Because our entire family lives far away, it's an EVENT when we are all together.  And every time we are together my dad says, "All I want is one good family picture."  We have varying degrees of success on this front depending on the weather and photographer.  

So this Christmas I set out to make sure it happened by hiring my friend and co-worker Carla to do the photo for my dad's Christmas present.  The weather cooperated, albeit a little sunny, Carla was up for the crowd and other than Canaan being a little uncooperative, whiny terror, I'd call it a success!  That little boy who loves to pose for the camera was having none of it when it counted!