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Friday, April 25, 2008

Holiday Cards: It’s Time to VOTE!

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    The winter contest rules stated that the three holiday card designs that received the most comments would be entered into a finalist round. We ended up with FOUR finalists because there was a tie.

    So, pick from the numbers below and leave a comment with your vote for the ONE CARD DESIGN YOU LIKE BEST.

    What’s at stake? The family with the card design that receives the most votes will win a gift voucher for my online store worth $150! It can be used toward anything in the store, or toward a new family session in 2008. So tell your friends to stop by the blog and vote for your favorite design!

    To enter a vote, click “comments” below, enter your valid e-mail address, then your first name, initials or nickname in the “name” field. Type the NUMBER of the card you are voting for. You may vote ONCE per e-mail address. In case of a tie in the voting, I will add in the number of comments from the original card posts to determine a winner. Voting ends at midnight-NJ-time on Saturday, May 10.

    GOOD LUCK!

    There was also a competition among blog readers to leave the most comments relating to card designs. The person who left the most would receive a FREE FAMILY SESSION in 2008. You guys are GOOD because there was a 5-way tie! So, I’m going to keep counting and just see if any one of them falls out of the contest by not noticing this post. Sneaky, huh? If there is still a tie, be on the lookout for a tie-breaker in the form of a trivia question. I will post the question as soon as I determine that there’s still a tie.

    ALL WINNERS will be announced on Mother’s Day!

HERE ARE THE CARD DESIGN FINALISTS


DESIGN #19: “JACK’S FIRST CHRISTMAS”

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    Click “Comments” below to vote for this design. Write “#19″ in the comment field.



DESIGN #3: “BEAUTIFUL IN BLUE”

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    Click “Comments” below to vote for this design. Write “#3″ in the comment field!



DESIGN #5: “CENTRAL PARK”

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    Click “Comments” below to vote for this design. Write “#5″ in the comment field!



DESIGN #11: “EVERYDAY MIRACLES”

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    Click “Comments” below to vote for this design. Write “#11″ in the comment field!

    Want to send this contest post to your friends? Click here to link to the post or to copy and paste the url.

    Oh, and by the way, these contests are meant purely to drive traffic to my site and increase my Google rankings. I DO NOT harvest email addresses from comment posts in order to send you email messages about my business. If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter, click here.

posted by Julie Walton Shaver at 7:07 am  

218 Comments

  1. no. 11

    Comment by bob — April 25, 2008 @ 7:54 am

  2. #3

    Comment by Stacey — April 25, 2008 @ 9:35 am

  3. #3

    Comment by Steve G. — April 25, 2008 @ 10:35 am

  4. #5

    Comment by Dawn Fabricatore — April 25, 2008 @ 6:54 pm

  5. 5

    Comment by Kate — April 25, 2008 @ 7:08 pm

  6. #3

    Comment by michelle — April 25, 2008 @ 7:43 pm

  7. Our Aunt,Uncle and cousins look great. We liked getting their Christmas card. We miss them!

    Lauren and Maddy

    Comment by Lauren & Maddy — April 25, 2008 @ 7:44 pm

  8. We vote for #5
    Lauren and Maddy

    Comment by Lauren & Maddy — April 25, 2008 @ 7:45 pm

  9. #5 is the best one in the bunch by far!

    Comment by Bill Mulhole — April 25, 2008 @ 9:38 pm

  10. #3

    Comment by Michael — April 25, 2008 @ 9:41 pm

  11. That’s my great granddaughter family and the second to none!

    Comment by Eleanor Mulhole — April 25, 2008 @ 9:41 pm

  12. That’s my granddaughter family as well, I’m always looking down to make sure they get nothing but the best. Love Pop

    Comment by William Mulhole Sr — April 25, 2008 @ 9:47 pm

  13. Number 5 is a great family picture

    Comment by jackie and john — April 26, 2008 @ 7:29 am

  14. #3 is my choice. Love that blue background and the photos are superb (but aren’t they all?).

    Comment by Jerry Jewler — April 26, 2008 @ 8:33 am

  15. #5

    Comment by Dimitri — April 26, 2008 @ 9:06 am

  16. #5 - Babies are cute, but the seeing the love in the eyes of an entire family is priceless.

