Wow That's a Bad Photo of Me, Or Don't Take A Picture of Me Our Middle School Age Children Will Know Santa Doesn't Fill the Sockings

I came across tonight's pictures when looking for pictures for Wednesday's post.  My mother obviously doesn't want her picture taken.  Also obvious she should have ignored the camera.  There are two possible reasons for the expression, one she is genuinely surprised by my dad taking photos or second she did not want the secret of Christmas reviled.  I was in Middle School by the time these photos were taken, so the secret wasn't much of a secret.  It is nice to think however that mom wasn't just going through the paces when it came to holidays, she was still trying to make it special.