Sunday, December 20, 2009

Merry Christmas!...and someone pulled a fast one...

"Hey," I said,
"While everyone is dressed nicely for church let's take a family picture."
Tripod is set.
My kids usually do much better for pics like this than the ones where mom or dad are on the other side of the lens.
Smile!
Everyone, for the most part, was looking good, except the little turkey in the front...

"Okay, now let's make funny faces for this one!"
In Sam language, that means "smile nicely."

"Okay, everyone smile!"
...you get where I'm going with this...

Stinker.

He is pretty proud of himself in this one.
We had no idea until we were finished and looked through them.
John toyed with the idea of switching a funny face for a smiley face.
Not a chance...
..."these are the days of our (my) lives."

Have a wonderful Christmas from our family to yours!

24 comments:

Heather said...

What can be said? Sam is meant to join my family (via marrying Bailey) because they are both so incredibly compatible!
He's got you all fooled! Love your pictures!

diane said...

And this is why I love him so.

Love the background.

You look hot sis.

Lauren in GA said...

You look beautiful!!

That Sam...he is a riot!

You are right...it is tempting to switch the faces...but, I like that you are going to keep it as it is.

Did Diane taker her Christmas card picture at your house or do you both have the same awesome wall hanging?

Uriona Family said...

I absolutely LOVE those family pics. It is so...Sam. :) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! Can you blow it up and let me hang it on my wall? :)

dede said...

are you sure you didn't have two sets of twins and I got the other half the second time around? I swear that Sam and Wesley could be the same kid! Love your picture! Your family is adorable!!!

Carin Davis said...

What great kids you have!!! I love his sense of humor!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Pyatt said...

Seriously...those are great...and you can blackmail him with those when he has his own kids! :)

the wrath of khandrea said...

i love how you embrace the reality.

Jennie said...

Well, you all look super cute. Especially Sam

Tristan said...

That is classic!! Awesome! What cute kid!

Way cute family! Love the nice churchy Christmas outfits! I'm posting mine today.

Alexis and Rick said...

Ha ha... you are definately a "come what may and love it" type woman! What an awesome family.

alison said...

love it!

♥Shally said...

Yep, I decided to just let Jaxon do his thing with pictures. I know I will remember it as funny someday. :)

You guys look great!!!

tammy said...

Funny, funny boy.

Jessica said...

Hilarious. At least you look skinny...

janelle said...

First, everyone is matching and Christmasy. I am tired just thinking of that alone. I am with you on keeping record of how things really are. That is hilarious!

We had so much fun at your house doing gingerbread houses and eating candy. You are a legend in my neighborhood. Who makes 8 full-size gingerbread houses? You are amazing!

*J*E*N* said...

I love that little turkey in front... he reminds me of a certain 6 year old I know!

Hazen5 said...

I love that kid!

Blanck said...

He is the best! So much personality.

queenieweenie said...

classic

he's my favorite kind of kid

Clegg Family said...

Okay, I LOVE those pictures! I can already see it as the next church ad..."Family. It's about Time." :) Love your family!

Jenibelle said...

So cute!!

Linsey said...

Pretty good pics, even with the funny face...or maybe, especially with the funny face.

Shayla said...

Love to see your cute family! You look so great!