Christmas Cards

My plan this year for my Christmas Cards was to have a photo card that included all the boys and our referral picture of Madelyn. However, that didn't happen this year since we were missed by one LID last week. I also never made it to have professional Christmas pictures made of the three boys b/c we've been battling strep, wheezing, coughs and colds, and ear infections. So, yesterday I decided to dress up the boys in Christmas colors and try to make my own photos. There's a reason why photography studios were made and there are people other than yourself out there available to take photos. It takes a parent plus some just to get the kids in place and keep them in place. Tony was out running an errand and I tried to take this on by myself. Bad idea!
I got a few shots the best I could do by myself. One of my favorite Christmas photos of Logan's first Christmas was him at our fireplace playing with wrapping paper wearing pajama's and a Santa hat. I took that same idea except no PJ's and tried to get all the boys positioned by our fireplace. Nate blinked everytime the flash went off or looked away, Andrew wanted to crawl away or cry, and Logan just wanted to make silly faces. The props included the Panda bear Tony gave me for my birthday. It was definitely a distraction. She no longer has her headband and the clothes were ripped off by Nate and she got drenched in drool.

Here's a link to my not-so-professional photos of my three sons.

I did sign all of our names on the card even though there's no photo of Madelyn (nor their parents). I did include a drawing of the map of China. We'll celebrate Christmas with Madelyn in our hearts and minds and she IS already our family.