My loves, in front of our love tree (shaped light tutorial here).
Two thousand thirteen was an amazing year for our family. While lots of great things happened, nothing can top the arrival of our sweet James. We all adore him and can’t imagine our lives without his smiling face.
To thank you all for the love you’ve continued to show our family, we would like to once again give away $250 to Amazon.com to a random reader!
This giveaway is open to every person on the planet who can type their name and email into a comment box. Sorry, animals without opposable thumbs.
Enter by leaving a comment. You can leave one comment per day until the contest ends at 12pm PST on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013. Winner will be chosen by random.org. Prize will be delivered via emailed gift certificate to Amazon.com (if Amazon isn’t in the country of the winner, we’ll work something out.). If winner lives outside of the US, prize will equal $250 American.
This post is 100% sponsored by the Spohrs.
Happy everything!!
UPDATE!!!!
We have a winner!
Comment 1553 is Aubrey! AUBREY! YAY! Congrats! Look for an email from me and respond within 48 hours, or I will pick another winner.
Thank you so much to everyone who entered, and read. It was great to hear from so many of you who’ve been silently reading. We appreciate ALL of you!!
xoxo
Linsey says:
I love their smiles. I also love Amazon gift cards since I am a full-time grad student
Managed Chaos says:
Love seeing and reading about your family’s daily adventures. You have a beautiful family, inside and out.
Melissa Patterson says:
Cute, cute pic!
Jacky says:
Happy Holidays!!
LaFawne says:
Enjoy your blog- love the cute pics! Hope your family has a merry and bright Christmas-
Lisa says:
You’re so kind to do this giveaway!
Lisa says:
Thank you so much for this chance to win a gift card! Reading your blog has been part of my morning routine for years.
Karo says:
What a gorgeous pic! It’s been wonderful following your amazing year
Lydia says:
Yay for opposable thumbs!
Katrina says:
One of the highlights of my day: reading about your awesome family!
Jorden says:
Hope 2014 treats you equally as well! Except no newborn… Just James in all of his glory.
A says:
Merry Christmas! (Is it okay that to say that I’d really like to squeeze that baby? And that April seems too far away?!)
Livlaugheat says:
Adorable! I’ll have to remember to take a photo of my little guy using the shaped light tutorial this year – I totally forgot last year!
Tee says:
Happy holidays Spohr family!! Reading your blog is something I look forward to every day!!
All the best to you all!
Inge says:
Glad 2013 has been such a great year for the Spohrs!
Miriam says:
Hello!!! Hope this christmas is the best!
Nanette says:
“Sorry, animals without opposable thumbs.” BWAHAHA!
Felicia says:
Love, love, love!
Jen says:
I love reading about your incredible family!
Melissa says:
What an adorable picture!
Emily says:
Thanks for this opportunity, I hope you never stop blogging, I love your family
Emily G says:
Adorable!
Shawna says:
I love following James’ progress. My best friends baby is 3 months younger so I always know what’s coming next for him!
Blythe says:
Merry Christmas and fight on!
Joyce says:
Haha opposable thumbs I absolutely love your blog and watching your kids grow!
Heidi S. says:
Thanks for the tutorial on the lighting trick.
I’ve followed your blog for many years now and enjoy watching Annie (and now James) grow.
Angi says:
Love their beautiful smiles.
Carrie says:
Love reading your site daily and seeing your cute kids! That pic with the heart shaped lights is great! Love it!! Merry Christmas!
Laura says:
Cute Picture
Annalisa says:
You’re right, it’s hard to top a new baby insofar as events go.
Procrastamom says:
Heather & Mike, I admire you for posting every weekday through both the good times and the bad. I look forward to seeing your posts in my Feedly app and always read them first. All the best for everything still to come.
Jenna says:
Beautiful photo, beautiful family! Thank you for always spreading so much joy!
Jody says:
What an awesome photo – they look so huggable – Merry Christmas!!!
Would be great to win – leaving Canada for my Florida holiday on Dec. 17 so would be perfect timing
Anna M. says:
Thank you! This is so generous. I’m glad that 2013 was such a happy year for you.
Kathy says:
Love the daily pics, they make me smile!
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
TwinMomJulie says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr family!
Vana Vernon says:
Thank you for your generosity and your lovely blog. Merry Christmas to the Spohrs!
karen says:
Adorable children!
td says:
Best wishes to your family!
Jen S. says:
Love the picture!! Happy Holidays
Tahlia W. says:
Your kids are adorable. I don’t have any children yet but my boyfriend and I hope to have some once we make things official. That said I would love the gift card to make his Christmas special this year. Happy holidays everyone!
Janet says:
Happy Holidays to your family! Love the hearts!
Sarah says:
So very cute! I love the heart light!
Britt says:
Happy holidays! Wishing you love and peace this season.
Paula says:
So fun watching your family grow.
Stacey says:
such a beautiful picture!
Amy Hale says:
I look forward to reading your posts everyday! They never fail to put a smile on my face! Thank you for sharing!
Tori says:
What a beautiful photo! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Spohr family!
Jonelle says:
So cute!
Shannon says:
I’m awed by/jealous of your ability to get such a great holiday card picture!
Brit says:
Happy Holidays to you!
Cathryn says:
Merry Christmas to you all!
Andrea says:
Merry Christmas!!!
Debbie Botwin says:
Happy Holidays Spohrs!
Jill says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Michelle says:
Beautiful picture. I really have to work on my bokeh (and getting my parents some grandbabies!).
Danielle says:
Joy and Happiness! What a beautiful family. Oh, and thanks for the lesson. I am going straight home after work to try it on my tree.
Theresa says:
I love the while you were at preschool series.
Linda Stewart says:
I love watching Annie and James grow through your post. I can see features of Maddie in both of them. They are precious babes.
Leiah says:
Those two precious, smiling faces and a tutorial for the lights? Score! And I think it’s safe to say we ALL adore James’ sweet face as well as Princess Annabel’s.
Nicole says:
Love your blog and your beautiful family! What a great giveaway, Happy Holiday’s to you!
Ana Reed says:
Your site has been such a resource in raising my preemie twins. Thank you for sharing your precious family with us.
Alexia says:
What a wonderful picture!
charlsie says:
Merry Christmas!!
Courtney K says:
Cute sweater color combination!
Casey says:
I have been reading you guys for the longest time! Annie and James are just too cute
hopefulmother says:
Aww!! James looks so much like Maddie!!!
Chantelle says:
Cute pic!
Sarah C. says:
Woohoo! Great blog plus an amazon opportunity? Twist my arm!
Damita H says:
Officially entering this contest! And of course want to say how much I love reading about your family and seeing your beautiful kids every day
Cherie says:
Beautiful picture and beautiful children! Wish I had your photography talent. Merry Christmas!
Camie says:
What a lovely giveaway— the Spohrs are my favorite only family, and I can’t wait to have my own kidlets. . . but in the meantime, Maddie, Annie, and James are my favorites. Happy holidays to you all!
Tamara says:
Love the photo!
Julie B. says:
Merry Christmas! What a generous gift!!!
Paige says:
Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us all!
Karen W. says:
Merry Christmas to The Spohrs!
Wendy says:
Blessings to your beautiful family!
Allison says:
How sweet! So happy for your little family. Merry Christmas
Donna says:
Thanks for sharing your sweet kids and adventures and for the opportunity to win!
Alison D. says:
Merry Christmas!
Amy says:
Happy holidays to the Spohrs!! I can’t wait to see what “while you were at preschool” brings in 2014!!!
Courtney says:
Love the pic of your sweet babies! $250 at Amazon would get me a new TV for the basement, which would allow me to exercise down there and maybe get in shape (or so I tell myself).
Kate says:
Merry Christmas!!!
steph says:
Y’all rock!
Beckie says:
It has been such a rewarding time, reading over the year, about your family. You and Mike can make the most common of family moments bring smiles and laughter to us. Wishing your family a wonderful holiday season and a new year of adventure and hilarity.
sara says:
Yay, how fun!
Ciji says:
I would love a gift card with my birthday and christmas coming! Poor nursing student here. Love reading about your loves, they bring a smile to my face everyday.
Beth says:
I look foward to reading your blog daily, thank you for sharing your stories . Happy holidays!
Amy says:
Love reading the blog. Happy Holidays!
Meagan says:
Happy Holidays to your sweet family!
Erin says:
What a beautiful picture! Merry Christmas to your lovely family.
Heather says:
Merry Christmas to your amazing family!
Julie says:
I love your blog and look forward to reading it every day!
Alexandra says:
Happy Holidays!!
Jessi M. says:
I love following your family’s adventures. thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Lori Mahon says:
That’s so nice of you guys!
Caitlin says:
Adorable! So sweet! Thanks for the generoud giveaway!
Lisa Marie says:
You guys seriously make the cutest little humans!!
Susan says:
Thank you for all you do and have the happiest of Christmases!
Channa T. says:
I love reading your blog! You are so real and relatable. Happy holidays to your lovely family.
Kristina says:
You guys are great….more and more each day.
Meegs says:
Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Barbi Emel says:
Love you guys, thanks for the giveaway!
Jennifer says:
I don’t have children myself, but I can’t tell you how much joy I’ve gotten out of watching your children grow up on your blog. I look forward to your posts every day. Merry Christmas!
Jordanna says:
Beautiful!!
Heidi T says:
Love you guys – Happy Holidays!
Katie says:
Cool!
Jackie M. says:
Beautiful babies!
Have a wonderful holiday! And what a great, generous giveaway.
Terri says:
Such cuties!
kristina mullin says:
always love reading your blog, and admiring your pictures!
Anita says:
Thanks for sharing!
Katie says:
Love reading about your family!
Erica says:
LOVE the heart shaped lights! Annie and James are too cute.
Valerie says:
Such an amazing family, and a waaaaay generous offer!!! Much love from Ohioooooooo!!!
Sonya says:
What a sweet idea! Your children (all of them) are just beautiful!
Francesca says:
Merry Christmas!
Aubrey says:
Love this photo. You all are amazing!
TLL says:
Happy Holidays!
Amy W says:
I am so thankful for your blog. You inspire me and I love watching your beautiful children grow. I hope you have a wonderful and blessed holiday season this year!
alexis says:
Wow, James looks a lot like Maddie in this pic. I love how he ties your two girls together so well. Cute family
Amy says:
Thanks for sharing!
Danielle says:
I absolutely adore your family. We welcomed twin boys into our family this year and it has been fun watching James grow along with our boys
Jennifer says:
Merry Christmas!
Martha H. says:
Merry Christmas to all of you and yours! Hope it is filled with lots of love, laughter, and everything good between!
Tracey B says:
What a great use of opposable thumbs!
Lianne Bremer says:
I love your series on “What Happened while you were at Preschool”. I’ve followed your blog for years.
Elizabeth McKinney says:
Merry Christmas!!
Shanna says:
I love being a lurker on your blog. Thanks for sharing parts of your life.
Angela says:
Love it, Merry Christmas!
Rayna Droge says:
James makes me smile and miss my children at that age. Thank you for sharing your precious cuties!
Ashley Moraes says:
This is such a nice giveaway! Thank you and happy holidays to your family, Heather!
Cecily R says:
ADorable littles and coool heart bokeh!
Milly says:
Look at those two gorgeous faces!! So sweet!
And thank you, Spohr family, for being so generous again this year! You all are amazing!
Amy Lamare says:
Love you H! ITB
Tia says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!!
AmandaP says:
Merry Christmas!
Bel says:
Beautiful children, and what a generous and thoughtful idea.
Brianna K. says:
I have followed your blog for a long time now, I’m so pleased to see a year filled with joy for you guys! I hope 2014 is even better!
Angie says:
Merry Christmas
Aimee says:
Merry Christmas!
Yari P says:
Adorable! Happy Holidays!
Jeni Seitz says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!
Melissa says:
Thanks for the giveaway!
Virginia says:
Aww. They’re adorable. You guys are awesome.
Thanks for the tutorial link!
Daniela says:
You guys are the best! Merry Christmas!
Heather says:
You guys are amazing! Merry Christmas!
JennS says:
I love reading about Annie and James!
miriam says:
Adorable kids and happy holidays.
Michelle says:
Thank you for sharing your lives with is. I know as a nurse, it has effected how I approach people and situations. I am a more compassionate person in general from your story. I think, like many others your children are adorable and you are a riot Heather!
But Why Mommy says:
Much love to you all.
Janna says:
Your family makes me smile. Happy Holidays!
Andrea says:
So very generous of you! Merry Christmas to your sweet family! xoxo
Kayla N. says:
Love this pic!!! Heather I dunno if I’ve said this before but I figure this isn’t a bad place to say it- I’ve been reading your blog for five or six years, and in that time I’ve had a really rough go of things, and some bad things have happened to me. Checking your blog every morning was one of the things that got me through. Experiencing your strength and joy gave me both. So happy holidays to you and yours, and thanks for the pleasure of being your fan
sadie says:
Thank you for sharing your story. You guys rock!
Julie Tocher says:
Yay! Happy Holidays Spohr Family
Lori says:
Merry Christmas to your family too!! Love reading your blog!
Katrien says:
Lovely picture, beautiful subjects! Merry Christmas to you all!
CanCan (@MomMostTraveled) says:
This contest gives me the Holiday feeling! The feeling of hope, joy, and possibility!
Andi says:
Seeing those sweet faces puts a smile on my face every time. Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Becca Masters says:
Aw Spohrs, we love you. Thank YOU for allowing us to be part of your family x
PsychMamma says:
So glad I have thumbs!! Merry Christmas to all of you! May your next year be full of love and joy and all good things! xox
Jennifer says:
This is so needed. We are struggling coming up with gifts this year!
Kristin says:
I’ve been following your blog since Mike had his own. I’ve laughed with you and I’ve cried so many tears and we don’t even know each other! I am so happy for your family to have had three little blessings in your life!
Ginny F. says:
Love keeping up with you and your family! Merry Christmas!
Emily says:
You guys are too nice … It is always fun keeping up with your beautiful family!
Happy everything to you, too!!
Meghan says:
So generous! I love following along with the Spohr family.
Tamara says:
I love reading your Lee Corso stories – I look forward to every College Gameday visit to see what you will come up with next.
Sara Canterbury says:
I love reading about your kids. My son is very close in age to Annie, so I enjoy readng what she’s up to.
Merry Christmas!
Ericka says:
So beyond adorable! Merry Christmas!
Carlie says:
Merry Christmas to your family! Love reading the blog, I live in the conejo valley also so its fun to read a blog that is close to home =)
Mrs. Commoner says:
Beautiful picture!
Kristin says:
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, Merry Kwanza…you know the drill
Jacquelyn says:
LOVE following your blog and reading about you and your adorable family.
shannon says:
Happy Holidays! What a beautiful picture of the kids!
Faith says:
Love this picture. Absolutely stunning!
Leah says:
Your post on gravity was very moving. Happy holidays to all of you
Taz says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!
