December 12, 2007

Unveiling the Photo Card…

…and let me just say that posting the words “Christmas”, “photo” and “card” on this blog has caused a gigantic surge in blog traffic! I couldn’t figure out why 350+ people were coming here to look at Christmas photos, but then I went to sitemeter and saw all the search terms, and referral links.

It seems that several hundred web surfers are visiting from MSN, Google and Yahoo! search tools.

Welcome!!

December 9, 2007

Christmas Photo Card Review

Every year since Dawson was born we’ve taken our Christmas card photo on Thanksgiving. We started this tradition because we figured we were already wearing our “Holiday Best”, and since we were celebrating with family there was always someone around to keep both Dawson and Murphy (our dog) occupied and looking at the camera.

But we didn’t adhere to our tradition this year. Thanksgiving came and went, and I just didn’t have the time to wrangle a child and a dog and manipulate the self-timer on the camera to squeeze the whole family into a photo.

So we cheated. This year we only captured Dawson and Murphy. But lets review the holiday cards of the past, shall we?

There was 2004:

And then 2005, with a screaming toddler:

And 2006, in which we all look so cheerful:

I suppose you expect to see the 2007 Christmas card, but I’m not going to show it on the blog until after each card is mailed out. It wouldn’t be right to give you all a sneak peek.

Instead, let’s take a look at the photos we didn’t use:

Stay tuned for the 2007 Christmas Photo Card! I can’t wait to show y’all!

November 16, 2007

Cute As a Button

It’s Button Day and I thought about showing you a photo of my unofficial button collection. I’ve acquired them over the last few years. Each time I buy a new sweater or cardigan, I throw the extra button in a drawer just in case I need it later. I’ve realized, I haven’t needed a single one of those buttons yet. But I still can’t bring myself to throw them away. I get this little trait from my mother.

Dawson is full of energy these days. His favorite thing to do is run in circles around the coffee table yelling, “I am SPEED! I am LIGHT ‘N HAKEEN!!!”

He loves to chase Murphy and the poor little pup is so good about it. Most dogs would get mad and hide, but little Murphy playfully chases Dawson and the two boys have become best friends.

I remember when Murphy wanted nothing to do with Dawson, but now he likes to sit next to him — especially when Dawson is eating because he always slips him some food. I think it’s adorable that they are finally getting along.

Yes…they are cute as buttons…

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December 12, 2006

Murphy Lee Is Three

Happy Birthday, Murphy!  Three years ago, today, you were born.  We fell in love with you immediately and you are truly our first born.

Love,

Mumma, Daddy & your little human brother, Dawson.