2010 Christmas Card

Yes, what you have been waiting for!  We came up with a couple of ideas and ended up with going with this idea.  My sister, Kelly, took the photos for us.  I am usually the one behind the camera so it was fun to actually take part in our goofy tradition!

The Christmas Card:

Dear Santa,

We can explain ...
Love,
The M~ Family

 Here are the pictures included on the card:

For: Santa ... the empty milk cup and plate of cookies.
So thoughtful.  Santa must have really enjoyed the goodies.
Or did he? ...

Caught Red Handed ... or was it dirty mug

We had fun blaming each other.

Last minute we decided to all point at Kendall.  His reaction was classic!  Not even staged.

Editor's Note:  When Jenna was a little girl, she would ALWAYS have a perfect ring around her mouth after eating.  We could not figure out how she did it.  We finally sat and observed one day while eating chocolate pudding to see how she managed the perfect ring around her mouth.  She would lick her lips after eating and somehow there would be some residue at the tip of her tongue that would leave the perfect line around her mouth.  She recreated this effect for the photo.  I LOVE IT!

Newsletter:

A quick update:

Kendall (4 1/2) – Thinks he rules the house (his siblings will agree). Loves to count and usually gets to the 70’s before getting tired – or distracted - (and still messes up 13, 14 and 15 at times). Loves to write, color and is starting to read! He can talk your ear off! Kendall is Mom’s bitty buddy.

Kerst (9 ¾) – Loves to snuggle Kendall – they are best friends. He is a great reader and is working on Harry Potter’s last book. He loves to help his Dad around the house. He is a great cook too! Kerst was named student of the month in November and also has a solo in his school production in January.

Jaley (almost 14) – Loves fashion design and interior design. Completed her 1,640 yo-yos on her quilt – it is gorgeous! She is very artistic and amazing with children. She broke her wrist in two places in gym in January and didn’t tell anyone. She sewed through her finger (fingernail and bone included) in June with my machine and we all heard when that happened! Jaley is ending the year with a split in her mouth to stabilize her jaw. She’s expensive, but worth it!

Jenna (15 ¾) – Has her driver’s permit (gasp). Loves Biology. Loves swimming (amazing and graceful). Loves electronics. She got her braces off this year and has a winning smile! Even though we live in MST, we operate on JST (Jenna Standard Time) – which is at least 10 minutes late.

Julia (17 ¾) – is a senior (gasp). Driving (gaaaasp). Working as a hostess (dream job if you ask me!) Applying to colleges (sniff). Rocked her ACT and AP tests. Made All State Choir again! Is in the High School Musical – Grease – and landed the lead role of Sandy!

Corin (old enough to have a high school senior?) – Busy. Enjoys being able to raid Jaley, Jenna and Julia’s closets after working hard this summer to lose baby-baby-baby-moving-baby-baby-moving-moving weight. Painted endless ceilings and walls at the new home. Feeling a little more settled in the new home.

John (older) – Enjoyed the vacation of a lifetime touring Europe with his parents and siblings in August. Moved the family in July to another home. He is currently working on finishing 2600 sq ft in the basement. He is amazing!

Love,
us ...