The Christmas Card vs. Reality

We all like to show the world the cookie cutter family photo, where everyone is smiling and everything appears perfect. Growing up, the Lovejoy family Christmas photo would inevitably look lovely, but without fail my youngest sister would cry during the photo shoot because Sarah and I were being so mean (sorry Rachel...).

So, after getting family photos taken from the wonderful and talented Chambers clan, I thought that I'd take the opportunity to contrast what will likely be our Christmas card with reality...which though crazy and sometimes stressful, is a bit more fun to look at it.

Say Cheese....











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We certainly aren't perfect and the days are wild, but I wouldn't trade it...most days! :)