Finally...

We got a Christmas picture! Don't think it came easy. In fact, it probably took a couple of years off this momma's life or at least gave me a grey hair or two! Just for fun, here are a few more outtakes. Oh, and if you are tired of Christmas card outtakes, just think how I feel!

Yes, you're counting right in that last picture. I am missing a child. She didn't want her picture taken because she didn't like what she was wearing. I'm not real big on what they have on. I really am more interested in all three looking at the camera and not making a crazy face. Is that too much to ask???

So, how did I come up with a decent picture. I know you really want to know my secret. Well, it's DADDY! Matt helped and believe it or not the kids actually listen and obey him! What am I chopped liver. Oh well, on with the story. Matt is much more professional about photo taking than me. I just place the kids all together and start taking pictures. He actually pulls out the tripod, sets up the camera, clears out a space for them to "set up," takes a few trial shots. Patience is a virtue. I just don't have much of it these days. Thankfully, in this department, Matt does:)

You'll just have to wait for cards to go out to see the results...I will let you know that we increased the number of people in the picture from 3 to 5. That's right, Matt and I got in on the action. Don't normally like including pictures of myself. After all, my kiddos are a whole lot cuter than me, but we just couldn't resist!