Christmas Traditions: Part 4

Six years ago while we were spending Christmas at Paul's parents, his Mom took a picture Christmas Eve of the kids with their stockings before they headed off to bed.  I loved the idea of that picture and decided that each year before the kiddos settled down for the night we would snap a picture of them with their stockings. 

2007

Each year since then, the what should be a very simple photo opt is full of theatrics as we attempt to get just one picture with each of the kids looking at the camera with a smile on their faces.

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012
2013
 
For every picture you see here, there are 3 or more outtakes.  I have often wondered if this picture, this "tradition" is worth it?  But after seeing all of these pictures in one place, I've decided it is worth it!  Such a treasure to see how the kids have grown . . . and after all it is fun to have pictures that let personalities shine through.

Comments

MikesDork said…
What a great idea!! I love the progression of the kiddos!
Unknown said…
AWWWWWW Baby John!!!!
I think the noise I made when I saw that startled my nephew.
The kids are all so adorable!
Nikki

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