    Comment by Aunt Joan — April 26, 2008 @ 10:02 am

  17. Tough to pick a favorite; they’re all beautiful. But I’m drawn to #5.

    Comment by Heidi — April 26, 2008 @ 10:19 am

  18. #5

    Comment by Pat Haeberle — April 26, 2008 @ 12:17 pm

  19. #5

    Comment by alison — April 26, 2008 @ 6:05 pm

  20. # 5 is awesome!

    Comment by Melissa & Will — April 26, 2008 @ 7:09 pm

  21. I really like #3 because its blue and the picture and design are simple…..but say so much.

    Comment by Denise — April 26, 2008 @ 7:56 pm

  22. #5 gets my vote. Sorry I didn’t leave a number last time. Nice job.

    Comment by Kelly Higgins — April 26, 2008 @ 8:43 pm

  23. #5 is still my favorite!!!

    Comment by jackie and john — April 27, 2008 @ 9:36 am

  24. #19

    Comment by Katie — April 27, 2008 @ 1:35 pm

  25. # 19 definitely

    Comment by Uncle Dave — April 27, 2008 @ 1:49 pm

  26. I vote for #19

    Comment by Aunt Elizabeth — April 27, 2008 @ 1:50 pm

  27. I’m drawn to #11- but really, they are all stunning!

    Comment by Jan — April 27, 2008 @ 2:31 pm

  28. #19 is awesome!

    Comment by Uncle Mike — April 27, 2008 @ 3:17 pm

  29. I vote for #19;)

    Comment by Carla — April 27, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

  30. Card #19 has to be the cutest ever….not that I am biased at all…my adorable little nephew! I hope they win!!!!

    Comment by Gwen — April 27, 2008 @ 5:50 pm

  31. #5 my Family

    Comment by jimmy — April 27, 2008 @ 10:04 pm

  32. #5

    Comment by JJ — April 27, 2008 @ 10:05 pm

  33. #5

    Comment by Jacqueline — April 27, 2008 @ 10:06 pm

  34. No. 19 is adorable and a winner too!

    Comment by Barbara — April 28, 2008 @ 6:23 am

  35. #5 - All the designs are great, and the kids sooo cute, but there is something so amazing about the family shots in #5. They shout the words “family” and “love” so completely, and those words define Christmas better than any others.

    Comment by Cheryl — April 28, 2008 @ 8:56 am

  36. Dawn and Jimmy

    so far so good. Congratulations. Hit the grand slam and go all the way. Good Luck.

    Ellie

    Comment by ellie Smith — April 28, 2008 @ 9:07 am

  37. #19

    Comment by Jennifer — April 28, 2008 @ 9:16 am

  38. This is my ultimate favorite. Wish I’d thought of it!

    Comment by Susan Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:17 am

  39. This is a great shot! Central Park is beautiful.

    Comment by Myron Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:20 am

  40. Love the water in the background. Black & White phots are always the best!

    Comment by Mike Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:22 am

  41. This is a great family picture! #5

    Comment by Donna Ott — April 28, 2008 @ 9:24 am

  42. #5 This is my favorite! Wish I’d thought of it.

    Comment by Susan Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:26 am

  43. #5 by far!

    Comment by Mike Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:33 am

  44. #5 Love Black & Whites and Central Park is awesome!

    Comment by Susan Szewczuk — April 28, 2008 @ 9:35 am

  45. DESIGN #3: “BEAUTIFUL IN BLUE”
    BLUE for Hope and Future.
    Little hand holding big hand, and the abstract my imagination, those hands together bind by The HUGE HANDS, THE IMAGE we are partners not just accident. JUST THE WAY WE ARE. Thanks Julie

    Comment by Mercy — April 28, 2008 @ 11:08 am

  46. Oooooo….. my favorite one is a finalist!

    It’s #5!

    Comment by linda from edison — April 28, 2008 @ 8:41 pm

  47. #5 love this card and the family

    Comment by Marni — April 29, 2008 @ 6:05 am

  48. #5

    Comment by Susan S. — April 29, 2008 @ 7:31 am

  49. Great family!

    Comment by Diana — April 29, 2008 @ 3:34 pm

  50. I vote for #19! Go Jack!

    Comment by Nicole Riley — April 29, 2008 @ 3:38 pm

  51. #5 is my favorite. Grandkids are adorable

    Comment by Pa — April 29, 2008 @ 11:11 pm

  52. #5 gets my vote

    Comment by Tom — April 29, 2008 @ 11:13 pm

  53. #5 Love the family images!

