Family pics

We didn't get our Christmas card photos taken before it got super cold, so we didn't really want to take them out by the trees as was my original plan. And of course, the day I picked turned out drizzly, so the front porch it was.

 This is my very favorite picture of Clara. It just makes me happy looking at it.

 At least there was initial enthusiasm from our kids (especially motivated by the candy we'd promised them if they participated well for the photo shoot).

 Robbie looks so chunky here even though he's a bit of a scrawny guy in real life. I love those chubby cheeks and am sad that they are thinning out as he gets older. Clara's real smile makes me so happy!

So grateful for our kids. It is truly a blessing and privilege to be their mother.