Rachel says:
What a great picture!
Heidi M. says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr Family!!! Thank you!
Miche says:
I have loved following your family through the years
Darcie says:
Happy Holidays, Sporhs!
Donna says:
Thanks for all the joy I get from reading about your wonderful family
Brittany says:
Happy Holidays!
Sarah says:
Wow, who knew enjoying your writing and family could possibly pay off? It really has been a beautiful year! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Saily Joshi says:
May 2014 be even brighter for you and your family.
Jacquie says:
Merry Christmas to all of you! Thank you for your generous spirit.
Devon says:
Merry Christmas from the Pavan family to yours.
Lindsay C says:
Thanks for sharing your lovely family with all of us!
Kay says:
Honestly, you guys are the best. Seriously, who does this? I hope you guys have a great christmas, and Santa is awesome to Annie and James.
Kara says:
Yeah! I would love to win this.
Shannon says:
I am writing for my dog. Happy Holidays!!
Cheryl says:
Wow, what amazing generousity from you and your family.
Merry Christmas!
Michelle says:
Merry Christmas to your family!
Kathryn says:
It’s been a very good year! Wishing you and yours the best.
Angela says:
Love all of you guys. Thanks for sharing your life with us all, your blog is the first thing I open at work every morning after getting here and logging onto my computer! Happy Holiddas to you all!
Amanda says:
Adorable!!!
Dena says:
Happy Holidays!!
Emily E says:
Merry Christmas!
Elizabeth says:
Very generous.
And I want to squeeze those beautiful children
Kim Rowley says:
I’ve been following your journey since before Maddie died and feel like I know you and consider you a friend even if you don’t know me from Adam. Keep up the great work. I love your photos of your adorable kids.
Felicia Collins says:
Love your blog and family!
Polly says:
Thought of you this past Saturday watching game day… i am now watching for all of the signs. someone had a “Sapan wears Spanx” sign. Cracked me up. Merry Christmas to your beautiful family:)
Alyssa says:
Love that smiling baby! Makes me excited for my own baby boy due in march!
Jennifer says:
Thanks for sharing your family adventures with us
Jillian Deppa says:
Love your blog! Your children are adorable!
Angie says:
I just wanna say that you guys awe such amazing people and so inspiring! Please enjoy your festive season!
Oh and btw James is looking a lot like Maddie these says, the eyes and the smile
Erica says:
Happy Holidays!
Kathryn Kotkowski says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr’s!
Alexandria says:
whether I win or not, I said a prayer that the most in need of it wins! God bless your family forever!! lots of love from my crazy bunch to yours.
Terri McClure says:
Love the picture!
Denise says:
Love reading your blog every day!
Jennie says:
Merry Christmas to your beautiful family!
Alexander says:
good luck everyone
Rebecca says:
You can’t win if you don’t play so imma gonna play this game right here and hope for the best.
Thank you for sharing the lives of your beautiful family with all of us. You are truly inspiring and it’s a lot of fun watching your beautiful children grow up.
Angie K. says:
Happy holidays to you!
Abbie says:
You have such a beautiful family! Merry Christmas!
Christen says:
I love following your family on your blog! The kids are so funny and adorable. Merry Christmas!
Julie Glover says:
They are so adorable! Merry Christmas!
Jodi says:
I have been following your blog for a long time and was so excited to see that Mike got a job at BuzzFeed because my best friends husband is the VP of Product there so now I get to feel like I really know you through 6 degrees of separation!
Andrea says:
Love your blog and your family! Makes me smile everyday
Victoria says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr family!
Heather Wills says:
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer Bouren says:
Love your blog and am a faithful reader! Merry Christmas to the Beautiful Spohr Family!
Lissa Springstead says:
Love amazon but love you all more! xoxo
Jackie says:
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Sakatt says:
Thank you so much for the give away! This would be oh so cool to win, but good luck to everyone!!
Sherry Carpenter says:
Beautiful family! God bless you!
Issa says:
He seems like pure joy. Thank you for sharing him with us daily.
Sara says:
Merry Christmas to the wonderful Spohr clan! Hope to see you guys this Christmas!!
LT says:
James really does have the best smile and seems like the happiest baby ever!
Maria says:
Merry Christmas!
Lindsay says:
Love reading everyday, something I always look forward to in the morning. Merry Christmas!
Christy says:
I hope to see you guys soon!
Great photo!
Christina says:
My dogs are very disappointed they cannot enter.
Ellie says:
The spohrs and coffee…. My morning ritual
Jessica says:
Thank you, and happy holidays to your family!
Agnes H. says:
Your children are very cute
Sarah a. says:
Yay! Fingers crossed!! I’ve got lots to buy for our little guy arriving in feb!
Linda Campbell says:
I hope 2014 is just as wonderful for your family. But how could it not be with those two sweethearts?!
Sherry says:
Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Blessing!! May your 2014 be even more blessed.
Nicole H says:
You guys make beautiful babies!! Merry Christmas!
Anna Marie Hinnant says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!!
Ellie says:
The spohrs and coffee… My morning ritual
Roscelle says:
YAY!! thank you
Kathie Craig says:
Happy Holidays!! I hope that 2014 is just as amazing for you and your family.
Kayla Romine says:
I love reading your blog everyday, it is a part of my morning routine. Thank you so much for your generosity in this giveaway.
Michelle says:
Happy Holidays to you!
Marisa says:
Would love to win. Thank you for sponsoring this.
Amanda says:
thank you!
Ashley B says:
You have the most beautiful kiddos!
Lynda says:
This is very generous of you, thank you. God bless you
Karla says:
They are soooo cute!
Tessa K says:
gorgeous babies!
Carrie says:
Merry Christmas to your family!
Lindsey Cote says:
Exciting!
Chelsea says:
Darling family. I read daily and share your joys and sorrows.
anna whiston-donaldson says:
What a gorgeous picture! Happy Holidays to the Spohrs.
KellyMc says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!!!
Kylene says:
Thank you so much for sharing your lives with all of us! We love seeing your beautiful family grow!
clare says:
merry christmas!
Melanie Johnson says:
I am so happy this year was wonderful for your family. I hope you have many, many more. Thank you for the opportunity. Merry Christmas!
kakali says:
I love your family and have been reading your blog for years!
Tracey says:
Loved the tutorial, and the pic is precious!
Miranda says:
Although I am outraged on behalf of animals without opposable thumbs, I still your blog.
Suzanne says:
I’ve been reading your blog since you were pregnant with Annnie. So happy to see your beautiful family celebrate a joyful Christmas season. Merry everything! Happy always!
Eddy says:
I really enjoy reading your blog every day!
Deanna says:
Thank you for sharing your lives and your children with all of us. Although we’ve never met, I feel like I know your family. You are very blessed! My boys are in their teens and I love remembering all the special moments of their childhood. Have a very Merry Christmas!
Sarah says:
Been reading forever.
Karen H says:
I loved following your 2013, what a great year! Wishing you the best in 2014!
Heather Sharp says:
Such a lovely photo and a lovely giveaway Can’t wait to see what happens for your wonderful family in 2014
Kathy says:
Happy Holidays to your lovely family and thanks for sharing a little bit of your lives with us!
Alicia says:
So sweet! I do love those heart lights. You all are such an amazing family, and while I don’t comment often I read everything you write and have loved watching them grow along with mine.
Lea says:
So generous of you! And happy that you guys have had a good year. You deserve it!
Julia says:
Such beautiful smiles!
katie says:
Such a great picture of Annie and James
Selena says:
Gosh they are cute!
Melanie Cozard says:
Happy Holidays!
Roberta says:
You have such gorgeous children – all three of them. That James – he gets cuter by the day. I wish you all the best!
Debbie A-H says:
Very generous of you, but you don’t have to buy my love. You have that already!
Vanessa says:
Happy and thankful greetings to you all!
Emily Kerley says:
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Amy D. says:
Love following along with your family all year! Merry Christmas!
Nicole says:
Your children are so so beautiful! Your generosity shines through so much with a post like this. Have a wonderful Christmas, Spohr family!
Allison Zapata says:
Racoons finally have the advantage. FINALLY.
Megan says:
My little guy is just a month and a half younger than your handsome little Jamesie. It’s been such fun to see what he’s up to, and anticipate my guy doing the same things soon. Your “while you were at preschool” series pretty much makes my day. Much love to you and your family.
Kristen says:
Thanks for sharing with all of us, it is lovely to read about your adventures.
Mara says:
Thanks for the give away!! Merry Christmas)
sarahb says:
such cute kids!
Lora says:
You are an amazing family, and I enjoy following along with your story. Merry Christmas!
Damaris says:
I love your little family. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Kristi says:
You are so sweet and generous! Love those smiles!
Kristin says:
Love reading your updates. You have a very special family and it’s great to see good people giving back
ChristyB says:
Yay – thanks! Just for fun, I typed this without using my thumbs!!
Sara says:
Merry Christmas to y’all! I hope 2014 is a wonderful year
Kara says:
Yay! Merry Christmas!!
Leanne says:
I love having your blog in my daily life. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous family xxx
Shannon Junttila says:
What an exciting giveaway! My boys love the Annie videos and want to know when James can get in on all the fun!
Josie says:
Happy holidays!
marisa says:
merry merry!
Antonia says:
Going through a divorce right now, this would totally help bring some much needed holiday cheer.
Kelly says:
You guys are awesome. Can’t wait to meet James.
Brandi says:
James is the most photogenic baby ever! He always seems so much bigger than he is. Too cute.
Kathryn says:
I’ve been following your blog for years – you don’t know me, and I rarely comment, but your kids always leave a smile on my face. Have a wonderful Christmas, and I hope 2014 holds nothing but good things for all of you.
Jen says:
Love your blog! Happy Holidays!
RzDrms says:
I love the heart-shaped lights in the background *almost* as much as their smiling little faces. Happy Happy 2013 to you and Spohrs! (see? that was a play on “you and yours”…heehee!)
KDot says:
Sweet giveaway. You rock!
Tina Sain says:
Merry Christmas!
Melissa says:
Cute!
Shannon says:
Thank you! I look forward to reading your blog every day.
Heather says:
Precious!! And I’m so done having kids, but James? He brings back the old baby fever, full force.
Vicki says:
Blessings to the Spohr family!
Amanda Hoyt says:
LOVE! Thank you for the giveaway
Merry Christmas!
Jen says:
2 healthy, happy kids-best Christmas present ever!
Tricia says:
How incredibly generous! Merry Christmas to the Spohr family!!
Kristin Troska says:
I love reading your blogs. Mike’s too!
Jennifer Cox says:
James is the perfect beautiful mixture of Madeline and Annie! Seasons Greetings!!!
Jennifer Fetterman says:
Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!!
Christina says:
Your kids always make me smile. I don’t have kids of my own yet – thank you for sharing yours:)
Jodi says:
It has been such a joy to follow along on your adventures over this wonderful year!
Jen says:
Precious!!!
Erin says:
Merry Christmas!
Liz B says:
Merry Christmas and all the best to you and your family in 2014! Thank you for sharing your life – the ups and downs.
Austin says:
A very Merry Christmas to you all! What a thoughtful and generous thing to do for your readers
Brooke says:
Adorable as always. I look forward to reading your blog every morning. Merry Christmas!
Amanda says:
You have a beautiful family. We too have a daughter in Heaven and your strength has helped me through hard times. We are also expecting a little boy in February for our little Rainbow baby blessing.
Susan McDonald says:
Merry Christmas!
Stephanie Wald says:
you guys rock.
reason # 1: you dress up your kids in awesome costumes.
Cristin says:
Thank YOU for sharing your blog with us! I check almost everyday and I’m so happy for you and your awesome family!
Karen says:
adorable picture!
Mel J. says:
Would so love this. Thanks, Those smiles are beautiful.
Lori Pierce says:
Thank you for writing everyday! I start my day with your blog!
sherri wellman says:
I love your blog, the “when you were in preschool” pics…you name it. You have an awesome family!
Eileen says:
I really enjoy reading your blog.
Lauren M says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!
sara m. says:
Merry Merry and Happy Happy!
Thanks for the opportunity to win something that would help so much this holiday!
Jerilee says:
Happy Holidays!! Love the picture and love reading about your cute family :).
Elissa says:
Merry Christmas!
Melissa Miller says:
Love the hearts!
Lori Pierce says:
Merry Christmas!
Julie says:
Happiest of holidays to the Spohrs!
Sara says:
Happy Holidays! What a great picture!
Patty McKelvey says:
Have loved your family since I met you back in 2008. So very happy everytime I see those beautiful babies. xoxo
Emily says:
Happy Holidays!
Julie says:
I thought Maddie and Annie were the cutest babies ever…but that James is really stealing some hearts!!!
Emily says:
Love the blog posts! Happy Holidays!
Jeannie M says:
What a lovely gesture. You bright so much joy to us all. Happy Holidays to your family.
Kaitlyn says:
Adorable picture! They are too cute for words! Happy Holidays!
Melissa says:
Thwy are so cute, James looks a lot like Maddie.
Rachael says:
Happy Holidays from TN!
Anna says:
You guys are too kind!
Alison says:
You make the most adorable children!
Aimee says:
Your children are really adorable. Happy Holidays from a long-time reader.
Brenda says:
Merry Christmas!
Lindsey says:
I love your babies …. and you and Mike. Thanks for the chance to win, I could sure use it!
Kristin says:
What a great picture! Merry Christmas!
elyssa says:
Happy Holidays!
Stacy G. says:
Happy Holidays Spohr family!!!
Jolene says:
Oooh…excited for this! Come on Random.org! Pick me! Pick me!
Kristina says:
So generous! Merry Christmas!
Debbie in Memphis says:
What precious children!! Merry Christmas to you all!
Kim says:
Yay for a happy 2013.
Liz says:
Love the smiling kiddos – And that awesome bokeh!
Kelsey says:
Merry Christmas!
Linda says:
Love your blog as well as everything else about your family. God Bless!
Elizabeth says:
How generous of you guys! Reading your blog has been part of my morning routinue for the last 4 years.
What an adorable picture. I think James really looks like Maddie in that one.
Marilyn says:
Love your blog! Merry Christmas!!
Kay R says:
Very sweet picture and thanks for the light tutorial!
bethany says:
I love seeing pictures of your beautiful babes! Thank you for always being so honest! Hope 2014 is an amazing year as well!!!
Lori says:
I love watching your adorable kids grow. You take the best pictures ever! Merry Christmas!
Missy says:
Thank you! Merry Christmas!!
Maggie says:
Love that you do this every year…Happy Holidays, Spohrs!
Kteeb says:
I’m so happy that this year has been a good one for you! You guys deserve it! Your babies are just precious!
Geena Hansen says:
Merry Christmas to your family! You are so generous!
Kat says:
I’ve been following your blog for a couple of years now. You guys are amazing! Merry Christmas!!
Cara says:
Happy Everything indeed! Love your sweet family!
