If you didn't get a Christmas picture from us and you're worried about it....

Ok, everyone get together.
Let Abby hold Molly.
Everyone look at Daddy.Jeremiah, what are you doing to Maggie?
Abby, put your santa baby hat on.

Let Abby hold Molly.

Everyone look at Daddy.

No get closer.
Emma look at Daddy.

Not that close!
C'mon guys.
Look at Daddy.
And y'all smile.

No, Jeremiah, Don't hold Emma up.
Ok let's try this - people in the back crouch down so you're closer to the little ones.

No, not like that.
You look like pirates.
Pirates don't get to be in pretty Christmas pictures.
And smile!

Oh almost.
Abby, hold Molly up.
Daddy said it was blurry.
Try again just real quick, please?

Never mind just stand up.
Look at the camera.
And smile.

Oh that's almost it. Everybody look at Daddy now and do it again!

No, no, no, not like that.
Jeremiah look up.
Don't worry about Emma's lolly.
It's keeping her happy.

No. come on now - look at Daddy!
This is supposed to be a pretty Christmas picture
You all look so nice, just stand still and SMILE.

No nice smiles - let's try again.

Ok, come on guys. Stand up. Look at Daddy and SMILE regular.
Don't be crazy
Ok, just one crazy picture.
Ok, now smile.

Oh, never mind.
(Sigh...)
We'll try again next year!

Putting away the Christmas

But not before I show off these little towels I embellished. Can you see the little sparkly beads that look like ornaments? They just needed a little something else to perk up the trees. Thanks to Beki for the idea and inspiration. I've got to say that I made some for myself, too. And no one ate the beads off. Not that that has ever happened before, mind you. Really.