Christmas Card Mayhem

Honestly, I almost didn't send out photo cards this year.  But as cards from friends started to pour in, I realized that I loved the cards as a way to keep in touch and a way to show the passing of time.  Even though it meant I was waiting until the last minute again, I decided to go ahead and try to get it all together. :)

As the kids get bigger, it gets harder, not easier, to get a good picture.  Theresa's blog is hosting a crazy holiday picture linky party, so I'll now be showing photos that would have only seen the recycle bin otherwise.  I'm glad though, because they made me laugh as I considered them more than just the photos on the cutting room floor.

The photo card winner this year was very impromptu.  I still wasn't sure that I was even going to order cards at this point.  The kids were getting ready to go see Sammy for her family's Christmas party.  Of course, this prompted the kids to want to pull out the clothes Nana made them for holiday gatherings.  Mia was sitting in the sunshine on the dining room floor when Sunny came up and sat perfectly next to her.  I grabbed my camera and started snapping...

 And then I realized I should call Ben over.  By that time, Mia had decided it was too bright and the dog needed sunglasses.  (She was right about the brightness!)

And then the dog ran away.  It was REALLY bright.

I finally realized it would be better if I pulled the shade on then dining room window.  However, all three were pretty much done having their pictures taken.

I guess the lesson is that you should always have the camera near-by.  You never know when the opportunity you didn't know you were waiting for will present itself!