Maria Gibbons says:
Christmas is extra magical with new babes! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Kathy Kumpe says:
Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your family!
Tracy Oliphant says:
Love you guys…
Susannah says:
What a lovely, generous idea! Thank you for the ongoing inspiration and insights. Your blog is addictive :o)
Allison Millam says:
Love your blog! Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
Nichole says:
What beautiful babies! That tutorial is way cool.
Kelly Coleman says:
They are so adorable!
Erin says:
Well sure! That sounds lovely.
Beth says:
Well, I would leave a comment anyway ’cause those are some dang cute kids! They are both just…sparkly with personality:)
Vanessa says:
James is so darn cute. Can I borrow him?
Celi says:
Merry Christmas!!
Kelli G. says:
I have so loved watching your family grow. You are amazing, and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Erica says:
Merry Christmas!! I think James looks so much like Maddie in this pic
KateB says:
Mama needs a new something…I will think of something good when I win. =0) Thanks!!!
Kristen says:
Awesome picture!!
Amanda says:
I love watching your family grow – I wish only the best and pure happiness for your future!
Marlo says:
What a great picture!
Lena says:
Happy Holidays!
Elizabeth says:
Wow! Thanks! Merry Christmas.
Stephanie says:
Such cute kiddos.
Sam says:
Happy holidays!
Heather says:
Great picture!!!
Jess says:
Merry Christmas! We are grateful you share your family with us!
Allison says:
Your children are Beautiful! I love ready your blog!!!
Allison says:
*reading:)
Jamie Moline says:
Your kids are so cute… You are a strong family with a great sense of humor!
Lex says:
Wow that is so very sweet of you. Your kids look too cute.
Kristen Reed says:
Heather, I can’t get enough of your funny twerking signs and amazing love for your kids. Happy Holidays to you, Michael and the kids!
Cate says:
Happy holidays!
Jessica says:
Have loved reading your blog for several years, but this year was even more special just because I was pregnant at the same time. Happy 2013!
Liz says:
A beautiful family!
Kim Q says:
So kind of you! Thanks for the opportunity and merry Christmas!
Mandy K says:
Happy holidays
Amber Sembera says:
Adorable
Andrea Marshall says:
I love reading about your beautiful family! Merry Christmas!
Michele says:
Merry Christmas!
Jessica says:
I love what this year has brought for your family! Merry Christmas!
Katie says:
Happy Holidays!
Jessi K. says:
Such a sweet picture of them!
Ich wünsche euch eine frohe vorweihnachtliche Zeit
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!
Heather J says:
Would love to win. Merry Christmas!
amourningmom says:
Cheers to an amazing year! Happy everything right back to you! Thanks to you for writing! xo
Sherri says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!
Sarah M. says:
You have such a beautiful family and I look forward to reading about them.
Aliesha says:
Those kids are so darn cute!!
Gerry in Missouri says:
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Here is wishing you blessings for 2014!
Carolyn A. says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs! And Merry FIRST Christmas Jamesie!
Misty says:
Happy Holidays! Thanks for this chance.
mommabird2345 says:
What a wonderful thing to do! Merry Christmas!!
Cassie says:
Merry Christmas!
Lisa Ayer says:
I love your blog. I read several blogs each day and I always save yours for the last. It’s my favorite. I laugh and cry at your posts and your children are so blessed to have you and Mike as there parents. Happy Holidays!
Heather says:
Happy Holidays! Thanks for making me smile. Your blog is one of the first I read every morning and it kicks the day off right!
Rebekah says:
Happy holidays!
Phaedra says:
Tis the season!
Katie Stewart says:
Merry Christmas & God bless to the Spohrs!
Elizabeth Allen says:
All our love this holiday season! Thanks for including us in your lives!
Leah says:
You guys are the best. Happy holidays!!
miranda says:
Love following your blog!
Jennifer says:
love checking your site every morning
sb says:
Happy holidays right back at you!
Sarah says:
I am a new reader… This would be an amazing help this time of year!!
Meg says:
That picture is just pure love. Merry Christmas!
Jessica Green says:
I’ve never been so thankful for my opposable thumbs!
Kate Houdelette says:
Merry Christmas! You guys are so fun.
Heather Bealonis says:
Have a wonderful Christmas with all your Loves!
Amanda says:
yay! so festive of you! thank you!
Jennifer says:
Thank you for everything you share on your blog!
Katie Beth says:
Merry Christmas!
Tracie says:
Merry Christmas!
Krystal Linkert says:
Each day I look forward to your posts. The pictures of your kids are always so adorable and I’m loving the James on the shelf series! Thank you for giving me something to look forward to everyday when I get on my computer.
I would be estatic to win a $250 Amazon credit. We are running really thin right now and I even had to take back a few of my kids Christmas presents over the weekend to buy gas (Just the extra ones not the one they asked Santa for thankfully).
I hope your family has a great holiday!
Matt C says:
thank you!
Rebecca Leathem says:
So pleased that 2013 has been a great you for you. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Take care & lots of love for the holidays & the coming new year. Xxx
Darla says:
Happy Everything!
Michelle says:
Merry Christmas! Have enjoyed James’ escapades while Annie is at pre-school! So cute!
Cheryl says:
Thanks for bringing smiles to my day!
Maura says:
Such a lovely photo! Their smiles make my day. I’ve enjoyed the “While you were at preschool…” series so much. Thank you for sharing that and this great giveaway!
Amanda says:
Amazing picture!
Gretchen stein says:
Merry Christmas!!!
J in Eire says:
Adorable pic of your loves.. Thank you for sharing your lives. I read everyday and love seeing the happiness in your family after all that you go through..
Angela says:
I was so excited yesterday when one of Mike Spohr’s articles popped up in my news feed!! I’ve always loved reading your blog…so nice to see my friends do too!!!
Susannah @ Petunia Face says:
2013 has been really hard for me–I lost my mom. So I cannot wait to turn the calendar to a new year.
But I have enjoyed watching your sweet family grown, and those curious blue eyes on James.
Happy holidays!
Shannon says:
Happy Holidays!
Heather Phillips says:
Your blog is a bright spot in my day. I feel like I know you!!! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and you beautiful family with us. Xoxo
Lauren says:
Love the heart-shaped lights!
marin d says:
I enjoy your story. Your is one of the few I still follow. Thanks for sharing with us.
lindsay says:
Merry christmas!
Chantel says:
Hi guys!! Merry Christmas to you. Heather, I can not get over how much James looks like Maddie. Your babies are such cutie pies! **crossing my fingers for the win** xoxo
Gigi says:
Adorable! Merry Christmas!
Wendy Black says:
Great pic! They are growing so fast!
Gill says:
Your kids are adorable and the giveaway is so generous of you! X
MG says:
Sweet….thanks!
Kristen says:
You have such a beautiful family and I look forward to reading your blog every day! Merry Christmas!!
Gretchen says:
I can’t get over how gorgeous all of your kids are. Merry, merry!
Christine says:
Love your blog.
rc says:
Your family brightens my day every time I read your posts. My favorite addition to 2013 has been “while you were at preschool” and now James’ elf pics on instagram. Too cute! Happy holidays to all of you.
Hope says:
Oh they are the cutest!
Kristen says:
I have been a long-time reader and always love reading your stories! Merry Christmas!
Lauren says:
That is a fantastic picture! Would be perfect for your Christmas cards!
Casey says:
I read your guys’ blog just about every day. I have a 5 year old daughter and an 11 week old son, so I can relate to a lot of your stories. Happy Holidays, Spohrs. Thanks for giving me something fun to read every day!
Stacey says:
You guys are the best. I wish for more fantastic things for your terrific family in 2014 and beyond!
Susan Trumbo says:
Thank you for having such a great blog – and as a retired senior on a wee pension, the Amazon gift certificate would be a luxury!
Steph says:
I have so enjoyed watching your babies this year!
Katie says:
Thanks! I love seeing your daily adventures!
Mary says:
Wonderful Blog! I follow you every day!
Lori says:
Those are two very adorable faces!
Catherine says:
Merry Christmas! I’ve enjoyed following your family all year long. Thank you
MommaDJane says:
You have absolutely beautiful little ones. Now I’m off to read your tutorial on how you captured such an amazing shot!
Darla Wentz says:
Merry Christmas! !!
Renee says:
Thank you for sharing your lives with us. I look forward to your posts daily. Have a Merry Christmas with your beautiful family!
Maria says:
What a cute photo! Merry Christmas to your family!
Marci says:
Awesome giveaway! Happy holidays!
Kendra says:
Happy Holidays!
Elizabeth says:
Merry Christmas to the Spohrs! Thank you for the giveaway! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Michele says:
What a beautiful family…Happy Holidays!
Chris says:
Entering.
Celina says:
Merry Christmas to you!
Rachel says:
Happy Holidays! love you guys!!
Kelly says:
Merry Christmas!!
Carrie says:
Merry Christmas!
karen fratantaro says:
Thank you for sharing your lives with us. May you have a blessed holiday season.
Erin says:
Such cuties!!
Jody M says:
Love your blog! Merry Christmas!
Donyale says:
What a generous and thoughtful gift to your readers! But really the “While You Were at Pre-School” series is gift enough!
Laura Mishler says:
Love reading your blog!!!
Bianca says:
How wonderful! Good luck, everyone
Casey says:
OMG what a giveaway! Love your family!
Crista says:
Love watching your kids grow and seeing the antics that all of you come up with!
Michelle says:
Thanks Spohrs!
Nadine says:
Merry Christmas!
Jill Ricardo says:
May your days be merry and bright!
Adria says:
You guys deserve all the happiness. Merry Christmas to your beautiful family.
Rita says:
Seriously?!?! You guys are too much. So kind and generous!
Katie says:
Merry Christmas!! Love reading your site!!!
lesa says:
December 11 is my daughters birthday. That has to be good luck right???
Nicole says:
Love the picture!!
Sandra says:
HAPPY HAPPY Holidays. Their smiles are infectious!
Dawn says:
Beautiful.
REK981 says:
You have a dear friend that is also a writer in my home town who owns a cat with thumbs…So is Wink allowed to enter?
Merry Happy!!
AngieM. says:
OMG!! jamsie looks SO much like Maddie here..wow! So adorable those 2 precious kiddos
xoxo
Kristen says:
Happy Everything to the Spohrs!
Cyl says:
Happy Holidays!
Entering so I can give this to two teenagers I know in great need.
jessica says:
Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family! This picture is wonderful!
Nicole H. says:
Love keeping up with you and your adorable family. Happy Holidays!
Jenb says:
Happy Holidays to your family from ours!
Kristi says:
I love your blog and read it everyday! Thanks for sharing your family with all of us!
Alison says:
What a lovely gesture! Happy Holidays!
Gwensarah says:
Aww Annie and Jamesie are so adorable.
Kelly D says:
Cute picture! Merry Christmas!
Katrina says:
Love the picture! Happy Hidays!
Debi says:
Thank you for making my day brighter by reading your blog. Merry Christmas
Megan says:
Your kids are adorable!! Love the hearts on the tree!!
Heidi says:
Thank you for your generosity. Love watching your family grow. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!
Courtney says:
Love that picture! Such sweet faces.
Alyssa P says:
I love reading your blog everyday and learning what your family is up to! I would be very grateful for the gift card!
Jessica says:
2013 has brought me insomnia. Total bummer, BUT I like knowing I can read your posts when I’m up in the middle of the night since they post so early in the am.
Michelle says:
Amazing. Hope 2014 is just as incredible for you guys. Merry Christmas!
Krista says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Rebecca Smith says:
They are so so adorable! Happy holidays Spohr family!
Melissa says:
They are absolutely adorable!
Sandy says:
Awesome picture! Merry Christmas!
Tonya Cinnamon says:
Happy Holidays and loving memories to you and Mike,Rigby Annabel, James, and Angel Maddie
Erin says:
What a great picture! Happy holidays!
Deb says:
Happy Holidays! We celebrated Thanksgivukkah! The mix food from both holidays was amazing! But it’s still weird that Chanukah came so early
Diane Kuszewski says:
Thanks! Beautiful picture.
Mercedes says:
Merry Christmas!
Dianne says:
Thank you for the “While you were at Preschool” series. I love those photos!
Mary Brock says:
This would be such a blessing, especially since I found out 2 nights ago I’m pregnant with our 4th child!!!! Thanks for the best blog ever!!! I have enjoyed your posts since 2009!
Cindy House says:
James looks so much like Maddie in this photo. Beautiful children. Merry Christmas!
Mary Brock says:
Heather, I forgot to ask, do I post a comment on this post only, or any post, once per day?
Melissa says:
Merry Christmas!! You have beautiful babies
Abigail says:
Happy Holidays Spohrs. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Cheryl says:
Those kids are adorable! Never tire of the pictures of them. Great give away too!
Amy Cox says:
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family
Laura says:
Your kids are TOO cute.
Kate says:
First comment, long, long time reader from Ireland, love following your blog!
Donna P says:
Beautiful photo. Congrats!
Ella says:
This year was also the 1st year i went to LA and while being there i kept thinking “please let me run into them” :))
Well that didnt happen – but you are still my favorite bloggers out there!
Maybe im lucky this time and win the giftcard :))
xoxo
Jennifer says:
Yay for cute Chirstmas kids!!
Kirsten says:
Happy Holidays!
kate says:
Merry Christmas! Dang those are some cute kids!
Kim Howard says:
I would love to win the gift card and thank you for sharing all your wonderful writing.
Jenni A. says:
Merry Christmas to you all! One of my favorite blogs!
Lauren says:
Happy Holidays to your sweet and blessed family. I hold you in my prayers and read your blog daily.
Briana B says:
What a sweet picture!
Jessica says:
This is an amazing thing to do for your readers!
Katrina says:
You’re awesome!
Annalisa says:
Your 3 kids are beautiful xxx
Hollie says:
Happy holidays to your beautiful family!
Sara Baker says:
Merry Christmas to your beautiful family. I love reading your posts every day, and wish you all the best in 2014!
KP says:
Aw, I love how tightly she’s squeezing him, and how he holds onto her arm. What cuties.
Danyelle says:
I love the picture, the hearts are so subtle but perfect. Were the kids facing a window or anything? I’d like the recreate a picture like that with my kids and am trying to figure out the light.
Erika Friedlander says:
I would love to win this, but even if I do not, I hope your family has an incredible holiday, I enjoy your blog very much. Thanks for sharing!
Jillian says:
What a great family photo! I’ll have to try that with my kids!
Kaitlin says:
Love the picture!
claire albin says:
Just had a baby and could really use this
Abbey says:
What an adorable picture and generous giveaway!
Megan says:
!
Sarah Laugavitz says:
I Love your blog so much! Also, love your generosity! All of your kids are so beautiful! I too would like to know, if wanting to re-enter the drawing ea day do we comment on this thread or any future posts?
Heather says:
this thread!
deanna says:
love to you and yours!
