What is it about the holidays that just makes me more present?
Are you that way? I just find myself purposefully slower, savoring more, playing quickly and baking even quicker. I’m happier to put work aside to watch a movie or snuggle with some little person.
We were in such a mood the other night, after we had (mostly) finished decorating the tree, and pulling out a surprise for the kids…a Polar Express train to run underneath. We’d had hot chocolate, and watched a family movie upstairs.
And had only a few tantrums. #reallife
Giddy with all that Christmas spirit, I was setting up the tripod to take a picture of the tree in all of its glowing splendor.
Kids were playing underneath, and as my remote clicked away, I saw something.
Wonder.
Wishing you and yours much wonder this Season and always.
P.S. To get those glowing lights on your tree…It was pitch dark in our house when we took this shot. The settings on the camera were ISO 100, f 3.0, and shutter speed was open for 20 seconds.
Beautiful capture of the kids by the tree. Truly, the season of wonder and thankfulness.
First off I really like were you put your tree. That tree is beautiful all lit up and even I have a sense of wonder looking at it. Thank you for sharing this picture.
beautiful! I too love this time of year and find myself soaking in the moments.
Your photo captures it perfectly….. wonder.
This is one of my favorite photos on your blog! So precious 🙂 Warms up my heart on this cold day in Texas!
Beautiful!!
How did you get them to sit so still for 20 seconds????
How did you get them to sit so still for 20 seconds???? Beautiful picture!
Absolutely beautiful! Magical, even!
I just think this is one of the best pictures I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for sharing.
Not going to lie, I kind of want to frame this pic. It says everything good about the season in a simple little picture.