Love, Love, Love the new camera! Obviously, these are our first pictures from it, but I am having a blast pretending to be a photographer with it. My kids enjoy being my little models too so it makes it even more fun.
In this picture, you can see that our tree is up, but still not decorated. Emily is really into destroying things right now and waiting until the last minute to hang the ornaments just makes my day a little easier. I did wrap and put the tree up, but am daily handed shredded gifts that she has lovingly tore apart for me. Maybe practicing opening gifts with our Christmas countdown wasn’t such a good idea? I will get the ornaments up, but our tree might look a little strange with none on the bottom this year. All in good holiday fun though, right?
The second picture is of Emily in her super cute sock monkey pajamas that she got for her birthday. I am sure these will be making an appearance on Christmas day since it has been rumored that Santa will be bringing her a sock monkey this year.
This was the night we gathered the kids up to take them on a tour of the Christmas lights in a nearby neighborhood. Ethan thought it was funny to go in his pajamas…Emily was less impressed since she takes Ethan to school sometimes in these.
This was a fun year to see the lights since Emily really got it this year. She kept saying, “Oh, WOW!” while Ethan was far less enthusiastic (“Are we done yet? Is it almost over?”) I can see how this age gap might bring on some new challenges as they get older.
Oh, and have I introduced you to my third child yet? She is a new addition the family and I love her so! My best girlfriend presented me with a brand-new purse (and matching shoes, no less!) for our gift exchange. Only a girlfriend who knows me so well would present it with the price tag still ON so she could show me what a most excellent deal she scored on this purse. And it was a most excellent deal, even better than any deal I had run across this year.
I just love the festive pom-poms and the knitted look on this bag. The brown boots that match are equally rockin’ and make me feel like a superstar momma!
Don’t we all deserve a little of that once in awhile?
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14 Responses to “New Camera- Day One”
I am so dreaming of a new camera!!!!
I am so glad you have a great one to recommend….did you make the sock monkey???that is the last of the presents I need to make…I have had a time finding a sock???? any recomendations on that?? also LOVE LOVE LOVE the bag!!! WOW!!!!!
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Deirdre- I am dreaming of a camera for you
This one was such a great deal for what you get! Maybe Santa will bring you one!
I actually bought the sock monkey because I am too lazy and not-crafty to make one. I have seen them on Etsy.com- beautiful handmade ones! They might inspire your design and give you some ideas for different socks and materials to use.
I bought mine from Target. They released old toys for the Mr. Imagorium’s Wonder Emporium movie and I snatched it up as soon as I saw it. I don’t know if they have them anymore, but the pajamas that match are Nick & Nora at Target
I hope that helps!
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Nice pictures Amy! What cute kids! I hope you are feeling better..
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Thank you so much- we are on the mend, just snowed in
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WOW. I got a better deal then you. I guess you have just rubbed off on me. I am glad that you like your new child. I hope Emily and Ethan don’t get jealous.
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I oh so love the purse!!!1 May i ask where it was purchased? Too cute.
The pics are awesome! Glad you are in recovery mode and are enjoying your new “toy”.
Emily is a doll and let’s just say Ethan is on his way to breaking hearts one day! Haha! Just kidding. They are both precious though!
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Marva- She got it from a store called The Acorn? Somewhere in IL? It sounded like a specialty boutique?
Thanks for the compliments on the kids- your boys are equally going to be heartbreakers- I know it
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Congrats on the new camera!!
I love the purse too – it is unique!
Hope you had fun looking at all of the lights!
Blessings,
~Jane
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I wish I had the pattern to make one–I love the cable pattern and leather handles. You scored!
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Beautiful shots (camera). Beautiful kids and AMAZING new family member. LOVE IT Amy!
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Amy, I love the purse, by chance is there a name brand in it, thought maybe I could find it online. Thanks, and enjoy being the hippiest mom in town! especially w/ boots to match!
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Thanks for the compliments. The purse was purchased from a local specialty shop in Peoria-
http://tinyurl.com/26bxl5
She got it a long time ago so I doubt they would have it anymore so it is a true gem!
Thanks for the comments!
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I live in Bloomington Il I so wish they still had them I would sooooo make the 40min trip!!! loving the bag!!!
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Great pix, Amy! I love the expression on Emily’s face.
Glad you’re feeling better!
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