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Christmas Card Bloopers

Monday, November 10, 2008

Sorry I have not posted for a few days. There has been a lot going on here and we are really trying to get everything in its place and art on the walls.  

But I did take 30 minutes away from unpacking this weekend to try to capture an image for our Christmas card.  Here are some of the bloopers....



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The boys had their orders...to smile and behave!

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But Miss Kate was hatching her own secret plan...

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"Come on, Will.  Help me escape from this photography session!" (Notice the hello kitty band-aid on Kate's leg.  She is OBSESSED with band-aids--but more on that another day!)

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"Please.  I'll squeeze your head really hard."

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"Okay, I guess I'll just cooperate for one or two photos."

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"The plane, the plane."

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" But I want to play in the fountain!"

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"I think this blade of grass would make a good weapon!"

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"Oh you silly boys...STOP kissing me already!"


I did get a "keeper" though and all of these were totally spontaneous.  I could even post more....that is how plentiful the bloopers were this year.

I am pretty sure I am going to order from Tiny Prints but I found two more sites that have really cool cards...

One is called Minted.  They have several options for each card.  One even lets you have 4 photos inside with some text (yearline).  The other is Pear Tree Greetings.


P.S. You can view last year's Christmas card Bloopers here. 

ADDED: Kate's dress is from Strasburg.  It is in the Cranberry silk collection.  My friend Leslie made the poinsettia hair barrette last year and sent it to us.  The red in the dress is hard to match (it is very deep) so I thought the poinsettia was perfect.  Thank you Leslie!

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Posted by 3 Peanuts at 6:26 PM
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54 comments:

  1. ellieshineNovember 10, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Awesome bloopers! (can't wait to see your keeper!)

    Love Kate's dress, and the boys shirts - great choices! The door behind the Peanuts is sooooo cool! Is that your house? love it!

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  2. JbooNovember 10, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    Ahhh-- even your bloopers are great photos! What fun!! I'm sure the winning photo is beautiful!

    Janet

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  3. OH MY #6November 10, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    you are quite the photography with the most adorable bunch of models!

    Lea
    xo

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  4. DeniseNovember 10, 2008 at 7:25 PM

    That last one is hysterical! They all had me giggling~

    Hugs from Va~

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  5. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic!November 10, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    The bloopers were so cute!! I hope that once everyone gets their Christmas cards, you will share the photo with blogland!! The kids not only looked like they had fun with this photoshoot, they looked GORGEOUS.....love the outfits...especially Kate's with the matching poinsettia in her hair!!

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  6. StacyNovember 10, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    I think the bloopers look great! Hope you'll post the "keeper" closer to Christmas! Would love to know where you got Kate's dress and poinsettia hairpiece- love it!

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  7. MelissaNovember 10, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    Even thought they were bloopers, I love all of them! Too cute! I can't wait to see the keeper!

    Also, I made a new, public blog that won't discuss work so I don't have to worry about it! Feel free to check it out!

    http://mjkfamily.blogspot.com/

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  8. jenniferNovember 10, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    They are so cute. I love the bloopers, we can all relate:)

    I made your chicken tortilla soup the other night. It was so yummy, and all 3 boys ate it up!! THat is not always easy to do around here. If only Richard wasn't allergic to chicken :( Oh well, we loved it, thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  9. RachelNovember 10, 2008 at 8:14 PM

    Like everyone else, I think your bloopers look great! I can't wait to see the winning photo.

    Rachel

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  10. KimNovember 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    LOVE the bloopers... last years ones are cute too.. especially the one where his head is being held....lol..
    Can't wait to see the finished card...
    Amazing how much Kate has changed in just a year..
    Hugs girly.
    I am sure you are almost done with your BEAUTIFUL house.. then you will be decorating for the holidays..
    Have a Great Week..

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  11. KimNovember 10, 2008 at 8:15 PM

    LOVE the bloopers... last years ones are cute too.. especially the one where his head is being held....lol..
    Can't wait to see the finished card...
    Amazing how much Kate has changed in just a year..
    Hugs girly.
    I am sure you are almost done with your BEAUTIFUL house.. then you will be decorating for the holidays..
    Have a Great Week..

