--- url: 'https://dri.es/photos/archive/2012/12' title: 'Photos from December 2012' author: name: 'Dries Buytaert' url: 'https://dri.es/about' date: '2026-07-24T01:39:11+00:00' license: 'https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/' type: photo-stream count: 109 --- # Photos from December 2012 ![A camera operator wearing headphones films the Patriots game using an NBC Sports broadcast camera with a teleprompter.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-1-640w.jpg) ![A man in a coat and scarf smiles while standing in a stadium during a Patriots game.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-2-640w.jpg) ![A man in a black coat listens while a child raises a hand.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-3-640w.jpg) ![Football players in 49ers uniforms practice a field goal snap and kick before the game in a stadium.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-4-640w.jpg) ![A football player wearing headphones and a beanie stands on the field before a Patriots game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-5-640w.jpg) ![Scoreboard showing New England Patriots vs.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-6-640w.jpg) ![Two men in jackets smiling in a snowy stadium during a Patriots game.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-7-640w.jpg) ![A Patriots player wearing number 74 stands with arms outstretched during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-8-640w.jpg) ![A football player in a Patriots jersey with number 75 moves on the field during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-9-640w.jpg) ![A Patriots player wearing jersey number 75 flexes his arms during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-10-640w.jpg) ![New England Patriots players walk on the field during a game in rainy weather.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-11-640w.jpg) ![New England Patriots players stand on the field in uniform during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-12-640w.jpg) ![A New England Patriots player wearing jersey number 75 stands on the field during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-13-640w.jpg) ![A New England Patriots player in a helmet looks down during a game in the rain.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-14-640w.jpg) ![New England Patriots players stand on the sideline during a rainy game, wearing helmets and uniforms.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-15-640w.jpg) ![New England Patriots players huddle on the field during a rainy game, wearing helmets and uniforms.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-16-640w.jpg) ![A Patriots player in a football uniform prepares to snap the ball during a game.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-17-640w.jpg) ![A Patriots player kneels on the field holding his helmet, while another stands nearby during the game.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-18-640w.jpg) ![A Patriots player kneels on the field, holding his helmet, while teammates stand in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-19-640w.jpg) ![A man in a hooded rain jacket smiles while standing in the rain at a Patriots game.](https://dri.es/files/cache/patriots-game-2012/patriots-game-20-640w.jpg) ![Two children lie on the floor, coloring a large drawing with pencils.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/bare-feet-drawing-1-640w.jpg) ![A child lies on the floor barefoot, drawing on paper, with others nearby engaged in the activity.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/bare-feet-drawing-2-640w.jpg) ![Two children lie on the floor drawing, with bare feet raised, while an adult watches and helps.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/bare-feet-drawing-3-640w.jpg) ![A young child wearing a Santa hat and leather jacket looks up while adjusting the hat with one hand.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/lou-640w.jpg) ![A young child with a pacifier looks at the camera, wearing a green dress and a fluffy white vest.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/sam-640w.jpg) ![Three young children wearing Santa hats are playing together indoors, smiling and laughing.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-1-640w.jpg) ![Three young children wearing Santa hats are playing indoors, smiling and interacting with each other in a festive setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-2-640w.jpg) ![A woman in a black shirt dries a wine glass with a yellow cloth in a kitchen.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/cooking-2-640w.jpg) ![Elderly man sitting in a wooden chair, holding a glass of white wine and a small snack.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/grand-father-640w.jpg) ![Five glasses of champagne on a table, with food and decorations in the foreground.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/champagne-1-640w.jpg) ![Two young children play together, one wearing a Santa hat, while smiling and interacting in a festive setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-3-640w.jpg) ![Children in festive outfits stand near a table, while adults sit and chat in a warmly lit living room.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/party-640w.jpg) ![A person in a white shirt pours champagne into a glass, holding it steady with their other hand.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/champagne-2-640w.jpg) ![A child in a plaid shirt eagerly unwraps a gift while another child watches near a decorated Christmas tree.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-1-640w.jpg) ![A young child opens a toy gift near a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-2-640w.jpg) ![A young child unwraps a board game gift, looking at it with focus.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-3-640w.jpg) ![A cylindrical gift container with a message asking "Dries" to be a wedding witness, featuring a mustache graphic.