Thursday, December 3, 2009

Would you like a Christmas card?

*sigh* The bane of every late November. Trying to get 4 kids to smile pretty while looking at the camera while not acting like I'm aiming a fireplace poker in their direction to achieve said smiles. Did I mention natural smiles were the hardest part to effectuate? Did I mention that I had to bribe them with a trip to Whole Foods for gelato?

Without further ado...

My 2009 attempt:


And an extra one because they look so stinkin' cute in their mama-made hats belting out Jingle Bells on the steps (except Finn, who is highly suspicious as to why I'd be photographing such a moment).



Merry Christmas, from our household to yours!



12 comments:

Melissa said...

Cute! I'm not even making the effort this year...

Simple Mama said...

oh your kids are adorable. :) Just darling.

I'm taking a pass on Christmas cards this year. I *think* I'm ok with that.

Marina said...

Love, love, love them both!

I have 2 good photos of all three kids this year, and since the last one was taken back in June... everyone has seen it. So this year just having to do a card with a picture of each kid separately

Happy Holidays to you too!

Linda said...

So sweet!

Jane said...

Oh my goodness, they look so cute!

Tammy said...

So cute!!!

boatbaby said...

Both photos are precious! And you're a brave mama for even trying! In past years I have just taken a nice photo from Zach from sometime in the year and used that. Or last year we used some of his artwork which we may do this year. I am a slacker, still figuring it out.

Sarah said...

Such a cute picture! Love it.

I know what you mean about natural smiles. Hannah has such a gorgeous smile, but when she smiles for the camera .... not so pretty. Very forced looking.

Miller Moments said...

They are soooo cute!

Libby said...

Finn just steals my heart in that orange cap! Ugh. :) Merry Christmas!!

Lisa said...

Who wouldn't want one of those christmas cards? They are soooo cute!
Happy Holidays!
Lisa

nicola@which name? said...

totally, stinking cute! oh my goodness. glad to know i am not the only one who bribes. and they know that we will, those turkeys!
nicola
http://whichname.blogspot.com