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  12. Well I Do DeclareNovember 10, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    I am so jealous of your photography skills! They kids looked great... I loved their outfits. It is amazing to look at last year's bloopers and see how much Kate has grown!

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  13. VirginiaNovember 10, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    I love the "bloopers" , can't wait to see how the "keeper" came out!

    Gin =)

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  14. SarahNovember 10, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    Those are some CUTE bloopers!! I just thought of you this weekend and found the Orient Expressed Christmas dressing gown I bought last year on your recommendation! Can't wait to see my Bug wearing it!

    Also, can't wait to see your card! I just got mine done this weekend!

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  15. Five in FinlandNovember 10, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    I really love spontaneous shots and I think the second one is absolutely adorable!

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  16. StephanieNovember 10, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    You have such adorable children! Love the bloopers!

    Hope you're having a good week!

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  17. SheriNovember 10, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    So glad to hear that you are getting settled into your new home. I hope you are actually "feeling" settled very soon. Love these pictures of the peanuts. Can't wait to see the keeper.

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  18. The 5 BickiesNovember 10, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    If these are bloopers your keeper must be great! The kids are beautiful and make the photo shoot look like fun!

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  19. JodeeNovember 10, 2008 at 8:57 PM

    Cute bloopers! I, too, can't wait to see the keeper! I love Kate's poinsetta!

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  20. NikkiNovember 10, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Bloopers schmoopers.
    Love 'em.

    Hope the unpacking is going well - I think of you all often!

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  21. mommy24treasuresNovember 10, 2008 at 9:28 PM

    love your bloopers:) I haven't had a lot of blog time lately either. Totally understand.

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  22. OhildaNovember 10, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful pictures...hard to believe they are the bloopers!

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  23. my3 kidsNovember 10, 2008 at 9:44 PM

    What fun pictures of the kids together...even the bloopers are adorable..can't wait to see the final Christmas card:)

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  24. DiJoNovember 10, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    I am coveting the barrett!!! :) As always, I love the Bloopers!

    I just did my award post..... finally!!!!

    Hugs,
    Di

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  25. Chasing Dreams PhotographyNovember 10, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    LOL I love the bloopers!!! They are so cute! I am going to check out minted..I need a company where I can have a few photo's one card..no way can I get 6 children to behave in one photo.
    I love Strasburg. We have one by us and I shop there all the time for the girls.

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  26. Jewels of My HeartNovember 10, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Oh, how those sweet, beautiful, funny little Peanuts make my heart smile...
    You cracked me up with "The plane, the plane!" I do believe we are dating ourselves with the Fantasy Island refference. lol
    They are so beautiful and I know your cards will be too.
    Love,
    Daleea
    (I got the dress and will get it altered this weekend.)

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  27. TerriNovember 10, 2008 at 11:36 PM

    Darling photos, everyone seems to be having a good time. Kate's dress is precious!

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  28. RobinNovember 11, 2008 at 4:46 AM

    I see we have all been up to the same thing!! you'll have to stop by my blog and see the ones that won't make it onto our cards this year!!!

    Blessings,
    Robin

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  29. Steffie B.November 11, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    Love the bloopers.....U haven't even attempted it yet....I'd better get on going.....remember mine from last year????? lol

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  30. SherriNovember 11, 2008 at 5:56 AM

    So cute!

    I love Strasburg dresses. They are the sweetest.

    your kids are so cute.

    Sherri

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  31. KimNovember 11, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    The cutest bloopers I have ever seen! I'm glad my Katie isn't the only one obsessed with Band-aids. She has Dora one's all over her imaginary boo-boos!
    Kim

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  32. KKNovember 11, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    I LOVE Kate's bow!!! It really makes the outfit :)

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  33. LeslieNovember 11, 2008 at 7:11 AM

    I love the bloopers, you got some keepers! I can't get over how much the kids have grown in a year! I am glad you were able to use the poinsetta clippie! I am sure you saw the picture of Myah on my blog wearing her wreath of poinsettas that I made last year too. I will have to make some more this year.
    So glad you are getting settled in ! It must feel nice to have a new home before the holidays, what a way to celebrate!

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  34. JoanneNovember 11, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    Love the bloopers ~ afterall, isn't that what we get the most of :) I think I see a few "keepers" in this post!! I have been trying to find the right poinsetta flower to make for Mia's hair ~ Kate's is just perfect!!