Katie says:
Happy Holidays! My kids and I are constantly entertained by your creativity. Thank you for sharing!
Shan says:
Adorable picture!!
Marsha says:
Merry Christmas! The kids are more adorable every time you show us a new picture!~
Lisa kisch says:
Love your blog, your kids keep me smiling! Can’t wait for the christmas posts!
Cate says:
great picture! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Julia says:
Wow James looks like Maddie! What a beautiful family you have. Merry Christmas to you all!
Melissa says:
I can’t wait until we are blessed with another child so that I can (hopefully) see the same wonderful bond between them as your children have!
Amanda says:
Beautiful! Merry Christmas
Amy W. says:
Merry Christmas to you all!
Lisa says:
Lovely photo!
Kally says:
Happy Holidays. All the best in 2014
Reena says:
Your kids are adorable!
Monika Smith says:
Merry Christmas =)
Julia Kay says:
Heather,
I read your blog for seversl years now. I also have a girl who was born in January 2011. This year we welcomed our baby boys on the same day – May 30. So your James and my baby boy are on the same page! It is fun to read about your adventures with Kids. Happy Holidays!
Amy says:
I just love your family. I look forward to your blog daily. James is simply wonderful and Annie is delicious!
Korey says:
Happy Holidays to the Spohrs!!!
Paula Zulaica says:
James has a wonderful smile indeed.
Merry Christmas
Carolyn Oglesby says:
Precious!
Courtney says:
Heather, you are so generous! Every day I look forward to seeing pictures of smiley little Jamesie. He is just the cutest baby!
Lisa says:
Love the blog…love the pictures!!
meg says:
happy holidays
Chrisie says:
This picture was gift enough!!!!
Mary says:
Merry Christmas!
Kelly T says:
Your kids are always so cute!!! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Jessika says:
Love the hearts!
Carrie says:
Love amazon and The Spohrs..
Melissa says:
Merry Christmas to the Spohr family!
Becky says:
That is an absolutely beautiful picture of those two
Jordan says:
So cute!
Ali says:
Yay, thanks Spohrs! Happy everything to you too.
Michelle says:
Hooray for a good year!
Colleen says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!
Diana B says:
I love your family even though I’ve never met you all in person. Thanks for sharing your very special lives with the world! Happy Holidays!
Payal says:
Such a sweet shot. Thank you for all that you share with us.
Laura B says:
Yay for amazon and amazing families.
Erin says:
Happy holidays!
Jean says:
I must have missed that tutorial the first time around. I am having fun with your tutorials. Keep them coming!
Kate says:
Love seeing those cute faces! Merry Christmas!
Jennie G says:
Thank you for the chance to win. You are an amazing family! With beautiful and obviously happy children! Merry Christmas!
Amy Lee says:
While I wouldn’t say no to a gift card I mostly want to thank you, I love your blog, it is always a treasure to read.
Hilary Angel says:
Wishing you an even better 2014!
Jessica says:
Totes adorbs!
alexia says:
long time lurker! love your family, love the blog happy happy holidays!
Momma Lioness Michele says:
Happy that 2013 was such a beautiful year for your family! Thanks for the chance to win and support my Amazon addiction :).
Elinor says:
Such a cute photo, thanks for the tutorial and the giveaway! Merry Christmas to you all x
~j. says:
Happy Everything to YOU! Thank you for sharing so much.
eileen says:
Such a sweet picture! Blessings to you and your family, Heather.
Lavinia says:
Happy holidays!
Melissa Quijano says:
I love reading this blog everyday! Happy Holidays, Spohrs
Heidi says:
Beautiful children!!! Wishing your family a wonderful holiday season!
Jessica says:
I have very much enjoyed becoming a virtual friend. Happy holidays to you and your wonderful family!
nat says:
Awesome “bokeh”! (i learned what that was and its importance from you.)
Alison says:
Very generous of you guys to do this again! And the kids are looking cuter than ever.
Patsy says:
Happy Holidays!
Siobhan says:
Your family is the cutest!
Nelly Ritchie says:
What a sweet pictures, I just love James facial expressions!
Thank you mike and heather for sharing your wonderful family with us all. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2014 xxxxx
Missy says:
Cutest pictures EVER! James has such beautiful eyes!
Theresa Greene says:
From the moment I heard sweet little Maddie passed on another blog I became an avid reader of your blog. Rejoicing at your triumphs sometimes commenting:-) Becoming more informed and aware of the struggles premature babies go through. I personally think Mike and you are amazing parents James and Annie are very lucky.
Rebecca Liebing says:
You guys are SO awesome!!!
Daniele says:
I am so happy for you and your family…you deserve all the good that comes your way.
Vanessa W says:
That’s awesome!
Great pic!
Julia says:
What a sweet gesture. Thank you, Spohrs!
Amy Hopkins says:
Beautiful family!
casie c. says:
Look! It’s yours and Mike’s mini-me’s! Cuties.
lpb says:
Merry Christmas to your beautiful family!
Siobhan says:
Thank you for sharing those sweet faces with us. Merry Christmas!
BKC says:
Merry Christmas, y’all!
Rachael says:
I love reading about your family! Merry Christmas!
Bon says:
Happy Holidays!
Amy Cowen says:
Happy holidays to you and your sweet family!
Katie says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
jeffra rose says:
They are adorable!!
Lindsay says:
Merry Christimas Spohrs!
Mary says:
Aww, what a lovely picture! Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Lindsey says:
You are so generous! Love following your adorable family.
kim rogers says:
Merry Christmas!!!!
Kay bailey says:
Would love this thanks for sharing!
Sarah says:
Awesome giveaway, thank you!!
Meredith Pederson says:
Cute Pic!!
Lisa says:
I love that you do this giveaway every year! Thanks for sharing your writing and photos here. Merry Christmas!
Melanie Roush says:
You have the cutest little family. Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas!
Shannon C says:
Have a very merry christmas!
Kris Kalinock says:
Adorable kids! Merry Christmas!
Emese says:
Happy Everything to you too
Angie Winn says:
Have followed your blog for years! Love it! Worth a shot
Karen says:
Love the pic and glad you had a great year!
Laurie says:
Beautiful picture of the kidlets! Merry Christmas, Heather.
Katie Giordano says:
Happy everything to you too! Love seeing Annie and James!
Jessica says:
Your kids are adorable! I love reading your blog!
You and your family are inspiring!!
Pat R says:
Beautiful picture of beautiful kids.
Lia says:
What an awesome giveaway!!!
Sara says:
Very cute picture!
Heathe Wittman says:
Merry Christmas 2013. Your family is beautiful.
Jaynah says:
Love your family!
Nicole says:
Love reading updates from your family daily. Wishing you happy holidays and happy and healthy new year.
Michelle G says:
Merry Christmas and Happy 2014!
Jeanie says:
Great gift! It just so happens that I have about $250 worth of merchandise in my Amazon cart.
Bridget says:
Merry Christmas!
Skye says:
I’m so happy for you guys that James arrived this year! I just love your family and your blog. Wishing you a magical holiday season.
Lisa K says:
What a generous giveaway! Merry Christmas
Heather May says:
I read daily and never comment. But for a chance at $250. I can break that tradition!
Denise says:
Thoroughly enjoy reading your blog!
Hope you guys have a Merry Christmas!
Jennifer says:
Would love to win! So many presents to by for my best friends new little boy who’s 2 months younger than James!
Nadinsche says:
I love your blog. I comment from time to time. I read every day.
Linnae says:
I’m in … but more importantly I need to say your kids are so dang cute!! and — I love how you choose to keep Maddie a part of their lives. Merry Christmas to all of you — you needed a good year!
Kirsten says:
Very nice of you to do this for the readers! Can’t wait to read about the kids reactions to Santa coming to visit! Have a great holiday season!
cj says:
this is too sweet! I hope that you and your wonderful family have an even better 2014.
Maureen says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us!
Laura says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us all! So thankful for the safe arrival of James into your family this year!
Amy C says:
Love your blog, and all of your pictures! I have an almost 3 year old girl & a 4 month old boy. It’s fun. Very nice of you to do the giveaway!
Megan says:
You guys are kind and your children are adorable. Hooray! Happy holidays!
Katie says:
Love your blog and would love to win!
Julia says:
And we have so enjoyed sharing 2013 with you guys. It is a tribute to you and Mike that Maddie, Annie and James have brought so much happiness and enjoyment to others around the world. With love from London xx
Heather says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
2013 was an amazing year for my family too as we welcomed our baby boy Grayson in April! He is the light of our lives, a miracle after eight years of waiting, and we can’t remember what life was like before he was here. Much love and happiness for the holiday season and the new year!
Heather
Gina says:
Merry Christmas to your whole beautiful family.
Jordan Taylor says:
That picture is so darn cute. Annie looks so grown up!
PS: I want/need more of your cooking/baking posts! I was going through the ones I have bookmarked last night, they all look soo good.
Sarah says:
Adorable picture!
Karen says:
What a beautiful picture-Merry Christmas!
Christy says:
Love the pic–they sure are cute!
Jackie Cunningham says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!
Emily says:
Love your blog!
Chloe says:
Happy Holidays Spohrs!! Thank you for sharing your life with us all over the past years. I hope Annabel and James have a magical Christmas!
Christy says:
Love reading about your family!
Cathy Weber says:
Love the picture and giveaway!!
Elaina says:
I have loved your blog since I first started reading it. You children are beautiful!!
Penelope says:
Wow! How generous! Tis the season of giving.
Yvonne Marie says:
What a fantastic giveaway. You guys are awesome!
Cheryl says:
Adorable!
Tara says:
I have been reading your blog for years and seriously adore your beautiful family and stories about them. Thanks for being so generous with this contest but more importantly sharing your heart.
Crystal says:
Beautiful!!
Melissa says:
Love Amazon! Thanks for the opportunity to win this!
Janine says:
With a new bright-eyed baby boy myself (born in October), an Amazon gift card would be a dream! Also, have been reading the adventures of your family for years now, and I feel like you’re all friends And lastly, congrats Mike on landing a gig with my second favorite website! Happy holidays to the 5 of you from the 4 of us.
Vanessa says:
Love your blog, always my first read every morning. Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Chris says:
I start my day reading you blog. You have touched my life. Happy Holidays
Sarah @ Thank You Honey says:
Love your pictures with the hearts! Great tutorial! Great giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed! Happy Holidays!
Trinity says:
Merry christmAs sporhs!!! Love reading about your family.
Mikaela says:
Your loves are just adorable! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Sarah says:
Thank you, Spohrs!!
Melissa Laundre says:
I’m grateful to have the opportunity to enter this giveaway. I intend on purchasing some fabulous gifts for my family and a couple for the children who aren’t as lucky to have gifts at Christmas. Your children are adorable and so blessed to call you mama, Heather. Merry Christmas!
Bridget says:
What an amazing gift! Happy Holidays!
Susan Maddaloni says:
Happy Holidays!
Yvonne I. says:
What a fun, sweet Christmas you have in store this year!
Christie says:
Love this beautiful family! What a wonderful giveaway. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Spohrs!
Nicolette says:
Love this blog! Check it every single day! So happy that you and your family are receiving some happy blessings and your babies are absolutely perfect! Thanks for being a wonderful inspiration!
Tori says:
Happy holidays to you all. Thank you for your generosity
Lindsey says:
So generous! Happy holidays or the Spohrs!
vicki s says:
love your blog! merry christmas!
Vicky says:
Merry Christmas to you all, too!
Kelly says:
Teachers can always use a gift card!!!! Happy holidays to your family.
Lorinda says:
What a precious picture!
MeghanK says:
Merry Christmas to an adorable family!
Leah K. says:
Thank you Heather and Mike for sharing your lives and the lives of Madeline, Annabel, and James! Wishing you happy holidays from our Wisconsin home all the way to California!
Saffron says:
Thank you for your family stories/photos that brighten my days.
Molly says:
I wish you guys all the happiness out there! Love you and Happy/Merry/Awesome every holiday!
laurie says:
Awesome! I would use it to send some school supplies to my friend who is a teacher.
Heidi says:
Great picture!
Meghan says:
You guys are so amazingly generous! Thanks for all you do.
Terri says:
Beautiful family!
Stephanie says:
Thank you for sharing your three beautiful children with us over the years! Merry Christmas from Canada.
Katye says:
I make it a point to check your blog everyday
Vicky says:
Love the pic and all the pics. What a lovely gesture to give away an amazon voucher.
Regan says:
Adorable!
Teresa K says:
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer Little says:
Happy Holidays! Love your blog!
Rachel says:
Merry Christmas to you!
Sarah says:
I have thumbs!
Lisa F. says:
Happy Holidays to your adorable family! Hoping 2014 brings you nothing but good things!
Jen says:
Love your blog, Merry Christmas!
Amy S. says:
Oh.my.goodness! They are SO cute!
(I’d love to win too!!)
Amanda Lewis says:
Commenting! Jamie is getting so big!
Chantel says:
So adorable!!
Jenn C says:
I start every morning by reading your blog. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with the world!
Kia WM says:
Wow, how sweet of you guys! Whether I win or not, I just want to say thanks for sharing so much of your lives with your readers. Seeing your family grow brings real joy
Bridget says:
Wow. Gorg photo! Could really use the gift card this season! It would really help. XOXO
Bridget
Sue Fischer says:
Thanks for sharing your beautiful family!
Whitney says:
Love your blog and reading about your sweet kiddos.
Becky Novak says:
merry christmas!!! how great to make someone’s christmas bright!!
Bekki T says:
Here’s to a happy healthy 2014 Spohrclan!
Sara H. says:
Happiest of Holidays to the Spohrs!! Thank you for sharing your lives with us!!
Karla says:
I started reading your blog when you lost maddie. I had just struggled with recurrent loss and had finally had my firstborn. As I read your words, tears streamed down my face. I don’t know if I was crying for you or for me or for both of us and our loss of innocence.
Merry everything to you also!
(And if I win, I’m totally sharing with my cat since you won’t acknowledge his entry. ????)
Kori says:
You have a beautiful family! Merry Christmas and all the best for 2014.
mysweetiepiepie says:
Those are some truly cute kids :+)
Colleen says:
How thoughtful! I love reading your blog. :o) Thank you for a great giveaway.
Sarah says:
That would almost pay for my books for next semester! Annie and James are too adorable.
Sandra says:
Your family is precious! I wish you nothing but the best. Happy Holidays! xoxo
Kendra says:
Merry Holidays and all that jazz!
Paula says:
Love your family and getting my daily fix of your adorable kids! You’re far too thoughtful. Happy holidays!
Marie-Christine says:
Beautiful picture! Awesome contest! Thank you Spohrs
Lori says:
Happy holidays!
Cody says:
Wow! You guys are generous! Thanks for Sharing your family with the world.
Jamie says:
How sweet of you guys! Merry Christmas!!
Laurie Rothweil says:
Always enjoy seeing your sweet childrens faces and of course love reading your posts!
