The Bailey Kids

It's that time of year again.....the annual christmas card photo endeavor. Let me tell ya, this is no small task in the Bailey household. I know what your thinking....."This should be no sweat for you, Jenna. " It just ain't so. Seriously people. I don't know what comes over the kids and me. And honestly, I don't know whose worse.....the kids.....or ME. I just can't explain it...When I get all of my kids in front of the camera together, I turn into someone (or something) even I can hardly recognize. I get so flustered, stressed and (I'll admit it ) downright cranky. I truly must sound like a raving lunatic out there trying to demand the attention of all my kids, who are determined to look anywhere but into the camera or at their mother. Seriously, when Ginny sees the camera point her way, she cries. Okay, maybe not always....

I headed out today with a list of ideas in my mind, a plan of attack, and of course the kids too (though I think they would have rather been left behind!) We even had Grandma and Grandpa there for a bit of extra help.
But, as these things generally go.....nothing went quite as planned. But it's done now and we can all take a deep breath, relax and be grateful that it's over. :)

And here they are.....all the Bailey kids....smiling on the outside.....counting the minutes till they are free on the inside.

I also spent a few minutes with each of the kids getting some individual shots. (A much easier and more enjoyable task)

Doug, 13 1/2



Jason, 12



Kiera, 8 (in 1 week anyohw)



William, 6 (also in a week)



Maddie, 4



Ginny, 19 months (and a mouth full of smarties)



Nope, not my kids. :) But gosh aren't they adorible anyhow!
meet my parents.......