Yesterday we had Christmas with my mother's family.

Sadly, I didn't get my camera out soon enough to capture excessive pictures of Thad and Rina's (cousins) cute little boys. I caught 'em as they were leaving though!

That's Alex on the left, Thad, and then older brother Logan on the right. They are such well-behaved little boys and so affectionate! Below is one of my favorite pictures from yesterday. It looks like it was taken by someone bungee jumping at the time, but I assure you I was not. My camera isn't so remarkable with the shutter speed.

Alex is just over a year old, and for a fellow with undersized legs, he's surprisingly swift. I like to call this shot The Drive-By Alex-ing.

Then there were cousin Kim's children.

Lyall and Beth were easy subjects as soon as they realized that they were being photographed...I will add some of their pictures to the photographs section later today.

In no time at all, they were directing me as to whom I should photograph...which was actually a relief because my requesting those shots would have been denied...and meanly. Ever notice that adults don't enjoy people who wield cameras? Try it sometime and see...and remember to coat your sensibilities in Teflon first.

That's where I'm going to have to stop for the moment, as mother dearest says I need to get ready so that we can go shopping. What I don't do for that woman!