Merry Christmas
(long time reader, first time commenter)
Jill Pelletier says:
Merry Christmas Spohr’s! I hope Santa is good to your beautiful children
Gillian says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!
Angela says:
Season’s Greetings! Yay I have thumbs!
Christy says:
Thank you allowing us to journey with you. Your James the elf instagram photos have helped me through a really tough week. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
Kristin P says:
I love reading your blog – you guys are adorable! The While You Were at Preschool series is simply genius. Happy holidays!
Susan says:
Merry Christmas and as some have said, thank you for sharing your sweet family.
Zoila says:
Beautiful picture ! Happy Holidays !
Victoria says:
Happy Holidays
Sue King says:
I have opposable thumbs! Love reading your blog.. Your kids are adorable!
Alida says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Buffy says:
Yay! Merry Xmas!
Lourdes says:
Merry Christmas!
lilcg says:
happy holidays!
Jayme says:
Adorable picture! I have to try that tutorial sometime…love those lights
Christy says:
Merry Christmas!
Kim says:
Merry Christmas to you all!
Sarah S says:
Merry Christmas!!
Dawn says:
What a beautiful picture! Merry Christmas!
Bridget says:
I read your blog daily. Love your stories about USC, my husband graduated in 1977. Maybe we’ll see you at a game sometime.
Sarah says:
Love reading your blog! Happy Holidays!!
Lynn Roehrich says:
Those heart lights are so cool
Sara says:
I love your blog!
Katie says:
Such sweet babies! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season!
Brandy says:
Thank you for such a wonderful chance!
Lenora says:
Yay! but my cats say boo to the no opposable thumbs discrimination! Those are a couple of sweet faces. Thanks to the Spohr family.
Paula says:
Yes please! Would love to spoil my girl with some of the cute costumes Annie has! So glad you have darling James now. I think of Maddie so often xxx
Donna says:
I love reading your blog and hope you guys have an amazing Christmas!
Angela says:
Thank you for all your inspiration!
Jennifer says:
Great picture of those cute kids!
Ana says:
So generous! Thank you!
Leeanna H. says:
What an amazing giveaway! Your kiddos look adorable as always!
dawn says:
aww, the Spohr’s are a truly amazing family.
Beth Johnson says:
You have the cutest kids! I love seeing photos of them together.
Kayla says:
Thank you for sharing your family!! Merry Christmas!!
Julie says:
I thoroughly enjoy your blog. It’s one of only two that I even take the time to read any more. I can’t get through the day without my Spohrs.
Lea says:
Happy Holidays! I enjoy your funny, witty, heartfelt posts. Thank you for sharing your family with us!
cate says:
great photo! merry christmas.
Caroline says:
Merry Christmas!!! Love their sweet faces:)
Karen M says:
Love those sweet little faces!
Elizabeth Armstrong says:
Merry Christmas!! Your kids are super cute
P.S. I would love to win!!
Julie says:
Thanks for sharing your family with us. James’s smile is infectious.
Amy says:
Merry Christmas Sphors!
Jessica says:
Those two are adorable!
deb says:
James definitely has Maddie’s eyes!! Can’t believe it took me this long to figure that out!
shannon says:
Adorable pic!
Christina P. says:
What a wonderful thing to do! Happy Holidays to you and your beautiful family
Kimberly Porter says:
Love reading about your adventures with your beautiful family!
Michelle says:
Love your blog!
Charlene Ramirez says:
I look forward to reading your blog everyday – as I have the last 5ish years!!
Kristie says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us!
Kristie says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us!
Susan Hdz says:
Happy Holidays to you!!!!
I can’t believe how much James looks like Maddie!!!
Carrie Holcomb says:
love the blog!
Franny says:
Merry Christmas!
April says:
Aw, you guys are the greatest! Merry Christmas!
Erin K says:
It’s been a joy to see your family grow and heal.
Merry Christmas!
Tracey Foster says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!
Kari Weber says:
Thank you!
Jennifer says:
The little fist! *thud*
Leslie K says:
Such a sweet, sweet picture of them! What beautiful babies!
kim says:
love your blog, have been reading for years!
Corey Q says:
Happy Holidays! Beautiful kiddos.
Rachel says:
Such a cute picture!
Tammy C says:
Beautiful photo! Merry Christmas Spohrs!!
Chelsea says:
I have enjoyed following your family in 2013! Wishing you and your family a wonderful December and 2014!
Mindy says:
I love the pictures of your kids and amazon!
Sebrina says:
Thank you so much for your generosity. You have beautiful children who always seem to be happy. It shows how much they are truly loved by you both along with the rest of your family.
Lucy says:
Loooove the picture! Happy holidays!!
Elaine says:
Such a gorgeous picture! Best wishes to you and your family during this glorious holiday season!
Jessica says:
Merry Christmas!
Marcie Siciliano says:
Merry Christmas!
Kim says:
Cuties!
Jenny says:
This is an amazing thing to do
Kristen S. says:
Happy Holidays! Love the photo.
Johna says:
Merry Christmas!!
Lora says:
Yay Amazon!!! Thanks Sphors!
Lora says:
*Spohrs! So excited I can’t even spell!
Jodi Steinbrenner says:
Happy Holidays! Love reading your blog, you are an amazing woman.
Nicki says:
Cute picture:)
Debbie says:
Thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Stacey Monahan says:
Your children are beautiful!
Karen says:
I hope you guys have a wonderful holiday!!
Denise says:
I’ve been reading your blog since before James was born but this is my first comment. Love reading about your family!
Erika says:
Your family is beautiful! Happy Holidays!!
Judy says:
Read all your post and love them all! Happy holidays!
Lena says:
Pick me!
Amy says:
I’ve read your blog for awhile (since before Annie was born) and have loved watching your family grow and the love y’all share. Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Diana Ford says:
Your loves are absolutely adorable!! I love reading your blog but I’ve only left a few comments over the years. Merry Christmas to you all
Lisa says:
Merry Christmas! Love the pic.
Greis says:
Love that picture!
Pick me!!
Lisa says:
Your children are gorgeous! Happy holidays!
Marisol says:
I love the shaped light tutorial!!
Katherine says:
Merry Christmas!!
Your family is adorable!
Sara C says:
So jealous your tree is already up!!
Aimee says:
I love your family. The kids are just adorable.
Dawn says:
They are both so precious!
holly says:
I love your blog and your family! Happy Holidays to you!!!!
Maria says:
I love your blog and I’d love to win!
Yhudis says:
I absolutely love reading your blog! Gorgeous picture!
Lauren Weitzman says:
They are so cute
Bryttani says:
Happy Holidays! James looks soo like Maddie and Annie is adorable as always
Anne Younger says:
You and Mike are so generous. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family with the rest of us and happy holidays to you!
Amy york says:
What a generous gift! Merry Christmas to your sweet family!
Shana says:
Happy holidays!
Tiffany Marston says:
I love your blog. And my 4 and 20 month old daughters love to watch “Annie videos”!! Merry Christmas from Mississippi!!!
Abby K says:
Happy Holidays!
Melissa M says:
You’re so generous! Merry Christmas!!
Jeanne Caputo says:
Wishing you the happiest of holidays with your beautiful family!
Amy says:
Merry Christmas!!
Kathy V. says:
..and what a sweet addition James IS to your lovely family! Wishing you all the best in the coming year!
The Other Elle says:
Please upload more videos of Annie and James laughing together. That video made my day–your children are charmers!
Cathy G says:
Just love to see and read about your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing with us!
Anna says:
Wow, that’s really sweet! I’m an Amazon junkie! I hope the Spohrs have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your many blessings throughout the new year!
Kate Serra says:
happy holidays!
Wendy says:
Thank you for letting us be part of your family, this year and all the years before. Happy holidays!
Tauni says:
Oh yes I would love this! What a great idea!
Bridgett says:
Merry Christmas!!
Erin says:
Happy holidays! Looking forward to 2014
Laura says:
How beautiful. Your heart must ache each day at their loveliness!
Bridge t says:
Tree
Courtney says:
Merry Christmas to the Spohrs! Hope your holidays are peaceful, merry and full of love.
MichelleR says:
How awesome!
Dennie says:
Annie is so big now! How time flies. I was following your blog since Maddie in Google reader but now that they have terminated the service, I had difficulty in catching up to the daily happenings at the Sphor household. They are both adorable! You are so blessed in having two beautiful children Heather. ?
Alice says:
What a beautiful photo! Merry Christmas Spohr family!
rachel says:
We also welcomed a little guy into our family this year and I love reading your interactions between Annie and James as we have boy and a girl, too. Here’s to 2014 being even better!
Claire says:
I am a friend of the Oswolds and started reading your blog years ago. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!
Nancy says:
I hope that you will eventually gather all of the “While You Were At Preschool” photos into a book. They are so creative and hilarious! The collection would certainly make a great fund raiser for your favorite cause.
LindsayB says:
Woohoo! Good year for us as well
Amie says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Irene Dyer says:
Amazing how much James looks like Maddie. Adorable!
Lauren says:
Your family is beautiful! I love reading about all the adventures.
lori t says:
wow, you guys are amazing, as usual.
merry christmas to all!
Beckie says:
That picture is adorable!
Ashley says:
What a beautiful picture! James smile just melt my heart!
Britt says:
I would love a gift card, but even better would be giving it to my sister. In fact maybe that’s what I’ll get her for Christmas
Alexandra says:
Love the lights!! I keep meaning to try it!!
Kayla says:
Been following along on your family’s journey since 2009 and I am always blown away by both the love and generosity your family continues to show year after year.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Spohrs!! Love you guys!!
Debbie says:
Up only one day and you already have over 900 entries. Wow! I’m excited to be one of your readers having a chance to win this. My entire family is addicted to Amazon, and that includes my three children (ages 19, 17, and 11).
Laura says:
Love you guys!
Wendy says:
Much happiness to you!
Shi Hui says:
love your blog!! – much loves from Singapore
Serena from Italy says:
I’m so happy for you, and I’m whishing you a wonderful Christmas and a 2014 full of joy. The picture is really adorable! Hugs!!!!
Purita Fisher says:
Ooh, ooh pick me , pick me!!! Merry Christmas to your family from ours!
Jen says:
You guys are too cool. Thanks for all the laughs over the years!
Amy says:
Thanks!!!!
Jen R. says:
Thank you, Merry Christmas, and much love to the Spohr family!!
Cathy K. says:
Very sweet of you to think of us! Merry Christmas Sphors!
Rachel says:
Happy holidays from Chicago!
Melissa says:
beautiful family!
Mahällö says:
Thanks for your blog, both of you are very good writers. And thanks for the giveaway!
Terra says:
My goodness, that is a gorgeous pic. Thanks for the giveaway!
Patty says:
Merry Christmas! Oh what fun I would have at Amazon with that much $$$!
Lisa says:
Wishing you all the very best for 2014!
I have a diva much the same age as Annie, so i love comparing their antics
2013 was very much not my year, but your continued strength, sheer joy in your family…makes your blog my go-to, and has helped me put my own losses in perspective. So i too say a huge thank you!
Laura says:
I love your blog!! You have such an incredible family
Amy says:
Merry Christmas!
Nicole says:
That picture is perfection. Merry Everything!
Sinead says:
Great prize, thanks so much for it and for sharing your lovely family with us.
Chelsea says:
merry Christmas to all!
LaDonna says:
Love reading about your family.
jen says:
merry christmas to your sweet family!!!
Meghan H says:
Such a lovely photo! And YAY for fun giveaways!!
Lisa says:
Happy holidays, Spohrs! Love all the updates and for sharing your family with us all!
Sara Mc says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family! Wishing you all continued happiness the rest of this year and in 2014.
Ellen Grasso says:
Love your blog totally! I read it every day.
Kay says:
So much cuteness in this picture!
emily says:
Beautiful pic, beautiful kids! Merry Christmas, Spohrs.
Katherine says:
What a lovely idea! Merry Christmas!
Annabel Vita says:
Look at those two sweeties! Such a cute picture.
Nikki says:
I love reading your blog..you have so many creative ideas that I’m surprised you aren’t doing the elf on a shelf with Annie…she would love it! I would love to win the amazon gift card too..Merry Christmas
Bria says:
You guys are amazing! x
Panni says:
Beautiful photo. Beautiful kids
AudNoL says:
Happy Holidays to you all! Great photo, as always!
Jewl says:
woot woot, sign me up for some cash! Merry Christmas Spohrs!
tamela says:
Here’s hoping 2014 is an equally great year!
Wendy says:
Reading your blog has become a daily ritual for me – love your writing and your beautiful family!!!
Jodi says:
Happy holidays!
Laura says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!!!
Kristen says:
Happy everything…love that!
Caroline says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!!
steph says:
Happy Everything!
Stacey Ceballos says:
It’s hard to believe that I have been reading your blog for years.
Cathy Garton says:
Love this blog!
Merry Christmas to you all!
Beret says:
Longtime reader wishing you Happy Holidays.
Ashley says:
Happy holidays!!
Aimee says:
Happy First Christmas, James! Happy First Christmas as a big sister, Annie!
Meg says:
James looks like a toddler already in that picture!
Lori says:
I love your blog and reading about your family!! Merry Christmas
Brandy says:
Entering again. Merry Christmas!!
Amanda says:
Merry Christmas to your sweet family!
Sarah says:
Merry Christmas to you, too!
Ashlee says:
They are sooo cute!!!
Kate says:
I love amazon! Subscribe and save and prime shipping!
Angie says:
Merry Christmas!
Jen says:
Adorable picture! Merry Christmas!
Heather says:
Happy Holidays!
Jennifer says:
Love the love tree, and your littles are adorable.
Dana says:
Beautiful picture!
Lauren Kastner says:
Cute picture with cute kids!
Meyli says:
Woo! A gift card would come in handy this season!
Love love love your blog
Amanda Hanson says:
Merry Christmas Spohr’s
Ginny says:
That picture is adorable!
Jen M says:
2013 was such a fun and exciting year for your family! I truly enjoy your blog, the Spohrs have a fan all the way across the country in New Hampshire. Merry Christmas!
Lisa Busby says:
Thanks for sharing your beautiful family
Robin says:
Happy Holidays! I love seeing your beautiful children each day. Enjoy them
Lori says:
Amazing and beautiful family!
Sara Williams says:
2013 was the best year of my life. We welcomed our sweet Julia. I can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store…
Gia says:
Such happy little faces!
Dawn says:
James is such a beautiful baby!
Amberle Moore says:
So sweet!
Jill says:
Pick me! Me me me!!
Liz says:
I read your blog every morning.
Your family is amazing. ????
Jordanna says:
You are so generous
Liz says:
Ignore the question marks! That was supposed to be a happy face!!!
Anna says:
yay for comments!
Jade says:
Merry Christmas!!
Erin says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby! And happy Christmahannukwanzakah (as my sister would say) to all if you!!
