Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

At this time every year we look forward to reconnecting with friends and family via Christmas cards. It is one of my favourite holiday traditions. From 1 December onward I love hearing the clank of my door's postal flap and the sound of cards slapping the floor below. It is so fun hearing from so many wonderful people from various phases of our lives. Interestingly before the postal act of 1840, which brought the Penny Post to the whole of the UK, postage was charged by distance AND was charged to the recipient! So Christmas cards would have been a luxury for sure, and I can't imagine the recipient was always glad to receive them! Well, I wish postage was still a penny, but nevertheless I really enjoy sending cards and receiving them.



This year we rallied the troops for yet another self-portrait. While I love seeing an idea I have for a family photograph through, it is stressful being both the photographer and a subject! One year I'm going to break down and hire a photographer! This year I wanted to do something fun and something that hinted at our return to London. So we found a willing cabbie with a classic black taxi and hired his cab as our prop. Aside from the fact that Trevon was more interested in playing around in the cab than taking family photos, I think it turned out pretty well. And per usual the cabbie was a delightful fellow. I love British cabbies!