The Christmas Photo

Last year, I didn't send out a Christmas card.  I was trying to simplify by doing less, but it turns out those cards were missed, because several people asked about them.  So this year, I decided that I would bring my card making supplies with me to Rochester and work on them during the long Thanksgiving weekend.  Before any card making can occur, the Christmas photo needs to be taken, so that I can plan for size and theme.  Here's a Christmas pic from a couple of years ago.

The boys had fresh haircuts and the weather was cooperating, so we headed out to the local rail trail to take some park bench photos.  I took 24 pictures.  It was a battle.  The first several looked like this.

I asked for something a bit warmer.  Try putting your arm around your brother, honey.  I got a headlock.

Which became an arm bar, half nelson, then full nelson.

Full on shenanigans ensued.

This was the best of the bunch.  At least his eyes are joyful.

Needless to say we'll be trying another photo session after school today.  Don't worry not all of these pics are being discarded.  I like the spontaneity, and a few might find themselves as part of this year's Christmas card.

Thanks for popping in and checking out our photo session.