Bitter Sweet and Ugly

I don't know how to write about Christmas. There were so many laughs, and moments that made it SWEET. And perfect. And wonderful. But then your kids cry for an entire afternoon when everyone leaves. Those are the bitter parts. The worth-it-a-million-times-over, bitter parts. It's really hard to see how much your kids are missing, by having family so far. BUT, I am VERY GRATEFUL for the time we do have. Here are a few moments.

Grammy (from KY) bought the kids a trampoline for Christmas. Naturally a kung fu match broke out immediately.

Things got a little "ugly" in photoshop, when this snapshot:

turned into this.

What do we think? Are we seeing a HAUTE PAPA shoot in the future?? You all have no idea how hard we laughed about this. We literally ended up sitting at my dining room table for hours altering photos and CRYING. It was completely hysterical. And yes, we are easily amused.

And on that note, all the fun and games are officially over. Tomorrow it's full steam ahead, trying to catch up from a week away. Then I leave for Tampa Bay for the DWF Convention with my homey Kate (can't wait!). And check back soon for your regular Blogcasting programming. I'm BAAA-AACK. WOOT.

Comments

[Rick]

Fun and funny photos. I love the kung fu shots.

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[Cindy]

Love the Kung Fu shots. Too funny. I SO wish I could go to DWF, but it's not in the cards for this year. Maybe next year. Make sure you post about the fabulous time you and Kate have. She's a fun one!

[shelly miles]

Hey Maile! I love to look into your life! Hey-I am hot!!! I am excited that I am your hot momma cover girl! You make everyone look sooooooo good! I read your christmas blog and was sad remembering how my kids cried as we were leaving california. They cry every time. Taylor cries about her uncle John too in Nashville. They have some special bond. That's family! Love ya! Shelly

[SHari]

I will be at DWF this week too!! I can't wait!!! I will have to say hi if I see you! Have a safe trip!

[melissa jill]

SO hilarious. You look like you have SUCH a fun family. The kung fu shots made me laugh out loud :)

[leah]

These are quite funny. Jason looks like a bit like Elmer Fudd, no? I bet you guys had a ball making these. :)

[Maya]

I can see how you guys were laughing so much from those pictures! So funny!!!!

[Jen Heffel]

We do that to pics all the time on our Mac. It is so funny! We cry too!

[Tasha]

So glad you are back on your blog! Hope you had the best vacation ever with the fam. Love how the trampoline is being used so well by the big kids.

[Jason]

Leah…you’re right…I do look like Elmer Fudd! And my head warps space-time…bounce!