Family Pictures

Every year we get family pictures so we can send out a Christmas card with our sweet faces pasted all over them. I am amazed we can get a shot with us smiling. Adam and I spend the entire time telling this kid to look at the camera and trying to coax another one to smile. My brother William and his sweet family came down to attend the parade with us. So, I asked him if he could snap a few photos of us with his awesome camera. He was kind enough to put up with us for the thirty minutes we had allotted. Needless to say, we didn't have a lot of time to get this done. As I went through the pictures he took, it was apparent that I was going to have to choose a picture where only Adam and I were looking at the camera. I decided to post a few "outtakes" of our session. I can laugh at them now since I have had time to get over the fact that my kids are stinkers and can't seem to cooperate and smile at the camera.

Spring Break ~ The Botanical Gardens

We were so lucky to be able to hang out with cousins this Spring Break. The Kirchners were here for Spring Break and ready to party with us! We had numerous dips into the hot tub and yummy feasts at Momo and Papa's house.

~Monday~

We went to the Botanical Gardens and had professional photos taken by Michelle's friend Alyssa. My kids are REBELS I tell you. Todd looked everywhere but at the camera. Reagan either ran from us or pouted in most of the shots. Sweet little Layton hammed it up! He did a great job. This won't last long but for now I will enjoy it!

Almost looking at the camera

My Reagan

(Photo taken by Kaitlyn)

If that doesn't make you smile!

Dear Santa,

Family Pictures 2009

Taking family pictures is one of those bittersweet things we as parents do for our posterity. I love the end result of seeing my beautiful family but hate the process. This year Reagan was all over the place. I could not get that girl to sit still for nothing hence the absence of her in several pictures. Todd and Reagan busted out into the park like they had never been outside before in their life. Anyways, we did get a couple of cute pictures. Thanks Donelle, for coming and snapping the pictures before heading to work. I present to you our family pictures 2009:

Why I love taking family pictures...

So close

Smile Reagan

Over here Reagan

Look at the camera Todd

Look at the person holding the camera

Reagan look at mommy

Okay, we're done

Familes are Forever

My family and I headed out last week for our annual photo shoot with the Quinn family. We had technical problems with the cameras. The kids wanted to play and run away. Reagan wanted to play in the water. But, when I look at the few pictures we did get they are priceless. I am so proud of my family. We are far from perfect but we love each other.

Then men in my life.

My Princess with her daddy.