Christmas card pictures

After taken about 30 pictures of my two lovelies, I was able to get ONE where they were both smiling and looking reasonably happy (the first one, if you couldn't tell!).  I thought that some were still funny enough to post, even though they did not make the Christmas card.  Hannah is ever the photogenic princess...Harry is ever the ham.   

Thanksgiving Pictures

For Thanksgiving this year, we went to Ken's family reunion in Alabama.  We had a great time catching up with his family, some of whom we had not seen in a while.  They are a warm and loving group of people and we really enjoyed spending time with them.  Here are a few pictures that Ken's dad took of us.  He is an excellent photographer and we manipulate him into taking pictures for us as often as possible! :)  Thanks, Pop, for the pictures--we love you for so much more than just your photo taking abilities (even though they come in quite handy).  I am not as skilled in the photography department, so if I can't get any good pictures of my children in their Christmas outfits, you may see one of these on our Christmas card this year! :)

Oh, Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

We did my most favorite event of the year on Tuesday--we got our Christmas tree!  There are few things in life that bring me more joy than Christmas trees.  I'm not sure what it is, but I just can't be in a bad mood with a Christmas tree all lit up in the corner of my family room.  Apparently, neither can my kids.  I love these pictures of them!  They have really been enjoying each other's company of late, which is a nice break from all of the bickering and fighting.  I'm sure it won't last long, but I am enjoying the respite while it's here.  Merry Christmas, everyone!