The Making of a Christmas Card

It's that time of year!  Time for the obligatory Christmas card.  This was the events that led up to it.

It started with the lights on the tree.  They are just asking to be touched.

He helped unpack the ornaments.  Fun stuff!

Then he helped Daddy put ornaments onto the tree.

Then Mama started trying to get posed pictures.  This led to a meltdown.

A complete and utter meltdown.

After a nap, we tried sitting with the snowmen family.

It got a little too personal.

So we moved to the floor.  Maddux wanted in on it too.  But he looks drunk.

Then we pulled out the string of lights!  Oooo!  But the daylight behind wasn't right.

So we tried at night.   So bright!

Look at the glow! And the little piggys! 

We took many pictures.  

He was really enjoying himself this time.  It was hard to decide.

But this one made our card.  Minus the baby pen.

Meeting a Snowman

J made a new friend.  He was wary at first but he grew to love the snowman.

Hmm, who are you?

Are you real?

Oh!  You are real.  Interesting.

I think I like you.  Let me show you how much.

We need some alone time, Mama.

And then he showed the snowman his Christmas lights.  The snowman watched with intrigue.

Look, I'll show you.

See?  They're shiny.

Whoa.  I'll hold them up for you.

Do you like them Mr. Snowman?

I've asked J what we should name the snowman.  He hasn't answered me yet.