So I had seen this idea waaaaay back when on the internet to put your daughter as a child in your wedding dress for pictures. Well, I can now say that myself and BOTH of my daughters have tried on my wedding dress! You can revisit the Trinity experience back in 2012 HERE. My own wedding photos are all film. So you get this badly scanned and saved off Facebook years later image to get a feel of how I looked in the dress. 

Anyway… Trinity has requested I not do my original plan, which is dismantle the dress and make keepsake items out of it for the girls. Instead she wants me to hold onto it for her. Who knows, she may wish to make it over. OR we could make it a real long reaching tradition where ANY of the future babies can also try it on for photos?? I honestly don’t get tired of looking at these. So enjoy the photo dump. 

I should mention, this is also my original veil.

I love how soft those veil ones are.

And finally… standing up!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We have a Christmas tradition that was started here in Minnesota… every year we head to the big Macy’s in the cities and see the Elves Village and then visit Santa. The display has not changed much in the past years BUT the kids always find something new to spot in it. This year it was kitties. We think some were new to the year but additionally the kids really hadn’t noticed them in the past.

Extra special treat, after missing last year THIS year Baba was able to take the time off work and join us there. So we had lots of photo opportunities and fun with BOTH grandparents!

Can you spot the sleeping kitty?

I have to say our Santa is lovely. The kids had a great time talking with him, getting their Macy’s I saw Santa pins. Nana even treated them to Christmas themed candy! YUM!

Of course, we chose the personality rich Santa picture. At least this year the photo elf got it. In past years they seemed confused why we wouldn’t want the more “perfect” photo. And yes, I am aware that if you look back at LAST year’s picture the boys are wearing the same sweaters… what can I say, dressy clothes are at a premium here for the males in our family. Now the girls, dresses for days.

Anyway, great family experience… another tradition checked off our list!

Leaving notes for Santa

Sorry everyone, our week ended in a rush! Please enjoy the pictures, catch up to follow tomorrow!

As always enjoy the overflow… I don’t think I will ever get tired of taking pictures of some of my favourite subjects… I just hope I am not boring everyone else!!

Busy work

Such a big girl

Creating with puzzle blocks

Decorating the trees

A girl and her gingerbread man

Miss 80’s

Fun in the snow

Overheard:
Baba: Watch out… I’m going to break your forearms…
Ken: ….
Everyone else: ROFL

Princess baby

Sharing the iPad

Oh Christmas Tree!

Guarding the presents.

Emanuel and a Santa’s Elf

Adorable

Learning a family tradition – making home made cabbage rolls

Hello Kitty