Please help me welcome Aimee to the blog today!
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I am so thankful that Amanda included me in her series...ways to simplify Christmas. I'm a huge believer in traditions. Helping children know they belong to a bigger circle than just themselves is an awesome responsibility. Handing down stories, beliefs, and customs from one generation to another helps to establish a strong sense of identity.
Pictures are practical tools to share these stories! At times this Christmas season, you may wonder if your labor of love is worth your effort. You're in the business of shaping hearts and that's HUGE...keep making it special!
Here are some of my favorite pictures to capture each Christmas with the purpose of sharing special memories with my sweeties:
1. Our family's Christmas tree, all lit up
2. Child with his/her favorite ornament
3. Stockings hanging in a row
4. Pictures with Santa
5. Reading a favorite Christmas story
6. Kids in pajamas on Christmas Eve
7. Santa's Milk and Cookies
I attached a link to each of these pictures so you can enjoy more scoop (just in case you're a bit
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Thanks, Aimee! There are one or two photos on your list that we haven't done before. I need to add them to my mental list.
If you stop by It's Overflowing, please be sure to tell Aimee that I sent you!
*My Christmas series is designed to bring you a beautiful holiday at home...without all the stress! You can see all of the posts in A Season of Serenity at Home by clicking here.
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I never thought of taking a picture of Santa's cookies...such a cute idea! I love her mantel and stockings too!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I like the idea of each child with their favorite ornament. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, your series is so FUN! Thanks for sharing some of my favorite pics to take each Christmas! Next week I'll have lots more Christmas Photography Tips on my blog!!! Chat with you soon!
ReplyDeleteXO, Aimee
Great post, Aimee. Love the matching Pajamas :) reminds me of my childhood.
ReplyDeleteAngelina
Great photo ideas! I need to slow down and take some pictures this week;)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Love the photos- a great reminder to capture the memories!
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