Monthly Archives: December 2009

Karlina and Coltan

More family fun! It’s that time of year. I was privileged to spend a couple of hours with Coltan, Karlina and their wonderful parents last week.

Isn’t she precious? You may remember this post of beautiful Karlina when she was 1 week old.

watching Dad and brother

She’s discovered her little hands.

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playful

with Mama

Here’s Coltan. What a BOY, always moving and watching, kicking tires — which is all the more adorable because he’s such a big-hearted little guy.

outdoors

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coltan

We tried a few times to make the Santa hat work. The kids weren’t having much of it. I loved these two shots but didn’t catch any red in the hat. Alaska is near the North Pole, right?

santa hat

hat

family

Impromptu Break

Sophia and I (and Strawberry Shortcake) were headed to Starbucks to read some girl books. I called my sister. She was in.

So, Teri and her two daughters met us there. We squished around one little table with our delicious drinks. We played the Project Runway game, read Angelina Ballerina, and chatted as if we didn’t talk every day. It was so nice to take a little breather from the holiday busyness.

Two things I confirmed: 1) I have no future in designing whimsical sportswear. That game was a little demoralizing! 2) The 3-pump-grande-Caramel Brulee Latte is the way to go.

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Elizabeth

I cannot resist posting a few more of the lovely and vivacious Elizabeth.

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leaves

beauty

Chris and Elizabeth in Town

Here they are! Just SOME of my favorite shots of Chris and Elizabeth, who are beautiful people in every way.

look

books

The Smirk… look out.

The Smirk

Elizabeth

Elizabeth

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together

benchchristmas walk

There were a few interesting items in front of the Antique Store.

antiquestore

Their yin-yang works. Magic.

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tallgrass

California, brace yourself!wall