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A Cozy Holiday Celebration at Home, December 2018

·San Francisco, California·#bay area#christmas#holiday celebration#family#pets
A black and white dog with a red bandana lies on a floor in front of a decorated Christmas tree with gifts.

Mid-December 2018, and the house was ready for the holidays. Before the rest of the family arrived, I decided our dog needed his own festive photoshoot. He was a surprisingly patient subject, posing in front of the decorated tree and all the wrapped gifts. We tried a few different looks, from a simple plaid collar to a red bow tie, before finally committing to the full Santa hat ensemble. He took it all in stride, offering a few different expressions for the camera.

Once people started showing up, the quiet house filled with energy. The kids were in full holiday mode, and things got wonderfully silly. One of the kids decided her calling was to become a human Christmas tree, wrapping herself head to toe in green streamers, tinsel, and lights. It was definitely a highlight of the evening.

The night ended with everyone gathered around the kitchen island, which was covered in snacks and craft supplies. There were plates of Christmas cookies, cheese, fruit, and veggies to graze on while the kids worked on their projects. It was just a simple, comfortable evening at home with family.

A black and white dog with a red bow tie lies in front of a Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and wrapped presents.A black and white dog with a red bow lies in front of a decorated Christmas tree with many wrapped presents.A black and white dog wearing a Santa hat and red bow lies on a floor with Christmas presents and a tree in the background.A black and white dog wearing a Santa hat and a bow tie lies on the floor by a Christmas tree with presents.A black and white dog in a Santa hat and a red bow sits in front of a decorated Christmas tree with presents.A black and white dog wearing a Santa hat and plaid bow sits in front of a decorated Christmas tree with gifts.A child smiling, dressed as a Christmas tree with lights, tinsel, and bows, stands near another child indoors.Eight children decorate cookies at a large table laden with snacks, fruits, and a ukulele, with a lit Christmas tree behind them.

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