We got our first few Christmas cards in the mail today. Very punctual of you all! The chatter on twitter and in the blogosphere seems to be all about getting pictures made, finding the right place to order cards, hands cramping with all the addressing… I love getting cards. I love looking at the faces and seeing how they’ve changed and how they’ve stayed the same. I love looking at the new family additions (We’re not the only ones who procreate, apparently).
A long time ago, we gave up on such a thing as a “holiday picture” or a Christmas letter. I used to send out Christmas emails, but even that has fallen by the wayside in recent years. This here blog o’ ours keeps everybody about as up to date as they can stand. Any more information and we would cross the line of what’s appropriate, don’t you think?
Still, if I did send out a Christmas letter this year, this would be the picture I would send with it.
It’s messy, assymetrical, un-posed, and my hair is at the forefront. Just like most moments in our life. But the best part is the sheer, unadulterated joy on our faces. We’re blessed to have each other. We’re loving this ride, even though it’s crazy. And we’re on this adventure together.
Plus, we’re obviously very good ticklers.
Can’t wait to show you our faces next year. And keep praying with us for that new little face we hope to bring home…
As always, photo credit goes to my genius sister, Abbi.
12.8.2009
LOVE it so very much. and yes, praying for the new little face to grace your card next year!!
and i LOVE your hair here. do you do that…or is it natural??
12.8.2009
LOVE IT!!!
12.8.2009
Love - Funny you should ask… My hair is a running joke around here. It’s actually gotten curlier with every baby/pregnancy. I did a whole post on how I fix it (this works for anybody with wave) here: http://www.vitafamiliae.com/?p=2336
12.8.2009
Love the happiness expressed here and yes, Abbi rocks!
12.8.2009
oh what a fun picture!! Was’nt Andrew tickling you in that picture LL? LOL! Love Y’all!! *hugs* ~Grace
12.8.2009
Love it! You’re right. Unadulterated joy. Beautiful and so, so happy!
12.8.2009
those are my very favorite kinds of photos!
12.8.2009
That is a fantastic photo!!
12.9.2009
Wonderful photo - you should totally send cards!
Even tho my life is on my blog, I still send out cards - some of my “offline” friends and family have the nerve to not read regularly!
I just do a photo card and stick a note on the back with our greeting & web address.
12.9.2009
G-R-E-A-T picture!!!! unposed has never looked so good! so far all the pic i have of our little tribe are a bit unposed:) so i think it is going to be about decided which unposed picture we like best. i would just like to see everyone’s faces!:)LOL will have to print your pic to put on our card wreath! Can’t wait to see your new baby’s face on there next year! ((hugs))jen
12.9.2009
That is a fantastic picture! You should send cards out anyway, so people can look at the picture all the time.
We do cards, at least, we always have. Now I just need to get the picture taken this year.
12.9.2009
It’s a beautiful picture, and a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Merry Christmas!
12.9.2009
Hey, girl. LOVE your beautiful picture. Merry Christmas!!
12.9.2009
Perfect!
12.9.2009
Love it! Looks like pure joy (a profound effect of tickling)
12.9.2009
Great picture!
12.9.2009
Yep, Abbi nailed this one.
You are all wonderfully lovely.
12.9.2009
No LL, be strong, do not send out cards! I have 110% complete faith in the fact that you will not cave but just in case you do, remember…$100 feeds a starving child in India for an entire year, and that’s better than any Christmas card I could ever get. I love the fact that you went with a blog post and used the extra money to meet “urgent physical and spiritual needs in our world.”You rock LL and I love you for that.
12.10.2009
Great picture!
12.10.2009
I LOVE it!!! That is such a beautiful, fun, and perfect picture!
12.11.2009
What an awesome family picture, love the smiles and total joy on each of your beautiful faces! You are so lucky to have a sister to document your growing family! It is so tough to get great family pictures with little ones! She captured your family beautifully!
~ Ali
12.11.2009
I commented on this post a couple days ago, but I don’t see my comment anymore. Weird. Anyway, I think you should make this your new blog header photo. It’s perfect!