This year, It was the unspoken agreement that this Costello clan was to have a family photo taken for a Christmas card. In years before, we have used a flashed out photo taken at my graduation, or one of just us kids. This year, I knew we’d get it done.
A week before, I received a message from my mom saying to pack my camera and a tripod along for our Thanksgiving holiday trip…she was determined that we were going to fit in a family photo since we would all be together-a rare sight with all of our busy schedules.
In Luckenbach, TX, a little Texas town near and dear to our silly family’s hearts, we took a day trip. Upon arriving, we reluctantly got out of the warm cozy car into the cold and wet day to take our family photo.
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Trader Joes grocery store has the best evergreen bundles..we brought this one along for some added Christmas spirit.
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Turns out, Luckenbach had some Christmas spirit of its own already!
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My sister Keelyn is in her senior year of college at Texas State University and is studying Business. She makes my world more pretty with her designer/crafty/creative eye.
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It was a misty, windy day with a high temperature in the 50s…much too cold for my surfer brother, Connor. Connor is in his freshman year at Galveston A&M..he is in the corps of cadets program which means to me that he wears a bunch of white outfits and marches around. He is studying Marine Transportation. Thanks for carrying the tripod, Tunes.
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In Luchenback, Texas (along with no pain) there are chickens, hot chocolate, a dance hall that lights up at night, and cool sites to take plenty of photos of my model sister.
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Here is the final product..Thank you family for making this happen! I love it and we will cherish this day forever.
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We drove away …with warm hot chocolate in hand surrounded by gorgeous hill county views. Merry Christmas from my family to yours! XOXO, Kelly
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