    Comment by Lee Ann Yahle — April 30, 2008 @ 6:32 am

  54. #3 for sure!

    Comment by Debra — April 30, 2008 @ 7:34 am

  55. #11

    Comment by Jo — April 30, 2008 @ 8:16 am

  56. #11

    Comment by Jen — April 30, 2008 @ 8:17 am

  57. #11

    Comment by Ken — April 30, 2008 @ 8:18 am

  58. #11

    Comment by Betty — April 30, 2008 @ 8:18 am

  59. #11

    Comment by Kenny — April 30, 2008 @ 8:19 am

  60. #3 - so simple, so sweet!

    Comment by Carrie — April 30, 2008 @ 8:28 am

  61. #3

    Comment by Daylene — April 30, 2008 @ 8:31 am

  62. I vote for the adorable #3

    Comment by Di — April 30, 2008 @ 8:36 am

  63. VOTE FOR #3

    Comment by KC — April 30, 2008 @ 9:12 am

  64. I vote for #3! Thank you

    Comment by penni — April 30, 2008 @ 9:14 am

  65. I vote for #3

    Comment by Jeff — April 30, 2008 @ 9:35 am

  66. # 11

    Comment by Lucille — April 30, 2008 @ 9:37 am

  67. #3, beautiful and touching. Perfect example of “a picture says a 1000 words”

    Comment by Marlene Harper — April 30, 2008 @ 9:41 am

  68. #3 is the big winner in my book. Beautiful card and photos.

    Comment by John Buzz — April 30, 2008 @ 9:53 am

  69. We vote for # 19 - beautiful compositions

    Comment by Marie — April 30, 2008 @ 10:14 am

  70. I vote for #3.

    Comment by JS — April 30, 2008 @ 10:15 am

  71. #3

    :D

    Comment by erin — April 30, 2008 @ 10:28 am

  72. my vote is for card #3.
    The card is so touching and so personal.

    Comment by kathy — April 30, 2008 @ 10:42 am

  73. #3 is simply beautiful!

    Comment by E&E — April 30, 2008 @ 11:01 am

  74. # 11 I loved these cards so much and I received so many phone calls and emails after we sent them out.

    Comment by Jen — April 30, 2008 @ 11:13 am

  75. #3 a thoughtful card for Christmas. the hand holding of a young child with an older person can be extended to all in the world being wished joy, peace and wonder - a message for all of us to take to heart. A card which makes you stop and contemplate. A sure winner in my book.

    Comment by Beaver — April 30, 2008 @ 11:22 am

  76. #5….This is one of the nicest families you will ever have the chance to meet. The pictures really capture how much they truly love each other. Love being friends with them….

    Comment by Sara, Melissa & Jennifer — April 30, 2008 @ 11:59 am

  77. # 3 get’s my vote. All families love their children, but when the children are fragile, love takes on a whole different dimension.

    Comment by Laurie — April 30, 2008 @ 12:01 pm

  78. # 3

    Comment by Uncle Jack — April 30, 2008 @ 12:08 pm

  79. #3 is my pick. It’s beautifully done!

    Comment by Joan — April 30, 2008 @ 1:48 pm

  80. #3

    Comment by Ross — April 30, 2008 @ 3:34 pm

  81. #3 - so cute!!!!

    Comment by TG — April 30, 2008 @ 4:12 pm

  82. My choice is #3 because it captures with beautiful simplicity my very special Grandchildren.

    Again, thank you Julie!

    Beth

    Comment by Beth Ruberg — April 30, 2008 @ 4:22 pm

  83. I vote for #3. They are such a special family and this was such a beautiful card. I had other people comment when they saw this how nicely it was done.

    Patti

    Comment by Patti Smith — April 30, 2008 @ 5:56 pm

  84. My vote is for #3. Great card & great family!

    Comment by Julie — April 30, 2008 @ 7:37 pm

  85. I love the #3 card. It is an amazing - simply beautiful photo taken of a very, very special connection.

    Comment by Mare — April 30, 2008 @ 7:42 pm

  86. Card #3 is absolutely beautiful!! I just love it!!

    Comment by Lisa — April 30, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

  87. I vote for #3 its just beautiful

    Comment by Kathy Zabicki — April 30, 2008 @ 9:41 pm

  88. I vote for # 3, wonderful pictures and I love the blue color.

    Comment by B. Konkus — May 1, 2008 @ 8:07 am

  89. #3. This card’s clean, uncluttered layout allows you to focus on the children’s faces. I believe the children’s different expressions remind us how their lives are not always perfect. They are honest faces, not perfectly posed facades, and the presentation allows us to see their character more completely. The cover picture reminds us of the special bond between parent and child, that we all understand deep in our hearts. The family portrait beautifully shows how close and loving this family really is. Simply wonderful!

