Christmas Photo Shoot

Busy, busy days! I have just not had time to sit down at the computer long enough to download my Christmas pics yet, let alone to spit out a post. So, I am going to have to go back a few weeks to the "Christmas Photo Shoot" or at least that was what it was supposed to be. I was so excited to have my new camera this year that I was convinced that I was going to get some awesome pictures of the kids for the Christmas card. Those of you who did receive our card, have already seen some of these pictures, but may not have heard how the story went. Well... I got the kids all dressed up in their adorable Christmas outfits and plunked them down in front of the Christmas tree.

I only got a couple of okay pictures and then Grant got up and decided to play peek-a-boo behind the tree...

and Audrey was hangin' out over by the singing, dancing Santa Clause we got from Aunt Joan.

And she was quite protective of that Santa as you can see by the picture below. If Grant within a foot of her she would attack him!

This is the aftermath of one of the attacks!

But how could this little angel be so vicious??? She looks so innocent, doesn't she?!?

Next I tried getting Tootie to sit on Granty, but that just turned into a game.

And before you know it the "game" went sour and they both broke into tears. I guess that is what I get for trying to do pictures in the afternoon when Grant hasn't napped and Toots is due for her second nap. I'll have to rethink my strategy next time!

Since they were both squalling uncontrollably, I decided to just roll with the punches and keep snapping pictures. These were my 3 favorites...

Which did you like the best?
When I got them all calmed down and all of the tears wiped away we started shooting again. This one is a little out of focus, but is super cute all the same.

Grant likes projects and decided to rearrange my ornaments while Tootie was toddling around and playing with the Santa again.

Next, big Brother decided to show his little Sissy how to rearrange the ornaments. THANKS Grant. She WAS doing a good job at leaving the tree alone until now!

Okay, new prop. This is the rocking horse that Duke's Grandpa made for him for his 1st Birthday. My oh my that is oooooooold!

So old that the front of one of the rockers is broken off so in true Kleman fashion, Grant decided to do a little repair job.

Ta-da! Just like new.

Now lets try A & G on the rocking horse. This is the best I got from that try. I think the TV was on and Grant was more interested in watching whatever was on. And look at Tootie face. She looks like she is trying to hold on for dear life!

My last ditch effort at a cute picture was to use a stool and I did happen to get this cutie-patootie picture of Audrey. I love my little dolly!

Couldn't be a complete photo shoot without the pants-less wonder! Check out Audrey's face again...she is like "Would you please put some pants on!"

Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I enjoyed sharing them with you all. I'll try to get some Christmas Day pictures out soon.

OH, I almost forgot to update on Gibber Gabbers. It turns out she has a urinary tract infection. Much better diagnosis than I was convinced it would be. Luckily a new antibiotic shot has come out that lasts for 3 weeks so I don't have to give her any shots or medicine. YEAH!!! She does have to be on a special diet for the rest of her life, but I can handle that. Now just cross your fingers that her appetite comes back because she is being a little finicky right now.

Nighty-Night!