Christmas Card Photo Shoot

Oh, the dreaded day in our house when Jocelyn is forced to wear a Christmas outfit in November and Mommy is stressed and sweating trying to get the perfect smile while Daddy yells at her saying, "Leave her alone! Joce, you don't have to cooperate." And of course, the overpriced camera won't let me take a picture in natural light (flash-free) without being horribly grainy and blurry....aaahhh the stress!! No, really, last year was super easy.. I just stuck her in a Christmas dress and Levon made her smile and the first shot was PERFECT. Now, this year didn't quite go that way.

This santa dress looked much cuter on the hanger. Also, what is with the background? Well, this IS the Clements's kitchen and not JCPenny's.



Cute...but WAY too cheesy!



"No more pictures, Mommy!"



hmmm...not bad



After a wardrobe change, someone needed a break...so she went on a horseback ride.



Then, she sat down to read a book in front of the fire.. picture opportunity!

Could all of these flashes in her face damage her somehow?!

And the winners are....

so sweet

AND

This side look, halfway grin reminds me of her picture from last year...

I also included a couple pictures of Levon and I with her from earlier in the year.

Now the pressure is off until next year!

Merry Christmas!