    Comment by Drew — May 1, 2008 @ 8:08 am

  90. #3

    Comment by Karen — May 1, 2008 @ 8:48 am

  91. Number 3 Beautiful in BLue is my favorite… it is sooooooooooooo sweet and unique

    Comment by susan — May 1, 2008 @ 1:26 pm

  92. #3 by far is the most beautiful! Just so natural and captures the children so well.

    Comment by Lisa — May 1, 2008 @ 1:30 pm

  93. My vote is for #3. What an adorable card.

    Comment by debbie — May 1, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

  94. #3 is my absolute favorite! It is so beautiful and so touching. Truly a work of art!

    Comment by Arleen P. — May 1, 2008 @ 1:42 pm

  95. #3 I love this card. It is simply beautiful.

    Comment by Diana — May 1, 2008 @ 1:47 pm

  96. Love #3!!!

    Comment by Melissa — May 1, 2008 @ 2:01 pm

  97. #3 Absolutely beautiful

    Comment by Doris — May 1, 2008 @ 2:07 pm

  98. Number 3 is my vote…just precious.

    Comment by Barbara Walsh — May 1, 2008 @ 2:21 pm

  99. I just LOVE #3! What a wonderful way to remember a child’s youth and innocence! Beautiful card!.
    Thea

    Comment by Thea — May 1, 2008 @ 2:25 pm

  100. I vote for #3! It is beautifully done!

    Comment by Elizabeth — May 1, 2008 @ 5:18 pm

  101. # 3 This was a great card with beautiful photos.

    Comment by Charlie — May 1, 2008 @ 6:20 pm

  102. I vote for #3 What a precious card .It is so beautifully done!

    Comment by Kelly Melanson — May 1, 2008 @ 6:43 pm

  103. #11 Great Card!

    Comment by Missy — May 1, 2008 @ 6:43 pm

  104. I like card # 3 the best!!!

    Comment by Erin Eisenhower — May 1, 2008 @ 7:38 pm

  105. I vote for #3 - what a beautiful card!

    Comment by Denise — May 1, 2008 @ 7:46 pm

  106. I love card #3…adorable!

    Comment by CS — May 1, 2008 @ 7:47 pm

  107. #3 - There is a crisp purity to the love in this family - they are devoted to each other in a special way - and you brought that out in both the individual photos and the card. I just loved it.

    Comment by Julie N — May 1, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

  108. My vote is for # 3 - Thank you Julie for capturing the beauty of my children.

    Comment by Melanie — May 1, 2008 @ 9:03 pm

  109. I vote for #3 - simply beautiful

    Comment by katy — May 1, 2008 @ 10:11 pm

  110. Love number 5
    Great color and design.

    Comment by PopPop and MiMi — May 1, 2008 @ 11:16 pm

  111. Card #5 It’s great to see a family connected like this in this day and age. I like what it symbalizes and wish more could be like them.

    Comment by John — May 2, 2008 @ 6:18 am

  112. #5 “Family” the solid base of or country.

    Comment by Grimm — May 2, 2008 @ 6:37 am

  113. #5,without a doubt.

    Comment by Vlad — May 2, 2008 @ 6:46 am

  114. The photographer was able to catch and show the unity / bond that this family has. The sepia tone was a great idea. Great picture!! #5

    Comment by Richard P. — May 2, 2008 @ 6:55 am

  115. #3 just beautiful!

    Comment by Georgia — May 2, 2008 @ 7:06 am

  116. #3!!!

    Comment by Maggie — May 2, 2008 @ 7:12 am

  117. Number 5 is an example of a family which enjoys warm togetherness. Maybe we all need to feel a bit more family warmth.

    Comment by Art Penchansky — May 2, 2008 @ 7:17 am

  118. My vote is for #5….family is everthing and this card/picture depicts that sentiment to a “T”

    Comment by Bill Pawson — May 2, 2008 @ 7:28 am

  119. Vote for card # 5 :-) nice…

    Comment by Leslie — May 2, 2008 @ 7:45 am

  120. #5 Great family and great pictures. Card puts me in Holiday spirit even in May.

