What a perfect day it was! The snow was softly falling, the kids slept till 8:30, really, what more could I ask for? Here are a couple photos from the morning at our house where we opened Santa presents and our stockings, then went over to join the extended family at Geoff’s parent’s house for the rest of the day.
Note: I recently committed myself to put down my technical/perfection hat and just CAPTURE THE MOMENTS!! I had become so worried about lighting etc. since doing photography professionally, that I started missing the everyday moments, which are what I will really care about in years to come. So, while these pictures may not be the very best, they’re of my family, and for that reason, to me they are absolutely perfect and priceless. Here’s to New Year’s Resolutions!
Santa got Isaac this race car track. Santa forgot to note the measurements of the track, because when he set it up, it took up our front room and into the next. Santa has now returned that track for a smaller one. Santa will “ok” gifts with Mrs. Claus in the future.
This picture was Lucy to a “T” on Christmas day. Every single present she opened she would say “WOOOOOWWWW!” It was just about the cutest thing ever. She also consumed more candy that day than I care to think about.
Sounds like you had a wonderfully fun Christmas! I LOVED all your pictures. You can just feel the happiness and excitement coming out of them!
Oops…I was signed in on my sis-in-laws account! “Sarah” is really “Debbie”.
I love your photo explanation on Isaac’s gift from Santa. Lucy is adorable!
If these are your “unprofessional” photos than you have indeed become a true professional!!
Awesome! Sounds like you guys had a great Christmas. Fun photos assss well.
these are priceless! looks like you had a great christmas!
8:30???
That was so much fun to read. I love your commentary, leah! Your kids are so so darling. Love those “moment” pics. To me, they look pro, too, so don’t even think about it!
I wish my kids slept till 8:30. Hopefully through the years to come, they still sleep that late.
hi leah,you actually do not know me but i am karli grovers sis-in-law. we were given this same car track and cannot believe how big it is. where did you get it? we would like to take back ours to get a smaller one as well but obviously we did not buy it so we do not know where it came from. can you email me at deborahasplund{at}hotmail{dot}com.thanks!debbie
oh yes…love those gifts. I just wish they came with a maid to clean them up afterward.
love these! and, i know what you mean about just capturing the moment. i have to make myself do that too even though they look horrible and i sometimes have to pull out the dreaded flash..glad you had a great christmas!
Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas! I was jealous when I found out it snowed so much in Utah — we were in 70 degrees in Dallas which normally isn’t bad, but I really missed the snow on Christmas day!
we are too similar- perfectionists to the bone- yes it is good and relaxing and relieving to just let some things go- but even your candid, every day pics are pretty darn wonderful!
I agree with Robyn, these photos perfect to me! If you want to see some real lousy photography, take a peek on my blog 🙂What a fun race track! And your Christmas Eve looks so fun and cozy surrounded by family. looking forward to seeing you guys this Saturday. may the FOURce be with you.
I think you are extremely too hard on yourself!! Your pics look awesome as usually!
I have a sneaking suspicion that your technical perfection hat and your capture the moment resolution will make a strikingly cohesive ensemble. I have no doubt that you will pull off both seamlessly!Merry Christmas Leah! Love ya!
Hey, lady long time no see =p Hope you made it home safely, it was so great to see you. You’re a joy =) Hoppy New Years!
I am an official lurker of your blog! I love your photography. where do did you shoot that last family?! I know some photographers don’t like to share, but just thought I would ask. beautiful! you are amazing. perfect light crisp and clear! WOW!!!
the George family! that’s a great spot! where was that one shot?
Maybe Santa Claus got a bit too excited about what the train would look like set up.Merry Christmas!