Family Photo Fun

We took our family photo on Sunday for our Christmas letter. We were lucky that we were able to get a couple shots that were not embarrassing out of the 15-20 pictures my dad shot of us. Here are a few of-----

The Good

The Bad

and The Ugly

Out of the Mouths of Babes

Just a photo of our little mess maker at his sister's school birthday party.

Children keep us humble. I love it when things come out of their mouths that bring to your attention the different phrases that we say too often. Last night:

My toddler is found smearing pudding all over some new coloring books, the kitchen counter and stool.

Mommy: Joshua!

Joshua: Knot (knock) it off?

I then have to spend a moment turned away trying not to laugh because I probably would have said "Knock it off!" Poor little boy. He is so curious and in the destructive phase of his development and I am worn out trying to keep up! I probably do say "knock it off" too often. Another phrase that I found out that I over use is "That's not a good idea." Imagine a little toddler voice saying "Not a dood idea?" Really cute. I wish that I could convey the cuteness through words but I am not that good. He says so many things that bring a smile or laugh to us everyday. Even with the stress and chaos he brings to our home he brings so much more joy and laughter. We couldn't do without him!


I just had to add these cute photos. Two minutes before I took this picture he was standing on top of the chair watching Mary Poppins and by the time I came back with a piece of bread for him to eat (since he was refusing to eat anything else for lunch--I am not a bad mother!) this is how I found him.