now it’s the sparkliest of the bunch. 🙂 This snowflake is going to be mailed to someone very special in England.

 

 

We have a Creation Display clothesline in the dining room where we hang up the girls’ weekly creations. This week, I love it because it’s all Christmas decorations …

 

The day was filled with joy. And I am so thankful.

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I also had the pleasure of having some adorable, CUTE babies in the studio for the Wee Ones Mini Session (for babies 6-10 months old). This is a fantastic opportunity to capture your little one’s sweetness at this ADORABLE age … e-mail me if you are interested because there are a few spots left for this Saturday, November 14th. 

 

Meet Sabrina. What a doll.

 

 

and Marissa … a little sweet heart! Look at those teeth!!!!

 

 

And now it’s time to announce the contest giveaway winner!!! This past week’s contest was a pretty popular item  from Superfly Kidz – if you haven’t cheked out their website yet, you really should! Especially for those little super heroes in your life this Christmas!

 

The lucky winner of the cape giveaway is:

 

#3 – Jenn – who wrote:

 

“What great pics, as always. Love the fall colours. The capes are super cute too…do they have to be for kids? What about all us super moms :)”

 

Congratulations, Jenn!!!!! Just e-mail me and we will work out the details for you to get your cape onto the shoulders of your little super hero!!