Merry Christmas photos!

At Thanksgiving, the Silvas joined us for some Turkey and fun. We were discussing some fun ideas for Christmas cards. Last year, they had the kids tying them up with lights. The year before that, the kids were dressed up as angels. Joe is the head graphic design guy at Texas Instruments so he's the uber creative type. Rob actually came up with the idea for their card this year. I think it's hysterical. Joe will obviously do more photoshop to this, but it will read, "Sons of Bumpkuses...." Can you guess what it's from? "You'll shoot your eye out!"

So,... internet for our own cards... which to choose, which to choose....

My friend Debbie came over yesterday and we got all dolled up and played with the new backdrop along with her family and the Silvas. Debbie likes this one. However, Rob looks a bit like a giant. Well,,, or maybe the kids and I are just... short? I crack up at our wedding photos, etc. I'm always somehow surprised that he is, indeed, an entire foot taller than I am. But this photo really shows off the kids personalities a bit.

The standard.. ahem.. boring pose. But, I somewhat like it as well. It shortens Rob a bit. But, the kids look, well, posed.
Of course, I could just do a card that highlights the kids and leaves Rob and I totally out. People know what we look like. Let's face it, we're only getting older and more wrinkly anyhow. ;) The kids, however, change daily.

Like the phone? Suzy will pose for sweets. Andy prefers gadgets.

And... just for Grandma..... Thank you for driving all the way down to visit with us. We love you and hope to see you again in the summer!