Joy says:
Merry Christmas!
Beth says:
I love that I can come here every day and read what you’ve been up to. Thanks for writing.
Kristi says:
Merry Christmas! Your generosity is inspiring!
Nicole Hand says:
love your blog! happy holidays!
RzDrms says:
I forgot to tell you what I’d use the gift card to buy: one thought is an airdyne bike. I’ll tell you the rest of my ideas over subsequent days.
maria says:
So generous!!! Here’s hoping I win!!
Amy K. says:
Merry Christmas to your family!
shannon says:
Yay!
Robin says:
Love your blog! It’s on my first to read list each morning. happy Holidays!
Sarah H. says:
Merry Christmas! I love reading about your sweet family. Thank you for the giveaway!
Julie says:
Happy Holidays!
Maggie says:
Beautiful pic!!
marcia says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family (far & wide!)
Kristin Troska says:
Happy Birthday to Rigby. We love our furry friends too!
Judy says:
i love your “babies” and reading about all your days.
Kerry Wallace says:
I just love seeing the pics of your precious children!
Lynn says:
I love the Spohrs!
Lynn says:
I love the Spohrs – thank you!
beth says:
you guys rock
Kaye says:
I read Mike’s article on Buzzfeed about how you know you are almost 40- it was so true! Love reading your blog!
Sue says:
Wonderful pic!
Emily D. says:
I love reading about your family almost as much as I love amazon gift cards! Happy Everything to you and your family as well!
Denise says:
Merry Christmas! Beautiful, happy children! Nothing better!
Tracie says:
This is an amazing gift.
Lauren says:
Reading your blog is my favorite part of my morning routine. Thank you!
Missy says:
this is such an awesome thing to do!
Sarah says:
Precious babies!!!
Heather says:
My poor cat, Squeak, was offended by the opposable thumbs comment
Katie says:
Merry Christmas!
Kris S says:
Happy Holidays!
Jodi says:
Sending Rigby birthday wishes!
Sue G says:
I check out your blog almost every morning before work. Those smiles help make my day! Merry Christmas to all of you!
Kathy says:
Love the lights. I will have to try that for my Christmas card!
You’re so creative, thanks for sharing!
Laura says:
So nice!
Susan says:
Sending thanks and wishes for a wonderful 2014!
carrielu says:
Love this picture, and your blog! Merry Christmas!!
BeccaV says:
Such a sweet photo! James is so happy all of the time, always a grin on that face!
LAH says:
Enjoy your site!
Allison says:
You have a beautiful family!
Melinda says:
Such a generous thing to do!
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season-
Lori Pierce says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Ciara says:
My cat is super bummed that he can’t enter! Happy Christmas!
Lisa says:
Lisa Dorris
Stormy5475@aol.com
Emily P says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Chantel says:
Day two and it’s Rigby’s birthday, to boot! So excited to see who wins!
Lisa says:
Adorable photo!
Kari-Lynne says:
I love your “while you were at preschool” posts (as well as all your other posts). They make me laugh so hard — which is great.
I hope that the Spohrs have a wonderful holiday season and that 2014 brings you much happiness and joy.
robyn says:
I’ve enjoyed getting to know your beautiful family through your writing these last few years. Merry Christmas to all of you!
Allison says:
Love you guys! My maltese pup Gus has a crush on your Rigby
amberO says:
I’m so jealous of your shaped lights! I L.O.V.E. the cute sweaters on your adorable babies! Thanks for entertaining me this year.
Rachel Moore says:
Happy Holidays! Thank you.
Jen says:
Love your blog, and love reading about your family every morning! Thanks for sharing with us.
Lauren says:
I’m just happy your family had such an awesome year!
Jen says:
Happy everything to all of you!!
Yvonne Marie says:
Happy Holidays!
Desera says:
This is the first place I come when I sign in my computer at work every day! Can’t wait to see these beautiful little faces!
Leah says:
What a lovely photo! Such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Kate says:
Feliz Navidad!
Kate says:
I am very upset at your clear bias towards humans. Really. This is the 21st century, Heather!
(I am just kidding. My cats, on the other hand, are upset they can’t enter.)
Kim says:
Happy Holidays! Reading your blog has been my morning coffee ritual every day for the last 4 years. So glad this year was a good one for you.
Jenn says:
WOW!!! How generous of you guys!!! I always smile when I see how many people come out of the wood work & suddenly reply when there is a prize offered compared to the comments you usually get from your “regulars”! Ha ha. Love the picture of the kids!! They are both so sweet & beautiful & you know I just adore them both. Of course during these difficult times any financial break a person receives is a true gift but so is having to get to know you & your family & go through your life journey with you all. As far as I’m concerned….either way I’m Blessed!! xo
Aubrey says:
Merry Christmas.
Keri says:
What a great picture!
Ronelle says:
What a generous idea!
Jennifer says:
Love following your family. Merry Christmas.
nicol says:
Happy Happy Holidays!
Angela says:
Merry Christmas! Thank you for you generousity!!!!
lesa says:
Happy birthday Rigby!
Ann-Marie Heidman says:
What a lovely idea! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Sarah says:
Love your blog so much! What a great giveaway in time for the Holidays!
Colleen says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Nellie says:
I’d love to win this but if I don’t, I still LOVE visiting your site and filling myself up with those beautiful, deliciously wonderful children of yours….and your written words too!
Carly Langley says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!
Rebecca Smith says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Nicole Heffernan says:
Happy Holidays!
Tam. says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family and Happy 9th Rigby! I think I have posted this before but I STILL laugh over Rigby’s Great Peanut Butter Jar Caper!
Stacey says:
Happy holidays! Love your love tree and your lovely family.
Amanda says:
Merry Christmas!
Angela says:
Love that picture of James and Rigby, so precious!
Karen Kelly says:
I have been following you for a long time and enjoy the updates and pictures so much. I am an older follower I am sure but get so much joy out of watching your family grow. Maddie will forever be on my prayer list!
Melene says:
Merry Christmas!
Becca says:
Here’s to 2014!
Lorinda says:
love reading your blog!
Kim says:
Adorable kiddos!
Geena Hansen says:
Happy birthday rigby!!
Jessica says:
You have gorgeous babies and a gorgeous spirit. Hope your holidays are amazing!
Amy says:
Awesome!
Nina says:
Love reading your blog every morning!
shannon says:
You and Mike make beautiful babies.
Sarah says:
So cute! Happy Christmas!!
Kristy says:
Beautiful picture!
Jaimie says:
Merry Christmas!
Dianne says:
Adorable! I want to know how you get a preschooler and a baby to pose so nicely for a picture!
Bonnie says:
Merry Christmas!
Julia says:
Happy Holidays!
Lindsey says:
Love the Rigby’s birthday post
crystal says:
Adorable!
Bobbie says:
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Amy says:
What a sweet picture!
Nancy says:
Adorable! Love following your life with your beautiful babies!
VickiG says:
Yay!
Kenna says:
my cat does not have opposable thumbs but can type his name….
Kathryn Kotkowski says:
HO, HO, HO!
Ann says:
A beautiful picture of your blessings. Merry Christmas!
Anne says:
Happy holidays, Spohrs!!
Mallory says:
You’re nice to do this giveaway. I hope I win! would be nice for Christmas and not being able to keep my job while I student teach next semester.
Katya V says:
Happy Happy holidays! 2013 was a doozy of a year. I can only imagine what 2014 has in store for us all!
Kathy says:
Love your Christmas picture!
Aliesha says:
Sweet puppy!
Justine says:
Cute picture
Karen says:
Merry Christmas to you all! I am so happy God blessed your family with another member. He is precious and handsome beyond words.
Jennifer says:
Would really love to win
Jaclyn says:
Merry Christmas!
Jen says:
I love your blog. Merry christmas!
Johanna says:
Your kids are so cute. It is so fun to read your blog everyday and keep up with your family’s adventures.
Jessica says:
Happy Holidays!
Lindsay C says:
Happy Holidays!
Katie says:
Happy holidays! Thanks for entertaining me every morning.
PS…saw Mike’s buzzfeed article “things people don’t tell you about parenting.” So funny and so true! I’ve loved the buzzfeed app for a while, but now have an even better reason to read.
Candice says:
Long time lurker, first time caller! LOL! Such a sweet picture!
Helen says:
Beautiful pic!
Helen says:
Beautiful pic!
Lauren says:
The lights on the tree look like hearts.
Kim Q says:
Merry Christmas!
Karsten says:
Adorable little faces!
Amy says:
Happy holidays! Great photo.
Madeleine says:
Love the picture.
Victoria says:
Merry Christmas!
Ruth says:
Beautiful family! Love all the smiles.
J says:
Adorable photo as always!
Jessica Stringer says:
So glad 2013 was such a great year for you all! It was for my family also! We welcomed our little Levi in January and it’s been the best year yet!
Jenn says:
Your blog is the FIRST thing I read everyday! I love laughing (and crying) along with your family, you exude love that just pours through the screen to everyone who reads your words. Thank you!
Jodi says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
Liz says:
Merry Christmas
Meagan says:
Aww you guys are so sweet! Love ur blog and sweet James is making me want my lil man here already (I’m 27 weeks pregnant). I have laughed and cried along with you guys throughout the years…
Carlene says:
Great photos as usual!
Lynn says:
Thanks for sharing your family!
Heather says:
Merry Christmas!
Lisa in NJ says:
Wow this would help out for Christmas. I love reading our your family
Debbie says:
I enjoy reading your blog every day! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
Lois says:
Wow, thank you for the chance to win, that’s so exciting! I love reading your blog, look forward to it every morning. I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas. By the way, my kids look forward to Annabel videos every Friday.
Peggy says:
Yay giveaways!
Amy F. says:
How thoughtful of you! Merry Christmas
Melanie says:
Merry Christmas to you and your little cuties!
Teresa says:
I love your blog and it’s the first thing I read every morning when I get into work! Thanks for putting all the time & effort into it!!
Amy Hopkins says:
I love reading about your beautiful family
Laura says:
Thank you – this is so generous.
Heidi T says:
Merry Christmas!
Shannon says:
Merry Christmas! Could use an amazon gift card as I just had a new baby boy!
Jennifer Searles says:
I love reading your blog. I look forward to it every day.
Brenn says:
Adorbs! Merry Christmas to you all!
Kim says:
Merry Christmas!
Amanda says:
Bless those sweet babes! Happy Holidays!
Kim says:
Adorable pic!
Ciji says:
Thinking of what I could buy with this card…
Lesley says:
Happy Holidays!
Jessica says:
My goodness, what lovely faces! And Annie looks more and more like her sweet Mumma everyday…
Andrea says:
I read daily and enjoy your writing and pictures.
Merry Christmas!
Jessica S says:
I have been reading your blog daily for years now. I love it!
Erika says:
Merry Christmas!
Rachel C. says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr Family!
Ashley says:
Love experiencing the joy and magic of Christmas with the kids!
Steph says:
How sweet of you all to offer this prize! Hope Rigby has a fun birthday.
Melissa says:
Merry merry Christmas, Spohrs! Your posts make me smile every morning. Thanks for that
Kaitlyn says:
Merry Christmas!
Deb V says:
Love your loves. Enjoy them this holiday!
Kristen says:
Happy Holidays!!
Mary O says:
Yours is the first (and one of only a very few) blogs I read everyday. Thank you.
Beth says:
I feel like a kid waiting to see if Santa brought me my present on Christmas morning.
Bridget says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby!
Lori C. says:
Oh, goodness…That is the cutest photo! Love it!
Mandy says:
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Love and hugs from KY!
Marnie says:
Happy Holidays! I love your blog!
Jessica says:
Merry Christmas!!
Carolyn says:
So happy for you that 2013 was great!
Natasha says:
Thank you so much for this giveaway! Happy Holidays
Julie H says:
love the blog keep it up merry christmas
Dawn Wilson says:
Love the photo! Happy Holidays.
Michelle says:
I am loving the “love” tree!
I have been reading your blog since my own little boy was born 15 weeks prematurely in 2008. I have loved following along with your newest joys!
Kay bailey says:
Look forward every morning to catching up. With the Spohrs!
Katrina says:
Enjoy your holidays!
Lesley says:
Merry Christmas to you all! I’ve been reading since Maddie was born and have followed your amazing family ever since! So fun to watch your kids grow up!
Carie says:
Beautiful kiddos and puppy! I love reading about your family.
Linda Stewart says:
Merry Christmas!
Mara says:
Hi!! Pick me, pick me;)
Jen M says:
Merry Christmas! Thanks for all the great stories and pictures of your kids. They always brighten my day.
Sarah says:
Love that little James! Cute picture.
Cyrille Kearns says:
Love your Blog…..
Jannette says:
Thank you for sharing your family with me.
Michelle Green says:
Happy holidays!
Kelly says:
Looking for the morning update is a bright spot in my day. Thank you for continuing to share your family with us!!
Arianne says:
Hi Heather,
Happy holidays to you and yours! I hope you have a wonderful season, full of peace, love and family. Warmly,
Arianne
Kate says:
I adore your family!
Kristen P says:
Merry Christmas to the whole family!
Stephanie says:
This is very generous of you, Merry Christmas!!!
Kristy says:
Merry Christmas!
Nadine says:
Adorable picture!
Jill says:
I love following along with your beautiful family from down here in Georgia. Thanks for sharing your life with us, and thanks for the giveaway!
Maris says:
Happy holidays
Lauren says:
we were pregnant in tandem with out sweet boys… I would love $250 to spoil my sweet baby with
Tracy Marlow says:
Love reading about your family and I still can’t get over how much James looks like Maddie!
Denise says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!!!
Susi says:
Happy Holidays – thanks for sharing your stories!
Brandi says:
I just love seeing their sweet faces! I can tell how much Annie loves him
Shelli says:
Merry Christmas. Enjoying James’ many adventure pics!
Jess Z. says:
I love your blog and your family Thanks for sharing your stories with us.
Jill says:
I love your blog!
Margie says:
Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
Carolyn says:
I love the look on the baby’s face.
Ashleigh says:
Cute!
MissyK says:
Happy Holidays Spohr Family!
Kelly Coleman says:
Adorable!
marty says:
oh, what a delight – to win something at Christmas!!!
Nicole says:
Love them. And happy birthday, Rigby!
Liz says:
Merry Christmas and Happy Everything!! I have a baby coming, so I could definitely use the gift card!
Jaclyn says:
Love your blog, Heather. Long-time lurker here Happy holidays!
Tracy says:
Very cool trick with the light! We just bought our first DSLR and I’m learning how to use it. I’ll have to try this out with our tree.
Adria says:
Happy holidays to your beautiful family!
Brenda says:
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
Michelle says:
Your kids are ridiculously adorable! I love reading your blog everyday Merry Christmas Spohr Family!!
Abbie says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!