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/do-you-want-to-be-my-witness-640w.jpg) ![Stuffed lobster served on a white plate with boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, and sauce.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-7-640w.jpg) ![Elderly woman with short white hair wearing a beaded necklace, looking down in a thoughtful expression.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/grand-mother-640w.jpg) ![Three people prepare and serve food in a kitchen, plating roasted meat, vegetables, and sauces for a meal.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/cooking-1-640w.jpg) ![A plate of Christmas dinner with stuffed meat, croquettes, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-2-640w.jpg) ![A plate of Christmas dinner with stuffed meat, croquettes, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-8-640w.jpg) ![Three young children in pajamas are asleep on a brown couch, curled up closely together after playing.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/exhausted-kids-640w.jpg) ![Two young children in pajamas eat chocolate-covered pastries at a table, one taking a bite while the other smiles.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/koffiekoeken-1-640w.jpg) ![A young child in pajamas takes a bite of a chocolate-covered pastry at the table.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/koffiekoeken-2-640w.jpg) ![Two children excitedly unwrap gifts near a Christmas tree in a cozy living room.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-4-640w.jpg) ![A child closely examines a book about electricity, pointing at an illustration of a circuit.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-5-640w.jpg) ![A young child holds a newly unwrapped electricity-themed toy while standing in a living room.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/unwrapping-gifts-6-640w.jpg) ![A young child connects wires to a small circuit board, focusing on an electrical experiment at a table.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-with-electricity-1-640w.jpg) ![A young boy and a woman work on a simple electrical circuit together, while an older man stands nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-with-electricity-2-640w.jpg) ![A young boy and an adult work on a simple electrical circuit together at a kitchen counter.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-with-electricity-3-640w.jpg) ![A young boy connects wires to a battery while an older woman watches closely in a kitchen setting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/playing-with-electricity-4-640w.jpg) ![A tray filled with fresh oysters in their shells, ready to be prepared or served.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-3-640w.jpg) ![Three fresh oysters on a white plate, served in their shells.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-4-640w.jpg) ![Spoons with small portions of pâté topped with red fruit jam are arranged on a white plate.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-5-640w.jpg) ![Three spoons with shrimp, creamy sauce, and parsley are arranged on a white plate.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-6-640w.jpg) ![A table set with cheese, bread, and wine, ready for a meal.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/food-1-640w.jpg) ![A young child hammers small colorful pieces onto a board while focusing on a craft project.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/tic-tac-toc-1-640w.jpg) ![Three young children sit on the floor, playing a board game together and smiling.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/tic-tac-toc-2-640w.jpg) ![A smiling child in festive pajamas lies on the floor, looking at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/tic-tac-toc-3-640w.jpg) ![Two young children in pajamas play on the floor, one hammering colorful pieces onto a wooden board.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/tic-tac-toc-4-640w.jpg) ![A young child with blonde hair and a plaid shirt opens their mouth wide, looking excited or surprised.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/stan-ahhh-640w.jpg) ![A young child with blonde hair and blue eyes looks slightly to the side, wearing a patterned button-up shirt.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/axl-640w.jpg) ![A young child wears a pirate-themed bandana and smiles at the camera.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/pirate-stan-1-640w.jpg) ![A smiling child wears a pirate bandana and eye patch, raising a fist in a playful pose.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/pirate-stan-2-640w.jpg) ![Three young children play inside a large cardboard box, with one standing and two sitting while holding toys.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/boxed-1-640w.jpg) ![Three young children play inside a large cardboard box, with one standing and two sitting while holding toys.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/boxed-2-640w.jpg) ![A young child in a plaid shirt smiles and holds up a blue spoon while eating a meal.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/stan-arrr-640w.jpg) ![A woman wearing glasses on her head and a red apron rests her hands on her face, looking thoughtful.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/mom-640w.jpg) ![A young boy looks through a toy pirate telescope while another child leans in closely beside him.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/pirate-stan-3-640w.jpg) ![A pot of homemade spaghetti sauce with ground meat and diced vegetables, prepared for a Christmas 2012 meal.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/dads-spaghetti-1-640w.jpg) ![A plate of spaghetti with meat sauce, topped with grated cheese, served on a white dish.