Trying to get a Christmas card photo

If I put half the effort into all my projects as I do this one I could conquer the world... ok, I'm exaggerating. (poor Jana has had to listen to the whole saga).

Today was a little disappointing. We were scheduled to have a family photo taken by a pro from our church. At a very generous discount (by discount I mean, cost of CD and shipping to mail you the pictures he takes to do what you want to with them - awesome, I know) he was making his talents and services available to any family who wanted a Christmas photo taken (way to use your spiritual gifts man!).

Pictures you say... why yes, I would love to! Clothes were picked out and ironed.... then JJ woke up with stomach flu. This is not good because he never gets sick and so I knew this was serious.

On to plan B: take care of JJ and just have the kids in the photo.

Plan B was fine and I think that the shoot went well, I came home to JJ sitting up and taking in some nourishment, so that was encouraging.

Now the hard part for me... waiting... I am such an instant gratification kind of gal, I blame society.

So later, just for fun, I took a few shot of the kids in the front yard, I couldn't waste all the hair curling and sweater wearing effort. Besides, I had to get the dog in some of the photos... after all, he's part of the family deal.

JJ said this picture did not "blow him away" - his words. Maybe he's right (I think it's because I muted the colors, but I like the richer look), but I of course had to share and it is satisfy my need to "instantly" have some results. Merry Early Christmas!