    Comment by Jozef — May 2, 2008 @ 8:10 am

  121. #3
    Very nice…

    Comment by Jay Crisitello — May 2, 2008 @ 11:15 am

  122. #5!!!! :)

    Comment by Courtney — May 2, 2008 @ 12:49 pm

  123. #5 is beautiful!

    Comment by Courtney — May 2, 2008 @ 12:51 pm

  124. #5

    Comment by lori mcmanus — May 2, 2008 @ 3:09 pm

  125. #3

    Comment by Lisa D'Alessandro — May 2, 2008 @ 7:38 pm

  126. #3
    However, the decision is tough with all of your cards being so beautiful.

    Comment by Kristen — May 3, 2008 @ 12:25 am

  127. # 3 - gets my vote -

    they’re all nice - but Christmas is about Love and what better love than holding a child’s hand

    Comment by Doug — May 3, 2008 @ 11:28 am

  128. My vote goes to card # 3; moments in our lives are just that…Captured in a photograph!

    Comment by Lorrie — May 3, 2008 @ 11:31 am

  129. #3 is my favorite–very simple and very special!

    Comment by Zoe — May 3, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

  130. #3 is my choice - great layou, photos, and above all, the message.

    Comment by pete — May 3, 2008 @ 3:54 pm

  131. #5 is so festive and sincere

    Comment by Bonnie — May 3, 2008 @ 5:09 pm

  132. Wow, #5 is amazing Great use of color and layout

    Comment by Cousin James — May 4, 2008 @ 9:00 am

  133. #5

    Comment by Jillian — May 4, 2008 @ 9:23 am

  134. #3- It’s my friend’s card, so of course I’m voting for it. But, I absolutely love it too!

    Comment by sheri — May 4, 2008 @ 9:41 am

  135. I would like to vote for #5. It’s awesome!

    Comment by Hannah — May 4, 2008 @ 9:48 am

  136. I love the Fabs- so #5! Your card was so beautiful and I want to do this so bad now! I love you all! Great Card!

    Comment by Jennifer — May 4, 2008 @ 11:25 am

  137. #5

    Comment by Cristina — May 4, 2008 @ 1:20 pm

  138. The Fabs are “Fabulous!” They’re the cutest little family and I love them so… #5!

    Comment by Melissa — May 4, 2008 @ 3:11 pm

  139. okay so hands down…#5!!!!!!!! How could you not agree?! itss absolutelyyy amazingg!

    Comment by JayTee — May 4, 2008 @ 4:29 pm

  140. #5…of course!! :)

    Comment by Justine — May 4, 2008 @ 4:30 pm

  141. hmmm…
    lets seee…
    #5!!!!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY

    Comment by J.Val — May 4, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

  142. #5.
    so sweet
    family is a great thing

    Comment by Kristen — May 4, 2008 @ 4:36 pm

  143. #5

    Comment by betty grinson — May 4, 2008 @ 4:36 pm

  144. all of them are really quite touching but i simply must go with…#5! i love them all though.

    Comment by george donelly — May 4, 2008 @ 4:37 pm

  145. #5

    The “Fabs” are great, such a cute card! (:

    Comment by defyingravity — May 4, 2008 @ 6:28 pm

  146. #5 and I am not just saying that because he is my boss

    Comment by John C — May 4, 2008 @ 7:34 pm

  147. #5 is amazing
    i absolutely love it!!

    Comment by Joanna — May 4, 2008 @ 7:39 pm

  148. I think that #5 holds the sentiment of the holidays.

    Comment by April — May 4, 2008 @ 7:48 pm

  149. #5 is my favorite. I love babies but this family one is great too.

    Comment by bob mahde — May 4, 2008 @ 7:54 pm

  150. I am not just voting because Jimmy is a great employee, I really do like #5

    Comment by Bob Schwarzenbek — May 4, 2008 @ 7:55 pm

  151. I vote for #5 and I like the use of snowflakes and the wintery feel of this card.

    Comment by Dave — May 4, 2008 @ 8:03 pm

  152. #5 is my vote. Nice family Jim

    Comment by Pat Dilemme — May 4, 2008 @ 8:10 pm

  153. Jim you have my pick, #5

    Comment by Dave McManus — May 4, 2008 @ 8:13 pm

  154. Great Holiday card, put me on the list for this years card. Vote for #5

    Comment by Mark — May 4, 2008 @ 8:16 pm

  155. I am voting for JJ’s card #5

    Comment by Olivia — May 4, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

  156. JJ’s card and family have my vote #5

    Comment by Nicole — May 4, 2008 @ 8:22 pm

  157. #5 !!!

