12/15/2013

what I wore sunday / Christmas photo

Linking up with the fine FLAP ladies. It's Gaudete Sunday, y'all: give it up for pink. Err, rose.




Sweater: thredup
Skirt: passed down from my Mom
Heels: old old Target
Earrings: clearance at Nordstrom Rack, and my holidayish favorite
Hair: un-shampooed, so up in a clip, a ponytail holder and about 45 bobby pins

I feel a little like a pink Advent candle in this getup, but it seemed appropriate. And thank heavens for the probably too-long skirt, because the velcro on Joseph's shoes snagged my nylons above my knee during the homily and a silver dollar sized hole ensued. Modesty for the win.

Also, our shutterbug friend came over to snap some shots to include in our Christmas cards. Here's my frontrunner for favorite:


At the height of frustration I shouted WHAT'S THE POINT OF HAVING CHILDREN IF THEY WON'T SIT AND SMILE FOR A CHRISTMAS CARD PICTURE?!?!?  And everyone in the room took a few steps back from me so as to not get zapped when the lightning struck.

It took a youtube video playing on someone's phone, eight mint M&Ms, and endless pretend sneezes but we did get one with both boys looking forward and slightly smirking.

And everyone's welcome to join me at confession next Saturday.

3 comments:

  1. haha I hear you on trying to get kids to sit still for pictures. Your husband is obviously also finding that hilarious!

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  2. That family photo is AWESOME! We haven't tried to take ours yet but I have a feeling it will go just as smashingly :P

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  3. You wear that color so well. Such a classy look. And I have to laugh about the Christmas card photo, because…RIGHT?!?!?!

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