Merry, Merry!

The days of 2020 are nearing an end. It’s been quite the year, and I’m Just three more sleeps until the big guy arrives for these sweet and spicy kids of ours! 👇

Do your kids still believe in Santa? I have 3/4 that still do! And thankfully, my oldest, who stopped believing two years ago (she’s 10 now) is such a great sport and loves keeping the magic alive for the younger three.

I hope magic and peach fills the rest of your Christmastime. I love this time of year with my kids. The gingerbread houses, Christmas lights, decorating the tree, endless ornament making, and crafting. We’ve introduced a new tradition this year…the Elf on the Shelf. I remember thinking when my girls were little that parents were NUTS for doing this. Why? Why would you do this to yourself? Just another thing you have to do every day. Such fools. Well, when Verity was begging and begging for one…I gave in. And I’ll tell you why. The joy and delight it brings her is worth every effort!

A big thanks to Alyssa Jul Photography for these family photos. We did a little swap for photos with each other just as the wildfire smoke was starting to covering the Portland area.

As for what I’ve been up to at the studio this Christmas season, head on over to this blog post. Lots of adorable babies who will bring you festive cheer!

Be sure to follow along over on Instagram for all the latest and greatest.

A very Merry Christmas from my family to yours!! Katie

PS. To be entered to win a $50 gift card to Starbucks be sure to mail your holiday card (using an Arcadian photo, of course!!) to the studio at 2319 State St Ste A; Salem, OR 97301