    Comment by renee — May 4, 2008 @ 8:51 pm

  158. Jim great family, #5

    Comment by dave zabawa — May 5, 2008 @ 6:07 am

  159. #5 Jim, and like a post before, I am not just saying this because your father inlaw is my boss.

    Comment by kristin — May 5, 2008 @ 6:20 am

  160. nice family picture, I vote 5

    Comment by jake D — May 5, 2008 @ 6:29 am

  161. #5

    Comment by jodi I — May 5, 2008 @ 7:03 am

  162. Great Card #5

    Comment by John Delaney — May 5, 2008 @ 7:10 am

  163. #11 is my all time favorite. I just love the card inside and out. Great work.

    Comment by Janice — May 5, 2008 @ 7:12 am

  164. #11 for sure.

    Comment by Sal — May 5, 2008 @ 7:14 am

  165. #11 is the most beautiful card I have ever seen. I just love the family pictures inside too. They are a beautiful family. Great job!

    Comment by Jan — May 5, 2008 @ 7:17 am

  166. #5 is my favorite. It is lovely.

    Comment by april kelsch — May 5, 2008 @ 10:05 am

  167. #3 is my favorite.

    Comment by Erin — May 5, 2008 @ 11:51 am

  168. #3 is my absolute favorite. It shows the innocence and beauty of childhood. The card layout is amazing.

    Comment by Lori — May 5, 2008 @ 11:52 am

  169. I vote for #5

    Comment by Frank — May 5, 2008 @ 1:17 pm

  170. #5

    Comment by Amanda — May 5, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

  171. #5 Go Jim and Family

    Comment by Ivan P — May 5, 2008 @ 3:03 pm

  172. 5

    Comment by George Jablonka — May 5, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

  173. A great family card #5

    Comment by Mary — May 5, 2008 @ 3:17 pm

  174. this photographer is amazing love it #5

    Comment by Gary McPhee — May 5, 2008 @ 3:47 pm

  175. nice boss #5 has my vote

    Comment by Mike Menkin — May 5, 2008 @ 3:49 pm

  176. I would like to vote for #5 because i luv em!

    Comment by Lei — May 5, 2008 @ 4:03 pm

  177. #5 because they look really cute. aspecially the girl in the corner. it just looks really good with the card

    Comment by Caroline — May 5, 2008 @ 5:10 pm

  178. luky numba’ 5!!!!!!

    Comment by Hashem miles — May 5, 2008 @ 5:59 pm

  179. number 5 for my dreamgurl!!!!

    Comment by Jillian:-) — May 5, 2008 @ 6:24 pm

  180. #5 is simply amazing i would love to have it personally

    Comment by tom — May 5, 2008 @ 6:37 pm

  181. I vote for #3 the children are beautiful as is the card.

    Marie May 5, 2008

    Comment by Marie — May 5, 2008 @ 10:08 pm

  182. #11 is my pick. They are a geat looking family. The picture with the boy looking at the leaf is my favorite.

    Comment by Michael — May 6, 2008 @ 7:36 am

  183. #11 is a winner. Great job with the pictures. They are absolutely beautiful.

    Comment by Annie — May 6, 2008 @ 7:37 am

  184. #11 is my pick. He is the cutest kid. You did a great job capturing his beautiful face.

    Comment by Uncle Eddie — May 6, 2008 @ 7:41 am

  185. #5 looks really good…a great family card

    Comment by Kevin — May 6, 2008 @ 8:01 am

  186. #11 By far the best card.

    Comment by Missy — May 6, 2008 @ 11:24 am

  187. number 5 ! bestt eveer :]

    Comment by caitlin — May 6, 2008 @ 2:17 pm

  188. Although Christmas comes just once a year, we’ll keep this card forever.Of course what makes it extra special is the fact that these are my Grandchildren!

    [JWS edit — don’t worry, I knew which one he meant — #3 — I can tell by the last name in the e-mail address.]