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/dads-spaghetti-2-640w.jpg) ![A young child eats spaghetti with their hands, holding a green spoon, with sauce on their face.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/dads-spaghetti-3-640w.jpg) ![A young child in a blue shirt eats spaghetti, playfully sticking out their tongue with a noodle on it.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/dads-spaghetti-4-640w.jpg) ![A young child in a blue shirt eats spaghetti from a yellow bowl, holding a fork in one hand.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/dads-spaghetti-5-640w.jpg) ![A young child in a white shirt looks back and smiles, while another child stands nearby.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/visiting-hans-and-evelien-1-640w.jpg) ![Two young children stand near a table with snacks and drinks in a cozy living room with a fireplace.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/visiting-hans-and-evelien-2-640w.jpg) ![Two young boys stand near a decorated fireplace, one holding a toy while the other looks up.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/visiting-hans-and-evelien-3-640w.jpg) ![A man sits in a striped armchair, smiling, near a fireplace with holiday decorations and a table with food.](https://dri.es/files/cache/christmas-2012/visiting-hans-and-evelien-4-640w.jpg) ![A young girl in a red hoodie smiles at the camera while a blurred adult figure is in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-1-640w.jpg) ![A smiling man in a plaid shirt stands in a kitchen with a towel over his shoulder.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-2-640w.jpg) ![A woman with tied-back hair smiles and gestures while talking to someone at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-3-640w.jpg) ![A man in a yellow sweater smiles at the camera during a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-4-640w.jpg) ![A man wearing glasses and a striped sweater smiles in front of a decorated Christmas tree at a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-5-640w.jpg) ![A smiling man receives a plate of food from a young girl in a red hoodie at a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-6-640w.jpg) ![Three people sit near a Christmas tree, engaged in conversation at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-7-640w.jpg) ![A young child in a yellow outfit reads a letter while surrounded by family members and presents.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-8-640w.jpg) *Linus reading his New Year letter.* ![Two women laughing and enjoying a conversation at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-9-640w.jpg) ![A child in a red hoodie leans forward, making a playful facial expression at the camera during a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-10-640w.jpg) ![A child in a red hoodie playfully lifts an adult's leg while they sit in a black chair, smiling.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-11-640w.jpg) ![A woman smiles while a young boy in an orange shirt excitedly looks at a piece of paper.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-12-640w.jpg) ![A child sits on a woman's lap, reading a paper, while three adults stand nearby holding drinks.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-13-640w.jpg) ![A woman smiles while holding a young child who is eating a snack near a decorated Christmas tree.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-14-640w.jpg) ![Children and an adult gather around an open gift bag, looking inside with curiosity at a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-15-640w.jpg) ![A young child in an orange shirt looks up while sitting at a table with a plate of food.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-16-640w.jpg) ![A child in a red hoodie playfully drinks liquid from a baster in a kitchen.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-17-640w.jpg) ![Plates of smoked salmon with greens and sauce are arranged on a table, ready to be served at a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-18-640w.jpg) ![Several pieces of meat with a crisscross pattern are frying in two pans on a stovetop.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-19-640w.jpg) ![Burnt sausage slices in a frying pan with oil residue.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-20-640w.jpg) ![A person in a button-up shirt slices cooked meat on a wooden cutting board at a party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-21-640w.jpg) ![A plate with sliced meat, mashed potatoes, croquettes, mushrooms, black pudding, endive, and sauce at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-22-640w.jpg) ![A group of people gathered around a table, eating dinner and drinking wine at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-23-640w.jpg) ![Two men sitting on a couch; one eating from a small container, the other using a phone.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-24-640w.jpg) ![A man in a plaid shirt smiles while relaxing on a couch, with others enjoying the party in the background.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-25-640w.jpg) ![A woman leans back on a couch, looking relaxed, while a man in the background appears to be resting.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-26-640w.jpg) ![Three people sitting in a living room, smiling and talking during a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-27-640w.jpg) ![A man with glasses and a beard looks toward the camera at a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-28-640w.jpg) ![A man pours champagne into glasses while two others smile and watch during a New Year's Eve party.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-29-640w.jpg) ![A man pours champagne into glasses while a woman sits nearby, both preparing for a celebration.](https://dri.es/files/cache/new-years-eve-2012/party-30-640w.jpg)