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  35. LeighAnneNovember 11, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Adorable Bloopers. I love Kate's dress and bow, so pretty. So glad you are about to knock out the packing! :) Have a great week.

    LeighAnne

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  36. KimNovember 11, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Everyone of these photos is simply precious!

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  37. KatyNovember 11, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    Darling photo op, they all look so sweet! Beautiful children. Hope you're doing well and glad you're back blogging. Kudos on getting more done in the house.

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  38. Rebecca LilyNovember 11, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Very sweet pictures - and these are the outtakes?? I can't wait to see the keepers!

    xoxo

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  39. ColleenNovember 11, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    These are precious bloopers!! Several that are definite keepers!!! It is always those bloopers that end up our favorites years later:)!
    I haven't attempted the Christmas photo shoot yet. It seems to get tougher as the kids get older. I didn't think it would work that way but it does.
    Love Kate's hair clip! Adorable!!

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  40. MIMILEENovember 11, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    How precious the BLOOPERS are! Can't imagine the ONE you picked to use......it must be PERFECT!!!

    Thanks for sharing your darling family!

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  41. LaLaNovember 11, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Oh, these are wonderful!! Can't wait to see the keeper!!

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  42. t~November 11, 2008 at 1:10 PM

    Yes, we have plenty of bloopers as well! Yours aren't to bad for bloopers. I have some tears in mine....sigh.

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  43. The OswaldsNovember 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    I actually love the 2nd pic and think it would be a wonderful Christmas card. But I am sure you have chosen a wonderful one too. Beautiful Family!

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  44. HeatherNovember 11, 2008 at 4:35 PM

    Oh dear, the decisions you have to make, friend - these are amazing, I cannot imagine how adorable the keeper is!!! Wish you were here to capture the ladybugs and get me one of those perfect pictures:)

    I have some things for you - just haven't had a chance to get to the post office - all in good time;)

    Someone commented they are happy you are home for the holidays and I second that -I am so happy for you all that you are home.

    The kids have changed a lot! I cannot get over it...Kate's dress is darling, I have been eyeing a Strasburg myself and just don't know if I can do it this year (boo hiss!) Love her Leslie clippie, so special!

    Have a super week, my dear.
    Love,
    Heather

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  45. MagsNovember 11, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Your children are adorable. I love the bloopers. I'd steal the idea but we already have our Xmas picture for this year...it's a family picture, taken this Summer at my brother's wedding. I'll have to remember to do the bloopers next year.

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  46. The Cape HouseNovember 11, 2008 at 5:02 PM

    I love the last one! (and Kate's dress, too!)

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  47. Pixel Fairy PrincessNovember 11, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    LOL - I love the images but I really LOVE your captions! Crack me up! If these are the "bloopers" i am sure that the one you picked is amazing :D
    Ladybug hugs,
    ;D

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  48. AnonymousNovember 12, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    Kim,

    I just love the pictures! Can't wait to see the "keeper"! Hope you are getting settled in your new home.

    Dawn

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  49. KeishaNovember 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Oh... these are FUNNY!!! lol!

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  50. KeishaNovember 12, 2008 at 8:26 AM

    Oh... these are FUNNY!!! lol!

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  51. Don and Lisa OsbornNovember 12, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    It is always such a relief to know I am not alone in my effort to get a good shot for the Christmas card. I've decided my pictures will probably always be bloopers. Oh well, that is real life.

    The peanuts look wonderful and I know you probably got many great shots.

    Blessings & love~
    Lisa

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  52. UnknownNovember 13, 2008 at 1:56 AM

    Hi! I happen to work at Minted and I'd love to give you a special offer to entice you to try us out! Our holiday cards are printed on 130-pound, 100%-recycled cardstock, which is a beautiful, high-quality paper that’s thicker and more environmentally friendly than any other in the holiday photo card market. Please email me at michelle at minted dot com so I could give you the offer code!

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  53. ShanaNovember 13, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Funny but beautiful bloopers! I love these! All three are such beauties!

    xoxo

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  54. CindySeptember 29, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    OH SO PERFECT! EVEN THE BAD ONES ONES ARE GOOD ONES!
    LOVED HER HAIR TOO!

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