Family Holidays

Be Merry Be Bright

December 12, 2011

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Husby and I find ourselves talking about how incredibly happy & blessed we are. It’s my hope that everyone is experiencing these same feelings of merriment, during this time of year.

Each year brings unexpected losses, disappointments, and heartache that somehow seem a little less broken with the Spirit of the Season. We rest our heads in our cozy beds, wake to happy carols, and find special reasons to enjoy life’s little moments more fully.

Wherever you’ll be spending the season, I hope it’s Merry & Bright.

Cross your fingers our Christmas is white!

  • Blaire December 12, 2011 at 1:20 pm

    These are the best photos! So merry and full of love. Your pictures brought a smile to my face on this dreary Monday am in FL. Thank you for sharing these. Merry Christmas!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:36 pm

      Brandy’s pictures always bring a smile to my face. Truly she’s one of the best of the best! So happy to hear your sweet thoughts, Blaire. 🙂

  • Katie December 12, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Adorable! Your hubby is such a good sport! I love it!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:35 pm

      He really does take one for the team, most of the time. I try to make up for it in cooking… ha!

  • Dusty December 12, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    I love everything about this post and this site. Merry Christmas!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      What a compliment! Touched you’re enjoying Pink Pistachio! xo

  • Brooke Tollison December 12, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    You ALWAYS have the best pictures. I’m sure I’ve said that before 😉 Super cute and love your husbands long johns! ha

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Now to see if his boss still looks at him the same way after getting his card in the mail! ha!

  • Melissa December 12, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    So cute! Those Pj’s are adorable!! Perfect Christmas card!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      You’re so sweet, Melissa.

  • Stacy December 12, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Simply adorable! Love everything about it! I haven’t seen you around in a while and I’m glad all is well! I even see you’re having a boy! Congrats!!
    And Bravo Brandy! I saw this post on FB and the pictures you’ve taken are amazing! Especially love Halloween.

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      I’ve been cooped up making Christmas goodies… Come Spring you’ll be wishing I wasn’t taking 5 walks a day. Remember when I was pregnant with Gage? Yeah… walks were a bit excessive there near the end. Couldn’t agree with you more, Brandy is the one to be given the biggest thanks!

  • Amy Morris December 12, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Husby must love you! It would be a cold day in h$#* before I got Dave in long johns in public. I am certain my older 2 kids would boycott it also. Very creative!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:20 pm

      Ryan just spewed his drink on the screen. And is now wishing we were next door neighbors.

  • ilene December 12, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    these pictures are so adorable! love the lights and the details! so fun!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:20 pm

      The details are really a “hats-off” to Brandy. She knows just how to capture all that makes a moment magical. Definitely lucky to work with such talent.

  • Emily December 12, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    So cute miss. LOVE the theme so much!!!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:19 pm

      And I LOVE you so much! Miss you!

  • Anna @ The Guiltless Life December 12, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    Love the idea of the PJs in the forest set up! I would love to get one of those Christmas cards in the mail, so adorable!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:18 pm

      Send me your address… 😉

  • Aimee December 12, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    I love those PJ’s, where did you find them? And your hat? So cute!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:18 pm

      Thermals are staples in the mens section at Target or Walmart. They run really small so I’m actually wear mens as well. The hat is American Eagle.

  • Kerri December 12, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    Soooo fun! Your little guy is too cute in his little red long johns! Hope you get your white Christmas. It’s freezing here and my toesies are a little frozen, but not sure if we’re actually going to get snow. Enjoy!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      Grab some cocoa, why dontcha? Maybe we can enjoy a cup together… kinda sounds amazing right about now.

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:38 pm

      What’s not pictured is what it says on the drop down bottom… “Santa Baby” Can’t wait to have my family see him on Christmas Eve.

  • Natalie December 12, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Love the pics, so much fun! Love your hat too, it looks soooooo comfy! Your little on is so cute also!

    Natalie
    http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      You’ve officially made my heart smile. Thank you for that!

  • Caron December 13, 2011 at 11:05 am

    You have been pinned!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Meep! So flattered. Thank you!

  • Leigh December 13, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    First, that is a beautiful shoot! Those pictures are so fun! Second, where did you get that hat?!

    Luvv, Leigh B

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:12 pm

      Aww, thanks Leigh! The hat is from American Eagle.

  • Michelle Torres December 13, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Absolutely adorable pics!!!!!!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:12 pm

      So happy you think so! Little Mister makes them kinda cute, I think. wink wink.

  • Amee December 13, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    Love everything! Well done and Merry Christmas to you!

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:11 pm

      And a very Merry Christmas to the Roome family as well. Thanks, Amee. xo

  • Elle December 14, 2011 at 3:21 am

    Cannot believe you got your hubby and son to cooperate! What great sports! SOoo stinkin’ cute.

    • missy December 14, 2011 at 9:07 pm

      I love that about my family… they’re all about my crazy ideas. I married well. 🙂

  • Emily December 16, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    How the heck did you get your husband to pose in underoos, wrapped in Christmas lights, and hold a star??!? I love it!

  • Stefanie December 20, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    I love those pictures!

  • DREW HUMPHRIES December 31, 2011 at 6:49 am

    Hands down, best Christmas photo EVER!!!
    Hope you had a very merry one!! 😉

  • amy michele December 7, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Love your pics! What kind of boots are those?

  • Mel January 10, 2015 at 4:35 am

    What brand of boots are those?

  • I am Nobody September 29, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Wonderful Pics!! I love seeing happy families, specially at the Holidays! God Bless you all.

  • Kristy Clayton November 21, 2015 at 4:47 am

    What brand of boots is your husband wearing in the pics?

  • Heather November 18, 2016 at 12:52 am

    What kind of boots is she wearing?