Sandy North says:
thanks for your give aways..fun for your readers! happy holidays
Kristi says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Tricia Simpsin says:
Merry Christmas. I love seeing all the pictures and reading about your two adorable children. You WHILE YOU WERE AT SCHOOL posts are AWESOME!! Keep them coming. Annie and James are going to love looking back on your website when they are grown. Lucky kiddos!!
Stacey Williams says:
I love your blog. It is a part of my morning routine every day!
Alejandra H says:
Such beautiful babies
Stacey T says:
Love following your beautiful family!! Happy Holidays and thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Lesley says:
How generous of you! Happy everything to you, too!
Michelle says:
Adorable kids. I love your photos and all your stories. Thanks for sharing.
Melissa Durling says:
Happy Holidays!!
Beth says:
I wish I could take pictures like that. I was lucky to get a few decent ones of my three girls for our card this year, but nothing as professional looking as this one. Your kids are beautiful!
Emily D says:
Merry Christmas from a human with opposable thumbs!
Karen MacCollum says:
Merry Christmas!
dc says:
Beautiful photo!
Lyndsey says:
Happy Christmas to the lovely spohr family. May 2014 be even better for you than this year.
Maggie says:
Happy holidays Spohr family!
Carrie says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Kay says:
Enjoy reading your blog every day. Bless you and your family!
Melissa says:
Happy Thursday!
Jen says:
Thank you for sharing your family with the internet people like me (so that sounds kind of creepy, but you get what I mean, right?). The smiling faces of all 3 of your children make the internet a better place
lauren says:
Those two are adorable!
Marjorie says:
I am thrilled that 2013 has been a happy one for you and your beautiful family! I would love the gift card!
traci saucier says:
Love your blog Heather it’s my first read every day. Adore you guys!
Gina says:
You have freaking gorgeous babies. Seriously. So gorgeous! Happy Merry Every Holiday!
Liz says:
Merry Christmas!!
Lory Stewart says:
Merry Christmas!
Allison Millam says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Hineline says:
Your family is beautiful and has become a great inspiration to all who visit your site. Since I began reading I have gone from a girl in grad school to a wife and mother of two. I love reading about your family and see that there are some challenges that every family goes through!
Kathy Shipstad says:
I found your website a month before Maddie passed away – I think through Matt L. I thought/think you were/are hilarious. I loved your daily postings about Maddie etc.. Then when I read about Maddie passing – floored me. I have been a cheer leader out here for your family every since then. Reading the good, bad and the ugly. You (and Mike) are gifted writers. So I am out here laughing/crying/complaining with you on a daily basis! What a blessing little Jamesie is….enjoy them it REALLY does go by sooo fast.
Lisa says:
Happy birthday to the cutest dog ever! I adore how he is so sweet with your children.
Melody says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us! Merry Christmas!
Sarah says:
I enjoy reading your blog!
kate says:
Wishing a happy happy birthday to cute Rigby!
Chris says:
Happy Birthday Rigby, 9 years, you don’t look a day over 4!!!!
Sara says:
I’ve been reading your blog since the day Maddie died (so many other bloggers I follow were referencing you that awful day).
Though I rarely comment, yours is the first post I read every morning and I so love reading and watching your family grow.
Merry Christmas!
Trisha W. says:
Merry Christmas! I love your blog.
Jennie G says:
Your family simply amazes me. You are wonderful! Thank you!
Lisa says:
Love the blog!
Andrea O says:
I love your blog!
Mary says:
I love their smiling faces in this picture
Susan M. says:
Love your blog. Merry Christmas!
Robin Wyatt says:
Merry Christmas! and Thank you for providing a year of tears and laughter by including all your readers into your life.
Cory says:
Would love an amazon gift card for Christmas!
Jessica A says:
Loooove Amazon. And this blog
Debbie B says:
Great photo! Love your blog and your cute family!
Heather M says:
Happy Holidays!
Angela Adlich says:
Merry Christmas!
Katie Eckell says:
Merry Christmas!
Phil Adlich says:
Thank you!
Bree says:
This is awesome!
Toni K. says:
And we love the Spohrs!
Stephany N says:
Your kids are so cute.
Allison A says:
This is awesome, thank you!
Nicole Tillander says:
Happy Holidays!
Al says:
Fingers crossed!
fab xmas to all!
Martha says:
I enjoy you guys so much. Merry Christmas!
Maggie says:
I always love those heart shaped light tree pictures! And the kids are cute too!
Mary Beth says:
Aww, I’m so happy that your 2013 went so well. James is a beautiful addition to your family!
Kris says:
Happy Holidays! Love your family!
Melanie S. says:
Such a beautiful picture!
Rah says:
Reading your blog is part of my morning routine; you’re like family! Merry Christmas to you, and thanks for this nice opportunity!
Carrie says:
How wonderful that your kids will have such a great documentation of their childhoods through this blog!
Emily says:
Merry Christmas!
Michelle says:
The heart light tree pics have become a tradition for us, thanks to you!
All three (four, sorry Rigby!) of your babies are so beautiful.
Sarah says:
New day, new comment!
linda says:
Merry Christmas to your wonderful family.
Alene says:
What a nice gesture. I really enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for sharing your family with us.
Danielle says:
Thank you so much for the light shape tutorial. I went home and tried it last night and it worked amazingly.
HEATHER says:
love the pic! i need to learn how to do the heart lights!
Hilary says:
I’ve loved following along watching as your family grows and grows up. As a former preemie myself, I will always remember your sweet Maddie.
Lydia says:
Lovely! I do most of my holiday shopping on Amazon, this rocks
Jen D. says:
Thank you so much for continuing to share your writing adn family with us. You are my favorite daily read!
tabitha says:
I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!
Elizabeth P. says:
This is awesome! I love reading the blog!
Cheryl says:
Love pictures of your munchkins and love Amazon!
Sherylynn says:
Love the photo!
Bridget says:
Happy Birthday Rigby
Dana says:
Have a wonderful holiday!
Dawn says:
Love seeing all the photos of your adorable family! So glad 2013 was a good year for the Spohr family. I’ve followed your blog since I found about 7 years ago on another blog I used to read. Your adorable babies make me smile every time!
Lydia says:
Thank you for sharing your family with us. – Merry Christmas!
Lisa says:
Happy birthday to Rigby! Such a sweet pup.
JMH says:
You are awesome. I love reading your blog! I hope you all enjoy a fantastic holiday season!
Marty says:
Your kids are just the cutest!! I have been a long time reader and enjoy starting my day with your blog. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Kim says:
What a great smile!
ChristyB says:
2nd entry… look Ma, no thumbs! Merry Christmas.
nicole in sd says:
Merry Christmas, Sphors!
Amy D. says:
Happy Holidays, Spohr Family! Thank you for sharing your precious children (and doggy) with us!
Rachel says:
Such a beautiful photo!
Amber says:
Merry Christmas, Spohr family!
Greis says:
Have I mentioned that I love you guys?!?!
Pick me!
Jesabes says:
That heart-shaped lights thing is really cool! How did you do it with Annie and James in the picture, too?
kristi says:
Happy Holidays!
Marissa Nakata says:
Merry Christmas to the Spohr family!!!
Katrina says:
In all that spare time you have how about a new recipe? You guys rock, Merry Christmas!
heather romano says:
Yippeeee! love contests!
Cara McCammon says:
Merry Christmas!
Bri says:
Happy Holidays!
Happier if I won!
Theresa says:
Love your site.
Rebecca D. says:
Happy Holidays, Spohr Family!
allison says:
so generous!
Heather says:
Happy birthday, Rigby!!
Janette says:
I’m glad y’all had such a great year! I hope 2014 is even better for everyone.
Sheri says:
Lurker unlurking to say your children are absolutely beautiful. I love reading about them.
Lenora says:
Happy Birthday,Rigby!
Jen says:
I love your sweet kiddos! Merry Christmas to The Spohr’s.
Skye says:
Happy birthday, Rigby!
Stephanie Wald says:
#2 you have used your grief to help others. instead of letting it define you, it inspires you.
Anne says:
WOuld love to win this for my kids…
Jodi says:
You inspire me every day!
Meg says:
Merry Christmas – you make me happy every day!
Erica Rose says:
Fingers crossed I win this, my bff’s little baby has leukemia and I would love to donate it to her!!
Devon says:
I would LOVE a $250 gift card! Books are my love and amazon could feed my beautiful addiction! All the best to you and the wee Spohrs this Christmas!
Lesley says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
Terri Garrett says:
Happy Holidays Spohr family!!
Sarah says:
Happy 2013 to your family. What a generous idea to treat one of us to such a nice prize! I wish there was a way to sway the random picker!
Joyce says:
I love your blog and this giveaway is so kind! Though I’ve never won a thing in my life, this poor law student loves Amazon giftcards for (ugh) textbooks! Happy birthday, Rigby!
Kristi J says:
Merry Christmas to one of the cutest families I “know”!
Lara S. says:
Great Pic! Happy Holidays to all!
Deb H says:
You are a blessing to the blogging community and I appreciate you and your family! The struggles and joys you share of life help many understand that we are not alone in this life. Merry Christmas Spohr family!
DMH says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!!
Diane says:
Thank you for the opportunity to win! Nothing but the best to the Spohrs in 2014 (yikes!).
Katie says:
I love reading about your family!
Effie says:
LOve it! SO cute and special! Happy Holidays!
kelsey says:
Thank you! I hope you have a happy holiday season!
Emese Landman says:
Thanks for all your awesome posts! You are a part of my morning rituals
Jordan Taylor says:
2nd entry… happy birthday Rigby!
Cassie says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Michelle H says:
SAAAAWEET!!! Happy holidays!
Melissa says:
Merry Christmas to your wonderful family!
Lida says:
My morning isn’t complete til I read your blog! Thank you!
Angela says:
Happy Holidays!
Nicole says:
Happy everything back at ya!
Angela says:
kristen piccola says:
Your daily pictures and blog posts bring smiles to my face. Thanks for sharing your kindness!
Happy Holidays!
kristen.piccola@gmail.com
Ashley says:
Happy Holidays to the Sphor family!!
Stephanie says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Lisa says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby!
Megan says:
Happy birthday, Rigby! Happy holidays, Spohrs!
Whitney says:
Happy Holidays to the whole beautiful and generous Spohr family! And not just generous for the giveaway — generous for sharing your lives with us every day!
Siobhan says:
Happy Birthday to Rigby
Jeanne H says:
Love reading your blog. Your children are beautiful (and your dog is cute too:)!
Gabriela Zarate says:
Love you guys!
Vanessa Pollard says:
I have been reading your blog for years! Happiest of Holidays Spohr family!
Christine says:
I look forward to seeing your new pix of James – he’s a doll. HB to Rigby!
TwinMomJulie says:
Happy birthday Rigby!
Amanda says:
So cute. Merry Christmas!
christine says:
Lovely photo of your lovely babies. I like to think Maddie is in those sparkly hearts over their heads. Wishing you guys a wonderful holiday.
Bianca says:
Thanks again for such a lovely competition. Hope you are all enjoying Advent
Diane B. says:
Happy Holidays to my favorite blog family. If we could just figure out a way to clone James (put him in a copier?) I’d be the first to sign up for one–I don’t think even my nutty girls would mind a brother who’s so sweet.
Karen says:
Love, Love, Love!
Jaynah says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!!!
Kristine (Mommy Needs Therapy) says:
Love all the goodness that is going on in your life now!
Diana says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family! I love reading about your adorable family and “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to Rigby!
Karen says:
Happy Holidays to all of you!
Valerie B. says:
Merry Christmas to the beautiful Spohr family! I hope you have a wonderful and joyous holiday.
sara says:
Happy holidays!
Barbara Hill says:
Merry Christmas!
Damita H says:
Happy Thursday! Good luck to everyone!
Laura says:
What a nice giveaway. Merry Christmas to you all!
ST says:
Beautiful picture!
amy crider says:
I think your family is wonderful
Lori says:
A wonderful holiday to your clan as well!
Bobbi says:
What a beautiful picture, so full of joy! Happy Holidays!
Kate says:
What a great gift! Thank You
Lisa says:
sweet muffins!
Laura Muskrat says:
Thanks for sharing your family with all of us!
Caitlin says:
Thanks again for the sweet and generous giveaway!
Taylor says:
What a lovely photograph and what a generous gift
Molly says:
Gorgeous!
Melissa says:
Thank you and happy holidays. May 2014 be even sweeter!
Angela Krall says:
Happy Holidays Spohr Family!
Patti Adams says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby!
Autumn Canter says:
2013 was a challenge for us, but I am still full of joy to be here!
Andrea says:
Amazon? YES!
Amber Sprague says:
Merry Christmas!!
Nicole H says:
Merry Christmas Spohr Family!
G. says:
That picture is just christmas cardy! Love it!
Sharon says:
So enjoy reading about your family!
Chris P says:
Merry Christmas to my favorite family!
mysweetiepiepie says:
Happy Birthday to sweet, little Rigby :+)
Christina says:
Merry Christmas, so many blessings to celebrate this year!!
Terri McClure says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Jody M says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Kelly says:
What an awesome thing to do. Thank you Spohr family!
Happy Birthday Rigby!
aly says:
Happy Hollidays
Beverly Fisher says:
I can’t get over how cute they are! Makes me think back to when mine were that age and loved to have their picture taken. Now at 19 and 22 I’m lucky to get one, LOL
Sarah says:
Cute kiddos!! Happy Holidays!
Cristin says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby! Love the pic with James.
Pat R says:
Merry Christmas Spohrs!!!!
Deb says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!!
LAnn S says:
Happy Holidays!
Heather Sharp says:
Merry Christmas!
Bren R. says:
Happy everything to you too! Thank you for sharing your sweet family with all of us out here. Happy Holidays!
Casey says:
Happy Birthday Rigby! Love the contest
Heather says:
Merry Christmas!!!
Christine says:
Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your family and stories with me.
Sarah says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby! Such an important part of your family!
Nic Gray says:
I found your blog as I approached the last weeks of my second pregnancy and, Heather, you neared James’s birth. I laughed out loud at your post about Annabel’s resistance to the daytime nap, possibly because we’d just had the exact same argument with our firstborn.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Jana from Germany says:
I love your blog. Even if I don’t have time for other blogs yours is a mustread every day. Thanks for sharing your family with the world!
Lucy says:
Happy birthday Rigby!!
Rachel says:
Those are some beautiful babies!! You have provided many of us random readers lots of joy and laughter and perspective and compassion as well, so thank you!
Sarah says:
Love it, thanks for an amazing giveaway!
Shannon says:
Love the blog!
Sarah says:
This would be a HUGE help this holiday!!
LeeAnne says:
Such a beautiful family…thank you for sharing your family with us! I also love your blog and read it daily. So well done!
Ina says:
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
Kristen says:
Happy Birthday Rigby! We (almost!) share a birthday!
Gwensarah says:
happy birthday rigby
Becky Campbell says:
Thank you for this opportunity! And thank you, as well, for continuing to allow us into your home/lives! It must be hard work to keep up with the blog, along with your family and work obligations! We certainly appreciate it! I feel like I “know” you all!
