I love me some holiday cards. Every day since Thanksgiving I’ve been eagerly running down to our mailbox, hopeful there will be cards addressed to the family. Believe me when I say that if there isn’t a card, my day gets a little dimmer (dudes, I don’t have a job, remember? It’s the small pleasures!).
The last two years were too crazy to send holiday cards, so I wanted to make sure I made a splash with our cards this year. Or, at the very least, improve on the last card we sent out in 2005.
The text below the photo said, “kiss me at midnight!”
It took me almost two hours to get that shot, so you can imagine how skeptical Mike was when I told him what I was planning to attempt for this year’s card. But before I get to that, I have to show you our GROWN UP card. You see, some people didn’t appreciate the picture of Rigby on her way to a New Year’s party (I don’t name names, but if you know his mom’s name you can insert it here). I had the opportunity to design and review cards through Minted.com (you can see my review at Hot Mom Reviews), but I had to have my cards done by October. I wasn’t really in the creative holiday mood at that point, so I went with this perfectly lovely design.
It’s nice. Mike’s mom loves it.
Anyway, this year’s card is my favorite. Of course, I don’t know if I will ever actually send them out, since UPS keeps saying they attempted to deliver the cards, and I keep saying that they are flat out LYING. But I digress.
I thought it would be impossible to get Rigby to stay still long enough for the pictures. I was wrong. Rigby allowed me to put all sorts of accessories and costumes on her, without even trying to run away. Rigby got LOTS of treats that day.
Madeline, on the other hand…she was not as agreeable. That is why you don’t work with animals OR babies.
I’d hoped to show the card on the internet today, but thanks to FREAKING UPS, I’m holding off. I want everyone to be surprised when they open their envelopes. So hopefully UPS will stop making up lies and deliver my freaking cards already!
Don’t worry, I’ll post the card soon. It’s worth the wait. Believe me.
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Oh – tomorrow I’m writing about Mike’s new job! He asked me to hold off one more day.
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
I love the Rigby card from 2005, too cute! I do love the “grown up” cards and I can’t wait to see your fun cards.
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texasholly @ June Cleaver Nirvana says:
Oh I love both cards. Who doesn’t love a dog in glasses…totally worth the pain you went through to get the picture. Damn UPS.
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CourtneyRyan says:
I think the one of Rigby is a hoot and the one of Maddie is adorable! (Glad Mike’s mom approves )
I’d be happy to send on you one (or 3) of the ones I’m sending out this year if it will cheer you up, I love reading your blog!
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Colleen - Mommy Always Wins says:
LOVE both – would love to see the “fun” card. Damn UPS. I’ve had my *own* issues with them. (Oh, like the time I started getting bills for some California company’s shipping. No lie. I shipped something, ONCE via UPS online and in return I got MONTHS worth of phone calls trying to prove I wasn’t this company and I wasn’t in CA. Dudes, I’m in WI, OK? Apparently my “shipper #” was close to theirs. BAH!)
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AMomTwoBoys says:
UPS…I’m going to have to have a word with them.
Maybe I’ll bitch out my UPS guy when he delivers my packages on time today and in a freindly manner. Or, maybe not.
LOVE both cards and I’m SO excited to see your other card. The curiosity is killing me!
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Shireen says:
That picture of Maddie is beautiful!
Can’t wait to see the “fun” card~
Gudrun says:
ooh, now I am totally excited to check back and see the real card when UPS gets around to delivering it! Beautiful picture of your daughter, however!
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ali says:
i’ll think i’ll blame ups for my lack of cards this year. not my complete and total forgetfulness and laziness. ali = fail.
i can’t wait to see the card!
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PsychMamma says:
Maddie’s beautiful, Rigby’s hilarious and I’m dying of suspense to see the “fun” card. Thanks for sharing!
Mandy says:
Those two are awesome! Your little girl is beautiful!
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Issa says:
Oh that is a great shot. She’s just beautiful.
I don’t know, it doesn’t seem to get easier to take holiday photos as they get older. I about had to kill mine to get my shot. But you know, the shot of three dead children wouldn’t have put anyone in the holiday spirit.
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Insta-mom says:
Given how fabulous the other cards are, I can’t wait to see the one UPS is hoarding all to themselves.
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heartatpreschool (Kari) says:
Love both of the ones you were able to show. Can’t wait to see this years!!!
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Alison says:
That card is beeeee-yooo-tiful.
But, uh, wait till Maddie’s a teenager. Trying to send a photo holiday card will actually be harder, because she will whine, complain, and then scrutinize every single photo until you give up. (It finally happened this year, with two stepsisters who are extremely picky about photos, we’re going with regular cards this year).
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Susan says:
After the two GREAT cards you just showed us, I can’t wait to see this years! And congrats on Mike’s new job. I hope it’s a UPS straightening out their shit.
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Kristabella says:
I love both cards.
I never sent cards until a few years ago. Dusty Baker had been recently named the manager of the Cubs and he came to a 49ers game and I took a photo with him on the sideline and that was my Xmas card. The next year it was Mark Grace. And then Mike Ditka. Last year, Jerry Rice.
You can see why my list is 140 people. And the pressure to run into famous people every year is OVERWHELMING!
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Cathy says:
I love the 2005 one! So cute.
Also – this year’s “grown up” card – very classy. But I can’t wait to see what you’re really going to send. I hope UPS figures it out.
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Jennifer says:
Both of those those are geat! I look forward to the next one!
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jessi says:
I love the ones from the last two years. I can’t wait to see what you sent out for this year!
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Elaine says:
That shot of your dog is too good. And your baby, well she’s just the precious-est thing! I am sure your card is just wonderful and I hope UPS gets their act together ASAP!!
Em says:
It’s Sunday, so I’ll give UPS the benefit of the doubt.
I’ll be back tomorrow!! Em
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preTzel says:
So, did you get the cards yet? I hate when companies say they deliver something and they didn’t. I’ve been a thorn in UPS’ side before because of their inept delivery service.
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