Xmas Pictures - Arrrggghhh

So, yesterday we attempted to take a Xmas picture. This wasn't the first time this season. I've tried plenty times before and always get the same result...Lu with a painful look on her face looking away from the camera, Tripp sucking on his hand, and Penn trying to pull Tripp's hat off (yes, he's wearing a hat...is it a top hat? Maybe, you'll have to wait and see!).

And, because it's best to take pictures right before sunset, when there is a lot of shade, my kids were freezing to death, close to looking blue. I wasn't going to let them wear jackets or sweaters...it would ruin the matchy-matchy Xmas outfits I got them. Hey, It's the one picture a year that gives the facade that my kids look perfect all year round.

I'm praying we got one good one.

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