It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Well, only if you go to any major store. And I really don't like that, what happened to Thanksgiving? And for the last few years, Halloween? And this year, Summer? (I was in Kohl's at the end of August and they had trees and ornaments set up, already on sale. I have no words.)
But at the Mouse House, we took our Christmas card picture today! And after 100+ shots, I could narrow it down to 3 where both the mice were looking at the camera, both had pleasant looks on their faces and their hairdos weren't all over the place. Anybody who has even one child knows how hard it is to get a decent shot, but DM did a fabulous job taking the pictures and getting both of them to look at the camera at the same time.

Wonder where I was this whole time? Isn't the mommy usually dancing around, trying to make the kids laugh so they will be smiling (but we'll settle for just looking in the right direction, huh?) Not this MM. Nope, not me. I had a slightly more important role this year.

Picture it: we've got our classic red Radio Flyer wagon set up in front of the old magnolia tree. The mice are wearing their matching overalls with white long-sleeved t-shirts. BigM is sitting in the wagon and LM is sitting in her lap. (If you look at LM's ticker, today anyway, it will say she is exactly 4 months old. I know she's super baby, but I don't know many 4 month olds who can sit up unsupported. Mine certainly can't.) So that leaves MM lying flat on the ground behind the wagon, clutching LM's overall straps for dear life to make sure she stays upright. Are you picturing this? Are you laughing?

What inspired this impromptu photo shoot? Remember, I'm a professional bargain shopper, and shutterfly is offering a great deal if you order 50 cards by Oct 29th, they will give you an additional 25 cards free. Combine that with my Pampers points- another 25 cards free! and I got 100 Christmas cards for less than $45, shipped directly to my house! And these mice will be moving in January, so I did a combo Christmas/New Address card all in one. I have to admit, I'm a little proud. Just so you know, I'll be the one laughing when I've got my cards stuffed, addressed, stamped and ready to be mailed 2 weeks before Thanksgiving. Have you taken your picture yet?