Christmas Portraits Take One

The second Saturday in December, I decided to tackle my annual Christmas card portraits. This is my traditional now and probably one of my favorites. Love dressing up my kids and it's fun to combine a hobby I love with the holidays. But it is harder than you may think. For some reason, Abbey was not in a good mood and was very serious. I had used the picture window in our room last year and decided to use it again because it was snowing for the first time and they were fascinated... My beautiful but serious little girl.... Love this photo... Getting a picture of them TOGETHER...the hardest part...see how serious she is?? Pretty girl looks like a china doll. Love this photo and it made the card. I told Adam to give Abbey kisses or hugs and this is what he did. He took it very seriously. Bailey broke Abbey down a little :) I like this one, too, you can see both of their faces, though I wish we could see hers more! Look at the little red nose from pressing it against the window to look at the snow. Adam started getting goofy. Adam grabbed his monkey blanket, laid on Bailey and said "Night, Mommy!", cracking himself up. Yeah! Looking at the camera with half a smile, though the lighting is great. My best picture of the three of them! I decide to take them to the dining room to try and get them together looking at the camera. No way. The window kept them in one place.... I changed Abbey into the dress my mom bought her, which she looks so pretty in, for a few shots. Favorite photo of Abbey of the day and used it on our card. She looks so serious and grown-up!! Adam wanted to get in on the action...