2008 Holiday Card
I can’t believe Christmas is less than a week away! So much to do, but I can’t wait to celebrate the holiday with the kids.
This Christmas Card from 2008 was probably our most elaborate. It involved buying a dirndl for my pregnant belly and lederhosen for Mr. S. It was inspired by Sam’s Halloween costume (Alpine boy) and our trips to Germany around the holidays.
The picture itself involved using a white backdrop and adding the entire scene behind us using Photoshop, which meant LOTS of work for Mr. S. So Although we did enjoy the outcome we have decided that we should stick to using our Living Room for the foreseeable future. I think my favorite part is our cats Spike and Spot driving the Isetta (which is a tiny BMW in case you were wondering).
Alpine Sam from 2008 was the inspiration
As a side note I have to mention that if you ever have the chance to go to Europe (especially Germany, Austria & Alsace France ) right before Christmas and hang out in the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas Market) do it! It is so lovely! It is everything that Christmas should feel like. There are outdoor markets that sell all sorts of things from lovely ornaments and crafts to tacky Christmas presents. Perhaps the best part is the Glühwein (hot mulled wine) and the sugared almonds. There are also lots of festive decorations, often in beautiful historic squares. Suddenly you don’t feel so cold sipping the Gluhwein while all bundled up! Ahhh….I wish I was there now.
Collage from our 2005 Trip to Munich
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