Hey, I’m allowed to cheat now and then, right? I know I said I wouldn’t post until after Christmas but . . .but. . .
Out of about 150+ that I’ve taken all week, I’m pretty proud of myself for only posting two! 
Good to be Home
"It is a happy art, the art of living together in tender love." JRM
Good to be Home 
That would be a wonderful Christmas card picture.
Of course you couldn’t resist! Very sweet family.
“Cheating” of this kind is a good thing! Thanks for sharing these photos. The lighting is so soft – I love it, and the sweet family pictured here.
and we need to SEE you all for Christmas!
I’ve missed you. And I don’t think it is cheating. It is Christmas!! Don’t you just love the excitement expressed by the children when the tree goes up and the house gets decorated! Have a happy celebration with your lovely family. Blessed New Year as well.
I love those pictures. I’m glad you couldn’t resist.
Oh Shanda, that family photo is marvelous ~ and you are not cheating; you are sharing your joy ~ and I thank you!
i didn’t expect you to post for a while… what a lovely surprise
i hope that you and your beautiful family are haing a blessed christmas season.
(i really liked the ides of putting pine cones on the christmas tree…)
I missed you, girl…….Great photo of your sweet fam.xox
Great family picture’s and you know what it hard to stay off xanga, (smile) have a beautiful christmas and hope to see more of your great picture soon,
sandy
Beautiful! Thanks for letting us see! Now go away! LOL!
Love the family picture! Merry Christmas (and I miss your posts)! Suz
Wonderful picture!
That is such a good family picture! Thanks for coming back for those two pics!
I feel like you are my extended family!!! I see more pictures of you guys than I do my cousins and aunts and uncles!!! I’m thankful for you today.
I’m glad you made a small exception (2 out of 150!!!!) I enjoyed hearing from you!Please, if you don’t mind, take the time to visit my site because I’ve just posted a prayer request for another Xanga friend who’s daughter has been tragically injured. The family needs prayer as their child lies in the hospital.Thanks!
Cute photos Shan! I love your tree. Love you too! Lish
Love the pictures! There is something so warm and nostalgic about a photo of a family under the Christmas Tree.
Beautiful family!!
Wonderful pictures of you and your sweet family!
Oh, what a pleasant surprise to open up my xanga digest that is sent to me everyday and find that you posted! 🙂 We will allow you to cheat! It is always a special treat! 🙂 I just pull up my seat…and…and…hmmm…trying to think of another word…(cheesy I know!) ENJOY!!! I know it doesn’t go, but that is what I do every time I open up your blog and drop into your special world that you share with us all! OH, and cheat any time you want! 🙂 We will all enjoy it I am sure!!! Love your family picture!!!! Great!! Amazing to get all of those sweet little faces looking so sweet and at the camera all at the same time! 🙂 Great job! Merry Christmas!!!
What a nice family! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Shanda those pictures are just gorgeous! Thanks for breaking your self-imposed hiatus to share them with us. I can’t wait to see more when the holidays are over.
Have a blessed and merry Christmas!
Love, Kelly
Great pics Shanda!! I hope that you are enjoying this Christmas season with your family. Thinking of you!
Very sweet! Caleb and his train crack me up. I think I’ll try to call you later…
Happiness! Both your family enjoying Christmas and your post to share it. Lord bless you! Jenny
I love the picture. I missed you yesterday…I also really missed the kids last night 😦 I hope everything is ok. Take care.
How sweet, David wrapping his arms around his Daddy and Caleb chomping on his train LOL. Glad you couldn’t wait to share these pictures with us. Have an awesome week
yAy! glad you cheated. 🙂 love the shots. you look great in red.enjoy that sweet family of yours ~
What a beautiful family you have. Merry Christmas, looks like you guys are enjoying the season, what a great tree! Take care and hugs!
What a beautiful family! God has blessed you greatly! 🙂 Merry Christmas, Shanda!
Ha well you could post all 150 as far as I am concerned, love your photos!!!!
Great picture!!! It would make a lovely Christmas card.