One child is happy to be there.
The other two?
Not so much.
"Uh, guys? Can I take a few posed shots? I need one of the three of you together for the Christmas card..."

"No way. I haven't even showered. I look awful."
"I didn't do my hair. Forget it."



Or be nice to each other.

Because I now have furniture in the living room, the tree was going to be set up in the front entrance hall where there is a 16 foot ceiling.

The sky was the limit. If the sky is 16 feet high.
Clint was the holder of the saw, so it was his turn this year to lay down on the soggy ground and work up a sweat.


Drew was to lean into the tree and push it over.


Drew was to lean into the tree and push it over.
Maybe because Max was pushing from the other side.

Again, as in previous years, the wisdom of choosing a tree from the back of the lot was discussed during the 10 minute walk back to cashier shack.
"OK. Stop. Christmas card shot, OK?":

"Now a close up.":
"Can you just put down the weapon and look this way?":

"Pleassseee?":
And that's about as good as our annual Christmas card picture is going to be this year.

Clint, securing that puppy so it wouldn't pop out while driving home:

Again, as in previous years, the wisdom of choosing a tree from the back of the lot was discussed during the 10 minute walk back to cashier shack.


"Now a close up.":


"Pleassseee?":


Clint, securing that puppy so it wouldn't pop out while driving home:
Getting that trunk to fit into the stand.

We gave up trying to have it straight. It's just too big to manoever.

We gave up trying to have it straight. It's just too big to manoever.
A complete disaster.

This room was clean though:

Too bad it was so cold. Everyone was bundled up under blankets, shivering.

I seriously have to get some storm windows. And have that fireplace fixed. And get the furnace checked. And replace some of the doors. And buy a new vacuum. And get fatter friends.

This room was clean though:

Too bad it was so cold. Everyone was bundled up under blankets, shivering.

When Rose got up to leave, Sandra said, "Stay longer, we haven't talked. Why are you leaving so early?"
Rose replied, "It's just too cold here."
DOH

Three things I'm thankful for:
1. Memories. Traditions.
2. Friends. Family.
3. Today's "Thought from God" after reading James 3 and 4: Let God work His will in you.
Shalom,
1 comment:
Hi Jane,
I'm in the market for a new digital SLR, if you can believe it, I'm still using my 35mm Canon EOS. I was just wondering what your using to capture such beautiful pics?
Thanks,CC
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