It wasn’t easy – but I did it. I actually got all three of my children to look semi-normal in a picture in front of our Christmas tree. AND I put it on a card and mailed it.
Remember that review I did for Shutterfly? Here is the finished product:
I did have one other picture that I would have preferred to use, but the composition didn’t work with any of the border layouts I liked. By making this one black and white though, it came together quite nicely.
I do wish that Oliver had a better looking haircut (those bangs!). But it was the first time since he was a year old that he didn’t thrash and scream. So I was going to like whatever they did to him – even if it was a mohawk or “business in the front, party in the back.”
The inside cover picture of Eleanor isn’t a face shot since she just LOVES that dress and you can’t really see it on the front of the card. She would have had some words for me about the “snowflakes” not showing, and I just don’t’ have the energy for it…
As for George – he’s easy. He’s a bad, bad, bad little boy – but he’s very photogenic.
Finally – it would have been nice if the boys were wearing something a little less, um, “Memorial Day picnic” for the picture. But they don’t have anything in long sleeves with a collar. I figured that ubiquitous white polos would be fine.
So that’s it – my first ever holiday card of all three children. And it’s actually pretty good. Best Christmas present ever.
I’ll be taking the next week off to catch up on my blog reading (I think I’m a month behind…)
So Happy Holidays! And I’ll see you in the New Year!
BEST surprise EVER to have had that in my mailbox!!! and it turned out GREAT so WAY TO GO!!!
have a great weekend and enjoy your "time off" :)
Loved the card! I was so impressed with the picture of all three of them. I know how hard that is. :)
Miss you. Happy New Year!
Yay to the photo!!! You did good. They're adorable. I hope you had a great Christmas!
Perfection. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Can't wait to catch up myself and get back to chatting in the new year!
Happy Holidays! Adorable card, and that picture of your daughter and the tree is truly magical.
xo
The photo looks perfect! Beautiful.
Seriously, how funny is it that we chose the same card this year?! Love it! And your kids! And you! Hope you all have a very Happy New Year!!!
You had three children stand still for long enough to take a picture, victory in itself.
I only have two and it's still a feat to get both of them smiling and not being silly.
Happy New Year!
Aw, I love it! Gotta love Eleanor's pose – so her. Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year! xo
Love the photos! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Beautiful, beautiful picture and card! It is nearly IMPOSSIBLE to take a great picture with the children in front of the Christmas tree, trust me, I have tried! Well done! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I hope you have a fabulous 2011. Are you going to BlogHer? I so hope so, we need to hang out more this year!
i think it looks perfect!! happy new year kate!
p.s. when you find that intervention, can you send them my way? ;)
xxx
With kids that cute, it doesn't matter what you dress them in.
Happy new year, Kate! Hope you had a great winter break.
was so happy to get a card from you this year. i think it turned out beautiful.