Holiday Pictures FAIL

As a photographer, I work with a lot of families, children, and the occasional pet.  I've received a lot of comments along the lines of "I want to learn my camera better, so I can take more pictures of my kids" That's a great idea ... in theory

My kids, and dogs are SO uncooperative with me.  The kids see my camera, and roll their eyes and frown ... the dogs see my camera, and think that they can misbehave if I'm "hiding" behind the camera, and not keeping a stern eye on them, lol

Here's pictures from our recent attempt at Christmas photos, feel free to laugh.

This one is the epitome of our photoshoot

I love how the dogs can't even be looking the same direction.  And the baby is too busy playing with leaves.  This will probably be our Christmas card picture though - it might not be perfect, but its real life, and I love it :)

 So, how awkward would it be to send out cards with just one of our kids pictures?

"Happy Holidays ... from the two who behaved" ;)