    Comment by Pop Pop — May 6, 2008 @ 2:22 pm

  189. I vote for number 3

    Comment by Saul — May 6, 2008 @ 2:32 pm

  190. Love you guys….. #5

    Comment by christine — May 6, 2008 @ 6:56 pm

  191. YOU GUYS ARE CRACKING ME UP. Only one vote per legitimate email address please.

    :D

    Comment by jules — May 6, 2008 @ 8:12 pm

  192. Jacqueline’s Family #5

    Comment by Ann — May 7, 2008 @ 6:36 am

  193. #5 great people and a fab card for the Fabriatores

    Comment by maureen — May 7, 2008 @ 6:37 am

  194. #5 Central Park is my favorite place.

    Comment by Richard Pascal — May 7, 2008 @ 7:10 am

  195. #5 Wow, maybe I will have to get a fancy card this year too.

    Comment by Richard Pascal — May 7, 2008 @ 7:11 am

  196. Jimmy, what a beautiful family #5 talk to you soon

    Comment by Bernie Dillion — May 7, 2008 @ 7:19 am

  197. Bernie said it all before me #5 is a vote winner Good looking wife and kids the husband so so. lol

    Comment by Bruce — May 7, 2008 @ 7:21 am

  198. A huge vote for #5 from all the warehouse guys in Lakewood for the Fabricatore Family

    Comment by Lakewood Warehouse Guys — May 7, 2008 @ 7:29 am

  199. #5 Have know Jimmy and his family a long time. Great people and a great card.

    Comment by Ed — May 7, 2008 @ 7:31 am

  200. #5 is definitely the best…I love the family :)

    Comment by Andrea — May 7, 2008 @ 4:43 pm

  201. Number 5 is the best!!!!

    Comment by Kiki — May 7, 2008 @ 8:26 pm

  202. #5

    Comment by Kate — May 7, 2008 @ 9:26 pm

  203. JJ’s family is so cool #5

    Comment by Paige — May 7, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

  204. Yo, JJ…cool card voting 5

    Comment by Max — May 7, 2008 @ 9:32 pm

  205. #5

    Comment by John J — May 7, 2008 @ 9:33 pm

  206. JJ number 5 is the winner Good Luck with the contest

    Comment by John F — May 7, 2008 @ 9:35 pm

  207. Jackie’s Family card 5

    Comment by lucy — May 7, 2008 @ 9:43 pm

  208. 5 I like a lot. Jackie your a model….

    Comment by lucy — May 7, 2008 @ 9:46 pm

  209. Wow Jackie you grew since we went to camp last summer, #5

    Comment by Sandi — May 8, 2008 @ 7:14 am

  210. #5

    Comment by Alyssa — May 8, 2008 @ 7:15 am

  211. 5

    Comment by Andy — May 8, 2008 @ 7:26 am

  212. Hi Julie,

    This was my first visit to your web site. I found it refreshing, considering all the negative and dirty stuff you find on the internet these days. Anyway, I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and I also have two purple leaf plum trees. I thought they were fruitless, but surprise, I have those messing plums. Do you know if they are edible fruit? My other question is how do I prune the trees to be more rounded at the top to look something like a globe shape. Thanks for your hospitality. I really enjoyed your web page.

    Donald

    [Hey — jules here — sorry, I don’t know how to move comments to their proper place in the blog — this one belongs in the tree grower’s diary letters. In any case, yes, the fruit of a purple leaf plum is edible. Doesn’t taste very good though. I’d much rather have a warm chocolate chip cookie, but maybe that’s just me. — jws]

    Comment by Donald — May 8, 2008 @ 9:37 am

  213. 5 for JJ and his family

    Comment by Nicole C — May 8, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

  214. #5

    Comment by jake — May 10, 2008 @ 7:58 am

  215. #3. While I am sure there is some bias, since I know these parents and children as niece and husband and grand nephew and grand niece, I know how well their personalities have been captured.

    Comment by Donald Burgess — May 10, 2008 @ 9:53 am

  216. Jackie great photo #5

    Comment by Jennifer — May 10, 2008 @ 9:48 pm

  217. Jackieeeee go girl you and your family ROCK!!!! #5

    Comment by Renee — May 10, 2008 @ 10:11 pm

  218. 5 for Jackie and the Fabs

    Comment by Shelia — May 10, 2008 @ 10:29 pm

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