Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Gisela
Oh yes, it is that time of year again...the time of year when I actually don't mind checking my mailbox. Why? Well, because instead of having a mailbox filled with only bills (or junk!) it is usually filled with holiday cards from family and friends.

I love Christmas cards! And don't tell my husband, but I have been keeping our Christmas cards for a few years now. Well, at least all the ones with photos on them! I can't help it- I just love seeing how kids and families grow and change from year to year.

This week I am working on our family's Christmas cards. That is always a challenge with two boys who DO NOT like to sit still for the camera. Or if I get them both sitting then one isn't looking at the camera, or one isn't smiling, or there is SOMETHING going on! I usually take around 100 pictures and then just try to pick the one that isn't TOO terrible! However, once I have that perfect picture I can then find the perfect card.

Where to find that perfect card? Well, that part is easy- Shutterfly, of course! If you have not checked out Shutterfly before then GO NOW! Run, don't walk! Shutterfly not only has some fantastic holiday card designs, but they have other products that make great gifts- not just for the holidays, but for birthdays, Mothers & Fathers Day, or you can even use Shutterfly to make birth announcements or party invitations! Shutterfly has SO many great designs for holiday cards that you will definitely find one that is perfect for you! I love to be able to put a great picture (or two or three) on my cards- and Shutterfly has the most options out there!

I've been using Shutterfly for several years now. I like that I can upload my pictures to one location and then share with my family and friends AND I can make fun products. Calendars are a great gift, especially this time of year! Who wouldn't love a personalized calendar with new pictures to view every month!

Are you planning a holiday party or cookie swap this year? If so, definitely check out the invitations that Shutterfly has to offer- what a way to make a great first impression for your guests!

Now I need to work on getting that great picture so I can upload and use one of Shutterfly's awesome designs for this year's Christmas card. And while I'm at it I think I'm going to order up some holiday gifts. The grandparents never complain that they have too many pictures of their grandkids!

Gisela
Well, 2008 is coming to a close. I can't believe the year is over already. This time last year Ken and I were planning on adding to our family, and today we are a family of four. We have certainly been blessed with Erik, and I can't imagine him not being a part of our family. We've also enjoyed watching Nicholas grow throughout the year.

Christmas was very nice. Santa spoiled us all. Nicholas got more cars and trains than any 2 year old could imagine. Erik has some new toys, but it will be a bit before he really appreciates them. His new clothes came at the perfect time- he is now moving out of 0-3 months and into 3-6 months. (According to the pediatrician's scale he was 13 pounds 13 ounces on Monday.)

Tonight we will ring in the New Year with a few friends. A low key celebration, but it will be a nice end to this year, and a welcome to 2009.

So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Years 2009 from my family to yours!

Gisela

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