so, we’ve managed the hunt christmas extravaganza two years in a row now which makes it a tradition, right?! RIGHT. this year’s weather was quite different than last’s though… snow! it began to snow the morning of THE EXTRAVAGANZA (which we did find an opportunity to say at least once every four minutes) and it was pretty perfect. set the mood quite right! again, we went to our favorite bagel place (french toast bagels, yes please!). bagels all around and hot coffee for steve and i. and then headed over to find us the perfect frasier fir. and i daresay we did. it’s so pretty. and now, all’s festive here and nights with the christmas lights on and the mantle all dressed up and a candle burning sure feels cozy.
i fear i’m gonna overdo the christmas-themed posts. can you blame me?
(p.s. those of you who asked — parker’s boots are the ones found here!)
I'm gonna need your family to stop being so completely adorable.
Seriously. And could Lindsay look more casually poised in that picture of the three kids?
Loving the "how tall I was" picture! What a cute idea! Hope you guys got an awesome tree!!!
I love it! The pictures are so great!! Looks like a great Christmas tradition 🙂 And I feel ya, I couldn't help but do about 15 different Holidays photos on Instagram yesterday. Just. Couldn't. Help it.
That "how tall" picture is my favorite. Parker looks like he's saying "Don't call me short!" Love your Christmas posts gurl. Keep 'em comin'.
I live in Boston…where did you go to get your tree? I am in search of a good place….please let me know. Thanks!
Over due the Christmas posts? Bring it. Bring. It. On.
TRADITION!? ABSO-FREAKIN-LUTELY! Twice makes a tradition at our house! Even once if it was really fun! ONE TIME, Lance ordered pizza and we ate on the floor…now if Pizza is mentioned Easton wants to eat on the floor! LOVE ME SOME TRADITIONS!
These pictures are FABULOUS! You and Steve, PERFECT! The 3 kids in front of the ruler, I LOVE IT! You know I make growth chart rulers! 😉 So this is right up my alley!
Love everything about this post!
Merry Merry Christmas!
xoxoxoxo
annie
oh the ruler thing is soo cute!!
SO CUTE!!!!
Your family is seriously the cuteset! Looks like a wonderful time and I love the picture of the 3 kids….perfection!!!
snow on the morning of your extravaganza!? meant. to. be.
That height measurement sign is awesome! And fun to know that your kids are taller than me. Well not Parker, but Lindsay is very very close. Ha!
JUST the way a Christmas tree hunt should be!
Where did you get that adorable head band-y thingy? Cute!
-nicole
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Never fear about going overboard with Christmas posts!
Also I have to ask… What sort of filters/editing software do you use for your pictures? I love the look they all have!
@nicole, asos!
@lauren jean allece, i play around with the curves in photoshop – only a little and it gives them a bit of a matte look. email me if u need more deets!
@newmom, email me!
I'm all for overdoing it with Christmas posts. It's the most happiest time of the year! Two years makes a tradition in my book. Bring on the holiday goodness!
I love that photo of all three of your kids standing by the tall post! So cute!! Especially Paker! Gosh, little kids get to me.
And snow! That's lucky. Here in VA it was almost 70 degrees today! Crazy. And french toast bagels? I've never heard of those before, but they sound delicious! 🙂
Keep the Christmas posts coming! 🙂 I love the thought of a tradition like that. It seems like you have a lot of fun with your family. That's what I want when we start having kids!
how cute is that measuring stick thingy? What a good idea! I want this day in my life someday.
that picture of Lindsey and Steve is so perfect. keep that one forever.
I absolutely love all these photos. You look dashing, as always 🙂
The " how tall" photo is so great!
These pictures are straight magical.