Last year on Christmas Eve I saw something on TV about the Polar Express train ride out of Williams, AZ. I knew instantly that we *HAD* to do it. I have a huge warm spot in my heart for children’s literature, and I must admit that the Polar Express is one of my favorite books…and...
Oh Michelle!! That made me CRY! That is a memory that will last for a lifetime for both you and your girls!! And what a special way to keep the magic alive!!! HOW AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for sharing that!
I am ashamed to admit that I didn’t even know this was so close. We’re definitely going to put it on our list for next year. It sounds (and looks) like such a GREAT time!
So awesome! Thanks for sharing! 
Prescious memories! My girls love that hot chocolate song, I bet it was incredible to watch their reactions on the train. Happy New Year Ocampos!
that is a favorite of ours and i am so glad you had the chance to do it!! your pics are amazing in that you were able to make the ratty hotel look cute!! glad you guys had so much fun!
Oh my, those girls…too adorable!
The Polar Express was my absolute FAV FAV Christmas book as a kid! I got so excited each year as we pulled it out. I have it for my girls now and I hope that they look forward to reading it each Christmas too! That is SO neat that they have this in AZ…wow…I’ll have to keep that in mind for years to come. What a cool experience, and very nicely documented!
I can’t believe I missed this… I love it. Amazing. I got a little teary-eyed. These pictures are priceless.
From our family to yours…. This year’s family photo taken by Lyndzee of EPLove…Thanks girlfriend! xoxo, Tweet
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Love seeing your family! Your card is beautiful! Merry Christmas to you, too!
well…my dear…this is fairly close to my home town & I KNOW we’ll be hitting the aquarium next time we visit the bay! Hope to meet you in 2011! & Cheers for a FAB set of orders!!!!
your card is lovely. both the photo and the note. hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying the new year!
Here are a few tips for you as Christmas morning quickly approaches! First off, check your battery life and put a fresh memory card in…now let’s begin the fun! 1. Photograph the evening before the chaos. Of course you want that gorgeous shot of what the tree looks like with the gifts nicely tucked underneath...
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Such great advice! I will be linking to this fab post!!
Great post Girl! Merry Christmas.
Great ideas!!!! I will use those when we have kiddos big enough to have expressions on Xmas morning!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Michelle! I have been cheating with all the hustle and bustle to “get the shot” while holding Quinn in one arm and my camera in the other. I have flash confessions and guilt! SO….now that the girls are in bed…you have inspired me to pump up the ISO and go have some fun! I am so thankful your family is all together this Christmas! Much love to you!
Merry Christmas Eve!
Sara
Four years ago today our world changed forever. There was a blackout throughout much of the Puget Sound area in Washington…snow was on the ground, we had gone a couple days without electricity, and our gas fireplace was pretty much all we had for heat. Our youngest was 17 months old. She was *so good*...
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Reading this surfaced soooo’ many memories….Yes, our little
“Itsy Bitsy” gave it her biggest fight, and it has made her into the most precious and loving grand daughter anyone could possible wish for. She has a heart bigger than Texas, and her
feelings run very deep in all that she does to make others happy.
One note….I only wish to say that the whole experience was a testimony as to what wonderful parents little Kenzi has….not only did Kenzi grow by this, but the challenge that was brought to Michelle and Ryan was enormous…and to this day, I marvel at the strength that was given to them…..all this just shows us that when we cross these big bumps in the road, it does nothing but strengthen us and make us aware of all the blessings that have been given to us each and every day….good day….bad day.
If we are looking for any humor in this….one day, little Kenzi will find out that her “Grammy” drove up over a curb when she got the news, and grandpa had to come and reset her car on the street!!!!!! See what happens when you get bad news driving and talking on your cell phone??????
You all are a special family….and for that I am forever grateful to have you a part of my life!
I love you mom…and yes, I crack up at you driving up on the curb when finding out! xoxo 
I had no clue your little girl went through that!!!! I can’t even imagine….so glad she is ok and completely healed. Hope you are doing well friend
PJ party, popcorn fights, and a salute to the Fighting Irish…this was a really fun session! I mean, what else could a photographer want, right?! And the popcorn fight…I’m pretty sure they are still finding pieces of popcorn in their couch, but it was so much fun! I thought they did a fabulous job giving...
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SO much fun! The all the photos, but the one with his mama is my favorite. Lovely session, Michelle!
Oh Michelle you are too sweet! Love making these memories and knowing that you helped to share and create them for my family.
LOVE your work, Michelle…and that fancy new logo! go girl, go girl! these are adorable….
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