After reviewing more than 300 entries to our “Holly Jolly Days” contest we’ve narrowed down the finalists to six. They all were terrific and our judging panel had a hard time narrowing down our favorites. But the debate is done and the finalists are…. (click each image to play)
#1 – Stella Singing
Who can resist darling Stella belting out her favorite Christmas carols? And, mom Amanda says she is shy! We’re big fans of video greetings!
#2 – Like Mother, Like Daughters
We loved this vintage photo of Amy sitting on Santa’s nap – and not enjoying it one bit. Looks like the apples don’t fall far from the tree with her daughters Becca and Allie having the same reaction years later.
#3 – The Miracle of Christmas
This family has experienced the miracle of Christmas and Rebecca has expressed it beautifully with words, photos and music in this Smilebox.
#4 – The Best Present
Smilebox is all about celebrating special moments. The photo of Lance Corporal Machado holding baby Carson for the first time upon returning from service overseas makes us smile. Thanks to Grandma Virginia for submitting!
#5 – Holiday Traditions with Mrs. Veldman’s Class
We love how Mrs. Veldman included photos of artwork from her second grade students! And, Smilebox loves teachers!
#6 – Meredith Sees Santa
Charles submitted this great story of Meredith’s first Christmas. Cute stuff from the mouth of this Christmas babe.
Now we need you! Vote for your favorite using the poll on the right! Vote by January 9th and we’ll tally the results. Remember, the winner receives a Canon camera. Only one vote per computer please. Good-luck to all our finalists and thanks to everyone who entered our Holly Jolly Days contest.
17 Comments
true talent!!!!
I loved to see the children’s work.
great work virginia- good luck, you deserve to win! Darrah
I cast my vote for #3 — what a wonderful story!
I have to vote this way because there seems to be no way that I can vote otherwise — no matter how many times I try to vote for my favorite, the system will not show a place to vote, just another “vote for your favorite.” Sorry.
The “Christmas Miracle” is wonderful! I should know….I’m the grandma sitting in Santa’s lap and those boys——–they are 5 of my 7 grandsons. Rebecca is my talented daughter. Hope you win, sweet girl! Mama
Something about this system will not allow me to vote! So this is the only way I have of casting a vote:
…#3 is awesome and I vote for it.
Nell Mathes
Best wishes to you & your family, Rebecca! My heart is with you! Julie
Mrs. Veldman has very talented artists in her class. Great work students!
#5!!!!!!!!!
I’m not sure how to make a suggestion or should I say request so I’ll try here. I would love to have a design that allows you to make a family tree. Any designers interested this would be such a great addition to the designs. I am currently trying to put together a family tree for a school project. Is there a proper way to make suggestions and request?
Great job, honey, with #3 “The Miracle of Christmas”. I’m proud of you for being one of the 6 finalists in this competition but more importantly for being such a wonderful wife and mom. Thank you for taking the time and talent to digitalize our special moments so that we can share them with all and archive our memories. In my heart, you’re already (and always) the winner. Love, William
The Miracle of Christmas is wonderful and gets my vote.
I vote for Best Present!!!! It certainly is a happy time when a loved one returns from defending our great country!!
Happy New Year,
Linda
I’m all for the Miracle of Christmas since I can’t vote on this website for some reason. It is beautiful! Best wishes to the Wortham family
I vote for best present!! What a wonderful presentation and a tribute to returning servicemen and the love that awaits them !!
Be blessed and a Happy New Year to you..
Erin
Wortham Family you got and deserve my vote.Happiness all your days.
I loved to see the children’s workteam.