December Daily 2009 : Day Nine
DAY NINE
I love holiday bedding. It's a part of my love of decor transformation that goes on around here during Christmas time. We got a new bed right before Anna was born which means I needed some new bedding (my favorite that we had last year is now on Simon's bed).
SUPPLIES : AE Holiday Corner Art
Here's the original:
I ended up with two pages for December 9. I had already done the page about the bedding when we decided to go see Santa last night. As I was falling asleep I was thinking about how I wanted to document our visit and how each child has their own story related to the event. The concept of two columns, each with their own stamped initial was what came to mind. It worked out well.
And a close-up scan:
SUPPLIES : Papier Valise red foil; Making Memories Pattern Paper; Studio Calico Noah Alphabet Stamps
JOURNALING FOR SIMON : Oh Simon, you were beyond excited to see Santa again this year. The biggest thing on your mind was making sure that Santa had a Lego Indiana Jones Temple Escape set at the North Pole. You asked him about it and he said that yes, indeed he did have just that toy and he knew all about it. You were so relieved.
You and Santa talked about the North Pole & Rudolph & how he was staying in a hotel while the elves and Mrs. Claus were getting ready for Christmas.
You were also pretty excited to have your sister meet Santa. What you really wanted to do was carry her over to him and introduce him to her. Instead of having you carry her I placed her in his lap and you were so happy to have her there with you.
You also wanted to make sure that Santa knew he should bring a new baby rattle for Anna.
JOURNALING FOR ANNA : This, my sweet girl, was your very first visit to see Santa. We dressed you up in the cutest little beige & white dress, cream tights, little black mary jane shoes with a bow on the strap, and a great red wool coat that I bought before you were born. You were so, so cute.
I carried you through the little maze to see the jolly man in the red suit. You watched while Simon had his conversation with Santa and then I placed you in his lap for the photo. At first you gave a little cry and looked up at the man with the furry face with apprehension but then you saw Simon and decided this must be ok.
Dad and I stood back by the photographer to get the two of you to look his way while he captured the moment. It was so cool to see the photo come out with two great kids on Santa's lap.
This post is part of a series documenting the month of December 2009. You find out more information and view all the completed pages of my album here. Share your work in the Flickr gallery here. 
Love the documenting of Simon and Anna.... I am wondering where the bedside tables or stands are from?
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I have said it before but I must say it again...Thank you! You are awesome and inspiring!
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Oh Ali! I love your Santa page. It couldn't be any cuter. Enjoy your first Christmas as four!
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Ali
Very sweet photo. Love the idea on
journaling.
Sandi N.
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Oh Ali, i LOVE seeing the kids together with Santa. Adorable.
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Thank you. That was my question too.
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It really looks like you found the real Santa there. The one my son visited last year looked like he was about 20 and I'm sure wouldn't have been so knowledgeable on the latest lego and surely wouldn't be cool enough to stay in a motel while Mrs. Claus was back at the North Pole...priceless.
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I am really enjoying your posts about this album, thanks.
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Awesome fun moment to remember by.
perfect plans with getting real live tree.. more fun what to add in your album.
Keep it going..
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Simon has had the same one every year so far - totally amazing.
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your santa stories brought tears to my eyes. so sweet for Anna and I adore Simon's intensity. i can appreciate both angles. Thanks for sharing
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I can't wait until we get our Santa photos back - they are such a great part of a December book! Thanks Ali.
A question - where is the #9 tag from? I couldn't see the source.
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adorable picture of Simon & Anna & i love the journaling for each of them!
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The journaling is so touching! Cute picture with Santa and beautiful bedding!
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Thank you for sharing the journaling with us. i always love to read your journaling and how you explain and share things to/with your kids!
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Sweet bedding! Where did you get it?
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Hi, Ali! Love the photos on top of the bed! Just wanted to ask where you can have photos mounted like the one of Anna's in the middle? Thanks!
*hugs*
Nina
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I love the photo with Santa, really sweet! Your work, dear Ali, is great inspiration for me and the idea of december daily is great, thanks:)
Agata from Poland
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Thanks for sharing the journaling!
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The beard always get the little one and it is massive. Glad Anna had Simon to look on for confidence.
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That's a gallery wrapped canvas from ColorInc: http://www.colorincprolab.com/index.php
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Wow Ali, just amazing. Love everything about your page.
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Too cool! We're going to see Santa tomorrow. This gets me in the mood - to make sure to record The Story.
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Love the photo of the two kids with Santa - Anna looks like she could be an elf! One question, why is Santa in his jammies?
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i love your style but life has gotten in the way of following all the time...i just wanted to share that we for YEARS have always done a barnes and nobles gift card in our kids stocking...with a note or tag that says "if you can read you can do anything" and they always have so much fun knowing when they go they have that card and pick out something--now we do it for our grandkids....and then they get one giant candy bar and candy cane oh and socks we always seem to need socks ...
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