Amy says:
Pick me!
Amberlee Smith says:
Merry Christmas to you guys!!! Look forward to reading your blog daily!
Mary Brock says:
I love your posts!! Thanks for the daily read!!
Kelley says:
That picture of the two of them is gorgeous!!! Merry Christmas!!!
Liz says:
Merry Christmas to the Spohrs!
Amanda says:
Such cute kiddos!!
Emily G says:
They’re still adorable!
Shannon says:
Merry Christmas to your sweet family! Can’t get enough of your blog and your two sweet kiddos!
Jennifer says:
Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas from NM!
Bridget says:
This would be such a wonderful holiday gift!
Laura says:
Throwing my hat in the ring for day two!
Griselda says:
Super cute!
Auntie_M says:
Oh the LOVE!!!! It just flows back and forth and over and through them!!! I love seeing it!!! And I love seeing James developing into his own little person. But I also love how much of Maddie Moo can be seen in his face! It’s as though all 3 of your kids are glimpsed under your tree. Happy Holidays, Spohrs!!!!
Arieta says:
Beautiful kiddos! I love reading about your family!!! Merry Christmas!!
Violet says:
I love following you’re family, and James has been such a sweet addition! Wishing you a very merry Christmas season.
Lea says:
Love this! Thank you!!
Robyn says:
Your kiddies are beyond adorable!! And it has been an honor to read about your wonderful family. Here is to a blessed 2014 as well.
And an Amazon gift card would be amazing at this time of year. Thanks for the opportunity!!
Hallie West says:
Happy Holidays! What beautiful kids!
Sharon says:
Merry Christmas!
Michelle says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby!
kate h says:
as my husband’s british family says, merry crimbo!
Amanda says:
Merry Christmas! Love the photo!
Lisa says:
I’m all for a giveaway. Merry Christmas Spohrs!!
Amy G. says:
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Amanda says:
your family is adorable! Merry Christmas!
Karen says:
Happy birthday Rigby!
Amy says:
Nowhere better for a gift card!
Michelle says:
Merry Christmas Spohr family!
Kendra C says:
I love this picture of the two of them
Felicia Collins says:
Happy Birthday to Rigby!!!
Gina F. says:
I read you every day, and even though I don’t know you, I absolutely feel as if I do. The strength of your beautiful family inspires me daily-so thank you!
April says:
What a beautiful picture! Many blessings to you in the years to come. Thank you for sharing your family with us!
Erin says:
What a lovely picture. I love that Annie & James are so in love with each other already.
Sarah says:
That’s an adorable picture.
Marsha says:
Aww happy Birthday Rigby!
Alexandra says:
Happy birthday Rigs!
Alexandria says:
Hope you have a nice Christmas! I am happy for your family.
Jessica says:
Heart Lights! Thanks for the giveaway and Merry Christmas to you all.
Amy says:
A Merry Christmas, indeed!!
Rebecca L. says:
Sweet babies! Can I just have them wrapped under my tree instead of the gift card?
Justine says:
Merry Christmas
Jackie says:
Happy holidays! Long time reader and love reading your blog!
Amber says:
Beautiful babies!!! Great giveaway, thanks!
Julene McGregor says:
Look forward to your blog everyday!
Laura says:
The blue in James’ eyes is just incredible!
debbi says:
Best of everything to you in 2014!
Lillian says:
I think it’s so cool that you do this every year!
Sandra says:
Happy Holidays!
Suzette says:
Love the picture. Hope your holiday season is awesome! Thanks for doing the giveaway!!
Joy says:
Wow!!! Love your blog – brings a smile to my face daily : )
Jackie says:
Re-entering your contest! Thanks for writing and always making me smile
TheMoosie says:
Love the picture, your children are beautiful as always. The contest is a wonderful and thoughtful thing you guys do!
Lynnette says:
Thank you for your generosity. Your children are beautiful!
shivani says:
happy holidays
Sarah a says:
So excited for the new year!
Jacqueline says:
I love reading about your family. I think James was the perfect little guy to complete your family of 6 =]
Lauren says:
Happy birthday, Rigby!
Anna says:
Merry Christmas!
Stephanie says:
You have a beautiful family!
Leah K. says:
Thank you for sharing yourselves and your three adorable children. I have greatly enjoyed seeing your posts on my feed over the last 5 years. Happy Holidays from Wisconsin!
Leah K. says:
Thank you for sharing yourselves and your three adorable children. I have greatly enjoyed seeing your posts on my feed over the last 5 years. Greetings from Wisconsin!
Kenzie says:
What precious kiddos!
And what a generous offer… I could definitely use an Amazon giftcard to stock up on supplies for the kids in my classroom.
I just love your little family.
Merry Christmas!
Lori says:
I love all the pictures you take!! I love to look back at pictures and remember what u was feeling when I took the picture.
Merrilee says:
Merry christmas
Kayla says:
Wishing Rigby a Happy Birthday on this thread….who doesn’t love Amazon?! I need a human calendar in my family!
Karen Junge says:
thanks so much for the drawing and merry christmas
Em says:
Merry Christmas!
Katie says:
Such sweet kiddos!
Jenny says:
Pick me! I order Amazon so much that my husband refers to the UPS driver as “my boyfriend in the brown pickup truck.” Haha!
Tracey Foster says:
Joy to the Spohrs!
Julie says:
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Lora says:
Wow so many comments!! Happy Holidays!
Danielle reid says:
Thank you for inspiring us to enjoy and see beauty in each day we have with our children! Merry Christmas to your adorable family!!
Julie says:
Awww….cute photo! Would love an amazon gift card for Christmas!
Thais L says:
Merry Christmas ! Thank you!
Katie K says:
Merry Christmas!
LindsayB says:
Comments are getting looooonnnnggggggg!
Tabitha says:
Your babies are so precious! I love sharing in your family’s joy
Kathy Gardner says:
I have read you blog for quite sometime and I love the pictures of the kids. They are too cute. James looks like you Heather!
Natasha says:
Happy Holidays!
Christian says:
Omg they are so adorable. I wanna gobble them up.
Morgan Brasfield says:
Your family is wonderful, thanks!
Colleen says:
Merry Christmas!
Liz says:
Happy Holidays!!!
Lori McBride says:
You have a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!
alison says:
Merry Christmas! I love reading your blog!
Paujla says:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Bec says:
Sweet!
Amy says:
Happy Birthday Rigby!
Mary Purcell says:
Merry Christmas, Spohrs!
Kerri says:
Thank you for sharing your life and inspiring all of us!!! Merry Christmas
Shelly says:
Love your blog!
Lauren says:
I love that you take so many pictures of your family. I would love to have shots of me and my brother in front of the tree!
Megan says:
I would love to win this gift card! Thanks for sharing the opportunity.
Amy W says:
Merry Christmas
Angela says:
I enjoy your blog. Glad it has been such a fabulous year.
malissa says:
This would be something awesome to happen in an otherwise crappy year (for me). Reading your blog always lifts my spirits though.
Rachel says:
Happy Holidays!
Claire says:
Happy Holidays to you guys!
Jill says:
Merry Christmas to your wonderful family, best wishes for 2014! Thanks for all that you do:)
Sarah Laugavitz says:
Oh my goodness! I LOVE your while you were at preschool posts! Btw I was wondering if you have an elf on the shelf? I’m sue that could make a lot of fun blog posts alone!
Jean says:
You are so generous! Excellent job of modeling the idea of “giving back” to your kids.
Eddy says:
Happy Holiday to all of you!
kim says:
me please!
Kerri says:
I love the Spohrs and I love Amazon…win/win.
Jen says:
Love the “while you were at preschool” posts. Keep it up!
Bobbi says:
Merry Christmas.
Lisa says:
Your kids are so adorbs!!! <333
Colleen says:
Love your blog and adore your kids!
Especially think the ‘while you were at preschool’ series has to become a coffee table book!! Brilliant!
Amber says:
Merry Christmas, Sphor family!
Ellie says:
Thats a lot of comments
Sinead says:
happy Friday Spohrs. Have a great weekend.
Teresa Mays says:
Merry Christmas! I love the pictures you capture of your kids. Absolutely gorgeous!!
Sheryl Macnie says:
Although I live at the other end of the world i feel like I know you Merry Christmas!
Amy says:
Happy Holidays!
steph says:
Have a nice weekend!
Ciara says:
Thank you for your generosity! Go sphohr family!!
Sheila says:
Thank you~
Theresa says:
Merry California Christmas
RzDrms says:
Good morning, sunshine! I might also use $100 of the prize for used paperbacks (if Amazon has them) for a local charity of some sort. Children who don’t have a lot? Retirement home? I need to research over the next week. Thanks!
Veronika says:
Gorgeous pic! Thanks for sharing them with everyone.
Cherie says:
Merry Christmas!
Sarah says:
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Judy says:
Merry Christmas!
Amy W says:
I love to read your posts!
Autumn Canter says:
Shannon says:
Merry Christmas! Thanks for your generosity
Erin says:
Happy Friday!!
Caroline says:
Merry Christmas!!
Maggie says:
Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
Nicci says:
Pick me! Pick me!!
Julie says:
James has the best smile ever! He makes me happy EVERY day!
Debbi Henry says:
What a lovely picture!!
Sue says:
Happy Holidays!
Ina says:
Your blog has been my morning ritual for years now and I honestly would be lost without it, so thank you!
Christine says:
I have been looking for a job for over a year now, stuck living with my parents. It would be awesome to show them some gratitude in the form of Christmas Gifts. Your family keeps me inspired by your strength!!
Lori Pierce says:
Loved the song this morning!
Casey says:
Love the picture you posted today. James in flannel = cuteness!
Cara says:
Your children are so adorable! and thank you for hosting such an excellent thank you gift.
Kim Q says:
Thanks for the opportunity!
Gen says:
Eeeeeeep how exciting! Fingers crossed.
Melanie says:
I the Spores, and Amazon.
JENNY says:
Oh, I messed up! I left a comment yesterday using my phone. I must have left “notify me of comments” checked by mistake. There are so many comments going to my email. Heather, is there something I can do to “uncheck” this in my previous post?
I love the blog, but I’m overwhelmed with the email volume!
Kathy says:
I love your ‘While You Were At Preschool’ segments! I wish I had one-tenth of your creativity!
Aubrey says:
Happy Belated Birthday to Rigby!
Elizabeth says:
Such cuties!
Jennifer says:
I love looking at the daily pics of the kids.
Mama K says:
Love the heart shaped lights in the background!
Kari-Lynne says:
I love Annie’s songs! Can’t wait until James is old enough to sing a long with her!
Kathy Kumpe says:
Happy Birthday, Rigby!
Kristi Fitzjarrell says:
Adorable picture! Happy Holidays!
Courtney says:
I enjoy reading your blog everyday!
victoria says:
LOVE the neat heart light trick!!
kiddos in front of the christmas tree,nothing is a better background
merry christmas to you all!!
james is such a cute,smiley little dude,thanks for sharing your life,stories and photos with us!!
Johanna says:
Happy Holidays to your family!
Lindsay C says:
You have such a lovely family. Happy Holidays!
Dorcas says:
Popular post.
Linda Stewart says:
Precious Babies!
Sara says:
So cute!
Rebecca Smith says:
How do you get them to both look at the camera? I can’t get a good shot of both of my kids!
Michelle says:
Merry Christmas!
Lauren says:
No one can mind her singing when she is so cute.
Debbie says:
Love Annie’s singing!!
Jen says:
Ha! I love to sing in Target too, much to my children’s embarrassment
Kristin Troska says:
I have a little dreidel. I made it out of clay.
When it’s dry and ready, then dreidel I shall play.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay.
Oh dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, then dreidel I shall play.
Happy Holidays to you all from very cold and snow covered Minnesota.
Julia says:
Happy Holidays to your Beautiful Family!
Jennifer Fetterman says:
Very very cute!
Jen says:
Another day, another adorable Spohr-family post
Amanda says:
Adorable!
Anna says:
comments!
Stephanie Wald says:
#3 you share the good & the bad about parenting. I especially appreciated your candor about breastfeeding.
Barbi Emel says:
Love the dreidel video, thanks again Spohr’s
Trisha W. says:
I love the “While you were at preschool” series- what a fun idea!
Krystal Linkert says:
I’m loving the James on the Shelf pictures!
Carrie says:
Photo above is so adorable! James looks so much like Maddie!
VickiG says:
Yay, again!
Christine says:
Love Jamesie’s hat in the Christmas tree photo – with the freezing weather here in the PNW, my husband is wearing a similar chapeau with the earflaps. It might be just a wee bit cuter on James.
Karen MacCollum says:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Paula says:
Love reading your blog and what the kids are up too. Annie cracks me up! Merry Christmas Spohrs!
Emily says:
Love reading your blog daily! Merry Christmas to your sweet family!
Kristen P says:
Wishing you and your entire family a very Merry Christmas!
dc says:
Merry Christmas!
traci saucier says:
TGIF! PICK ME!
Melissa says:
Thank you for continuing to share your lives with us!
Beth says:
Merry Christmas from my family to yours, thank you for your generous gift offer to your readers . Love the while you were at preschool pics .
Sarah a says:
So thoughtful!!
Britt says:
Happy holidays! So thrilled for you that you have had such a beautiful year!
Sara says:
I didn’t realize we could enter every day! Yahoo!
Vanessa W says:
Happy Holidays, love the blog!
Lee Cockrum says:
Love your blog! Thanks for the chance to win:)
Michelle Green says:
You guys are so awesome to reward your readers with something very generous!!! Thank You & Merry Christmas to your lovely family!!
Geena says:
Hoping for a Christmas miracle, 4 kids and a hubby out of work
Denise says:
Annie can sing to me anytime at Target!
Jen says:
Merry christmas!
Sarah says:
Oh, how I could use this gift card to give my kids a great Christmas this year. Thanks for the opportunity!
Melissa says:
3rd entry. Thank you for this generous opportunity!
Emily says:
Happy holidays to the Spohr family!
Rachel says:
Thank you Spohr family!
Rachel says:
Thank you so much, Merry Christmas!
Liz says:
Happy Holidays!
Melissa says:
Thanks for sharing your family with all of us. Merry Christmas!
Megan says:
Happy holidays!
Michelle says:
They are adorable!
Toni Trainor says:
I have been following you for years now. I love your honesty and your kids are beautiful. You and your husband are an inspiration to many! Happy Holidays to your family!
Katrina says:
Thank you for being so generous! Merry Christmas!
kate says:
Happy Friday!
KateB says:
Spohrs rule…other blog families drool!
Michelle says:
I enjoyed Annabel’s song very much! Sometimes Target makes me want to break out in song too.
Christina says:
Merry Christmas!
Lindsey says:
Happy Friday, Spohrs!
Mary Beth says:
The previous posters had it right: James doe