The tree is trimmed, the halls are decked, the cookie dough is in the fridge waiting to be rolled and cut and baked and then smeared with icing in a three-generation free-for-all tonight. There are presents under the tree guaranteed to blow two little minds, and Santa is set to be a hero. The stockings are hung with those removable plastic hook things on the living room sliding glass door, for lack of a chimney by which to hang them with care.
Merriest of merries to you and yours from me and mine. May you have a season of wonder and joy. And kisses.
Comments (25)
That has to be the sweetest little Christmas picture ever. Looks like you got a haircut for the little boy. I like his little spikey hair :)
Posted by Trish V | December 24, 2009 8:11 AM
Did you tell him to do that or was it a spontaneous act of adorable destruction?
Posted by You can call me, 'Sir' | December 24, 2009 8:17 AM
This is one of the best, sweetest pictures I have ever seen!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by Diane | December 24, 2009 8:56 AM
Are you kidding me with this picture? I mean, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? Are you?
Beth, it's a good thing we have decided this is our last baby because I am positive I just felt my ovaries explode (I can tell Sweetie to cancel his appointment now, yay!).
Merry Christmas!! I hope you guys have a wonderful Eve tonight and Day tomorrow!
-xo
(LOVE Owen's hair btw)
Posted by chatty cricket | December 24, 2009 8:58 AM
What a wonderful picture. I'm impressed you got them to pose in such a perfect way. You must share your secret!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by Michelle | December 24, 2009 9:37 AM
Cutest picture ever!
Merry Christmas to the family!
Posted by coolchick | December 24, 2009 10:06 AM
Merry christmas, have a lovely time!
Posted by Katherine | December 24, 2009 10:41 AM
So sweet! Merry Christmas to you & yours, Beth!
Posted by Caitlin | December 24, 2009 11:23 AM
CUTE! Merry Christmas to you and yours Beth!
Posted by Heather | December 24, 2009 11:34 AM
That photo is amazing. Make my grouchy heart grow, and my ovaries explode! I have enjoyed reading your blog and Chris's blog over the past couple years, and wish you and the entire family a Merry Christmas.
Posted by js | December 24, 2009 11:40 AM
Your kids always make me want to have 40 kids. Or make you and Chris have 40 more kids... because you make excellent kids.
Posted by caleal | December 24, 2009 1:48 PM
Beautiful... hope your sweet family has a wonderful day(s)!
Posted by Marie Green | December 24, 2009 2:10 PM
Same to you guys. xo
Posted by Aimee Greeblemonkey | December 24, 2009 4:37 PM
Got me. That is the greatest picture I have seen in a long time of siblings. Too adorable. Merry Christmas.
Posted by One Mom's Opinion | December 24, 2009 6:17 PM
I am going to go and slash my wrists now because that's just cuteness overload and I can't handle any more...
Posted by Kelly | December 24, 2009 6:33 PM
Oh god. OH MY GOD.
I want your kids for Christmas.
Posted by Mr Lady | December 25, 2009 12:30 PM
OMG! Melt my heart!
Posted by Courtney | December 25, 2009 1:45 PM
Cutest pix ever! I guess it helps to have gorgeous kids, but you've coupled that with the color and balance and composition that add up to superb photos!
Hope Santa was generous with you all!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by Leah Rubin | December 25, 2009 6:16 PM
merry christmas
:-)
Posted by ewe_are_here | December 25, 2009 7:20 PM
um CUTEST kids ever.
Posted by kat | December 26, 2009 2:27 AM
What a sweet picture...
Hoping Christmas in the Cactus-Fish household was wonderful - love to you, Chris, Miss Mia and Owen. :o)
Posted by Emily | December 26, 2009 1:05 PM
Aaaaah if that isn't the sweetest picture ever, I don't know what is.
Posted by Fraulein N | December 28, 2009 10:46 AM
Awwww that has got to be the bestest picture ever!!
Posted by Michelle Pixie | December 28, 2009 3:06 PM
That is the sweetest picture ever! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Posted by carrster | December 29, 2009 10:29 AM
My niece has the same dress and I must say, looked completely adorable in it too! Happy New Year to you and your family!!
Posted by Anonymous | December 29, 2009 11:33 PM