Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Corner View - Holiday



It's Wednesday and Corner View is back! Started by a terrific blogger, Jane at Spain Daily, Corner View is made up of many bloggers all over the world who post on a particular theme each Wednesday. It's a lot of fun for me to be part of this amazing group of photographers, writers and artists, and I look forward to reading their blogs as well! For more Corner Views, click on Jane's site.

I admit to groaning at the thought of posting Holiday photos -- I just took it all down and am actually loving the peace and quiet post-holiday, but here goes:



A rare dress-up for Christmas Eve mass






No, my children are NOT spoiled Christmas morning -- why do you ask?














Oliver helps Sophie with her gifts.





The Blue Mermaid













Snow (soap flakes) in Los Angeles





Peace from my Corner to Yours in 2010!
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28 comments:

  1. A Cuban In LondonJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Cracking shots! And so much fun around! Beautiful children and lovely holiday atmosphere. Many thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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  2. TheresaJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Peace to you all to.

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  3. FrancescaJanuary 13, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    I wish it snowed soap here too, at least we could use it:)!

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  4. Mystic ThistleJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Peace. Magical photos, almost makes me ready for the holidays again!

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  5. Ms. MoonJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    Tell us about the blue mermaid.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 13, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    Leaned right into those .
    The dinner table shot is perfect.
    and yes, the blue mermaid?

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  7. BethanyJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    great shots.

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  8. KariJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    happy shots and lovely memories.
    is that Pochahatas?

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  9. LauraJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I still have Christmas boxes to put away...

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  10. CarolineJanuary 13, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Neat idea. Thanks for letting me take a peek into your "corner".

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  11. Palmer and CoJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    Love your holiday scenes! They are beautiful!

    I'm LOVING that new header! Awesome photo!

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  12. ElizabethJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    All- The blue mermaid is a vase that I got for Sophie's room but it came broken into a gazillion pieces. We glued it back together, though, and just won't be able to fill it with any water!

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  13. IsabelleJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    looks like the all family had great time ... Happy New Year to you and your loved ones !!

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  14. ReneeJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    I love it. Elizabeth your children are all so gorgeous it isn't funny.

    I would say that they are all well loved.

    xoxoxo

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  15. DaanJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Happy and sweet!

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  16. likeschocolateJanuary 13, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    I love the photo of the Christmas tree, and I also agree that your daughter looks like Helen Keller. If not, they could be sister.

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  17. JanisJanuary 13, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    I LOVE the green wreath and pink door!!!

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  18. janeJanuary 13, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    these are wonderful. full of warmth and joy! and snow!! warm hugs dear elizabeth!

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  19. BonnieJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I live in Chicago (used to live in La Jolla) where it snows real snow! My children were infants and toddlers in La Jolla and we would take them to Sea World at Christmas time to play in the manmade snow.
    The upside to having lived in California than? No stuffing squirming little bodies into snow suits and mittens. The downside? Not enough snow!

    I've just come to your website through another. Your Sophie does look like Helen Keller. What an inspiring story of Helen and her teacher. I'm not aware of Sophie's situation but it seems that she has her Annie Sullivan in you. I wish the best for you and your beautiful child.

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  20. JoyceJanuary 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I am so glad you have your wreath up still too! Boy the kids hit the jackpot with Santa this year. Looks like it was golden holiday for everyone! xo

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  21. BonnieJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    beautiful photos !! and peace to you and yours !!

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  22. Carrie Wilson LinkJanuary 13, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Peace!

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  23. la ninjaJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    roger that and peace to you too :)
    jingle, jingle all the way (and not just at xmas, I'm trying but january's a bit of a ***, innit? ;P)

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  24. Woman in a WindowJanuary 14, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    I especially love that first shot of the kids, the suit jacket and yet there they are, all kid, laying down and full of love.

    All the best to you and yours!
    xo
    erin

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  25. fullsoulahead.comJanuary 14, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Great photos! I love the one with the soap flakes. Such joy.

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  26. GbergerJanuary 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    I enjoyed the photos - thank you for sharing your corner view.
    What a beautiful family. Your kids are radiant - the "snow" shot is joy embodied. The decorations in your home are festive (the fireplace is a work of art), and it looks orderly - how did you do that? (Your wood floor is beautiful, too, I must say.) Happy New Year!

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  27. JodiJanuary 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    lovely photos. Love the mermaid and the soap snow. Happy New Year, Elizabeth!

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  28. Alicia DJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I love these pictures! sophie is so like a beautiful china doll :). I love the peace wreath too. Did you make that? Its so perfect on the pinkish door...

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