Giving Thanks for Laughter

"Okay, ya'll go out to the back porch before you change your clothes!" I shouted from the kitchen. I could procrastinate no longer.

"Why?!"

"I need to take your picture for our Christmas card."

[groans, moans, stomps]

And after quickly wiping the chocolate sauce off my girl's mouth and smoothing out my boy's bangs, I stuffed them into a wicker chair and instructed them to lean in close. "Put your arm around her please," I coaxed. Eyes rolled and then someone released a funny sound... and CLICK.

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If you've shot your holiday card, do share a link so we can take a peak. Or if you're looking for an excuse to procrastinate a little further, join me in the spirit of Thanksgiving this week by sharing a moment that makes you thank-full.

Comments

[dr lyn]

Love that shot!

This actually shows my effort for my parent's card, but I think it came out cute!

http://lynlepre.typepad.com/lifeinpajamas/2008/11/112208.html

[Melissa]

Here's the link to the set of photos from our photoshoot. It got a bit crazy, I ended up picking the first photo.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28953679@N04/sets/72157608797774625/

[Wanda]

Happy Thanks-season to all!

http://whatwouldwandado.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-am-thankful-for-all-things-that.html

[jfrancis]

The moments of life
when time stands still
are short___
as the sound of aperture.

[kristen]

while you can't see much of our girl, i thought this photo would be the perfect message for the holidays this year.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/acumamakiki/2905942658/

[maz]

Being an Englander, we don't do Thanksgiving ( with a capital T) but I've been thankful this weekend for lots of love and laughter....

http://divingforpearls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/laughter.html

[ELK]

I have enjoyed participating with you at by site as well. Stephanie ~ really nice photos as usual!

my daughter is not home yet from college so no holiday photo...YET!

here is the anticipation though:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sammymom/3053970656/

[Puna]

Our Christmas photo taken by our friend Danny.

http://lifesignatures.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/our-christmas-photo/

[Bonnie]

I'm thankful for a lot of things but this is a big one right now :o)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bonniebythebay/3055308243/

[Aubrey]

Here are my out takes....the one I picked is on the flicker group.
http://aubreyplays.blogspot.com/2008/11/great-greeting-out-takes.html

Oddly enough, the day of sun I had been waiting for to take my Great Greeting was last week, and even though you can't see it; it started snowing! I told them to open their mouths and catch the snow. MEAN MOMMY. I promise we were out there for less than 5 minutes, because as you can see.....
I took only 5 pictures, because that was all I could.
Even the best laid plans.....they can go terribly wrong! And I had to jump off my ladder and go in.
Fine. Fine. Torture for you. Can't mom have just a little fun?

[kosenrufu mama]

i 'm grate for my life at all!!!
http://esterdaphne.blogspot.com/2008/11/aria-fresca-in-compagnia.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23206424@N07/3052941221/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23206424@N07/3054965283/

[Jean M Fogle]

I have been doing some christmas card shoots and it is always hard to pick a favorite!


http://pixels-n-pen.blogspot.com/

[Jodyangel]

We have been renovating our old house (circa 1890) for about 4 yrs now. It was a disaster when we bought it but my husband is a master craftsman and is slowing restoring our home. Since we redid the front of the house just this fall we thought it fitting to place it on our christmas card. Before the work was done there was a "fake" front door that led to nowhere..the roof was pitchy and one of the top windows didn't match the height of the rest. The roof is done, the door gone, window placed at the right height and the Super Icky lovered windowed porch has been removed. We now have the front porch we've been seeing in our minds for 4 yrs. There is still lots to do. And we'll keep going. So this is our christmas card for 2008!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodyangel/3055987525/

[Steph Wiese]

What a great idea to express our heart's loves that we so often fail to notice on a daily basis. I'll be blogging along about this Thankful Series here:

http://stephwiese.squarespace.com/

[jen lemen]

stephanie, i *knew* these kids had to be yours before i made to the end of the post. i can see you in both of them. gorgeous!

[Jamie]

I'm still trying to figure out how to top last year's holiday card. http://umbrellablog.com/holidays/topping-last-year/

[Gina]

I just go lucky this year. No planning or setting up a shot:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gina-beana/3020394461/in/set-72157608906847455/

[Cheryl Doran-Girard]

Grateful, grateful, grateful for these miracles in my life!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheryldoran-girard/3056778965/

[nikkole!]

i m in the process of a self portrait 365 project...
on this day I ran my very first half marathon 13.1 miles
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_nikkole/2992072951/in/set-72157605284394257/
i am thankful that i have two working legs that can carry me, a healthy body
and that i have a wonderful sister
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_nikkole/2636040749/
and a strong husband
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_nikkole/2580286245/

[brittany]

thankful for eight months with this angel. it still amazes me each morning that he is mine.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sivyerfamily/3056675949/

[Tracy]

I knew this was it when I posed the little miscreants.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/tlcpix/2924758064/in/set-72157607798911770/

[gina]

Yes, I am procrastinating...so here's some moments of thankfulness! And thanks for the gratitude reminder!
I needed it today! :)

http://www.lifesongsphoto.com/Site/Everyday/Entries/2008/11/24_Gratitude.html

[Naomi]

We don't really do thanksgiving in Australia, but here's something I'm thankful for:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nomesthenome/3057596709/

[Irene]

Here is a link to a few of our holiday card "takes" where I also give my opinion on the whole Christmas card thing. Unfortunately, I think I sound like too much of a scrooge!

http://ourpieceoftheworld.blogspot.com/2008/11/revisiting-christmas-card-issue.html

[Jackie]

That picture is simply jolly! And perfect! I'm thinking of using this one
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22609510@N03/3028594710/
and adding a message "Despite evidence to the contrary the Spirit of Christmas is alive and well!"

[Toni]

I haven't decided for sure on an image for my Christmas cards, but so far this is number one on the list:
http://dailyvignette.wordpress.com/2008/11/25/frosty-too/

[Bonita]

That is the cutest picture ever and the funniest story. Love it!

[hailey]

here is mine...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppysmiles/3009464434/

i have 3 different versions!! (couldn't decide on a final!)

:)

[hailey]

also.. here is my year of grateful series....

http://www.flickr.com/photos/poppysmiles/sets/72157604663676256/

best thing i have ever done!!

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