I put a lot of thought into our family’s Christmas cards each year. It combines 2 of my favorite things: Christmas itself and taking pictures. Last year I bundled the kids up, took them out into the front yard, and got some great shots like this:
Never mind that it was close to 80 degrees.
There were so many pictures that I loved from that day I wondered how I would ever choose just one for the Christmas card.
Then I found this card that allowed me to use 5 photos for the card. And it turned out beautifully. I just loved them.
The problem? I feel like I peaked too soon. I mean, I have many, MANY more years of family cards to send out and now I’ve got to top last year? How is that possible? They were perfectly precious! (In my not-so-professional and slightly partial opinion anyways.)
I was telling Jeremy this very thing today and of course he is looking at me like I am a fruitcake. He’s like, “You know, you are the only one pressuring yourself about this.” Oh sure. Get me with logic. Thanks a lot! I was looking for some sympathy or better yet, how about a great idea for a family Christmas card. Anyone out there got a suggestion? Anyone? Bueller?
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Here’s an idea–do something with the entire family this year (meaning, include Jeremy and yourself) and make it comical…something
really off-the-wall.
I’m right there with you! Mine are the same every year. A picture of us
at somewhere special during the year. My favorite is a themed Christmas letter but
I don’t have an idea yet and usually I do by about July-Ha. We didn’t go anywhere this summer so I’m
stumped on what to do. I was thinking about the multiple picture thing for us this year. Hey,
you could do a Disney card with multiple pictures from that trip.
Maybe we can get some good family shots of the 4 of you when we go to Calloway Gardens. Jess is pretty good with a camera, too!
That’s a tough one! You could do like me and wait til the last minute. Then, there is no choice in the matter. You send what you can get, or you don’t send:)
Your kids are so beautiful that you’ll always have a great card! Not to minimize your contribution – you do take great pictures and make great layouts :)
I saw a post on a green blog that mentioned postcards. You might want to look into that if you do decide to go with one picture. Spread the holiday cheer to the mail carriers, too :)
http://kelliebrown.blogspot.com/2008/10/green-season-holiday-cards.html