I took my kids out for a little photo shoot yesterday afternoon. Abbie wasn't really too happy for most of the time we were out, so I tried to keep it short. I always ask them (well, the oldest two anyway) if they want to do pictures. If they don't (and won't be bribed) I don't even attempt a photo shoot. Luckily, they're usually happy to pose for me. So yesterday I asked her and she seemed very excited about it, so we drove up to Rockville. There's this really cool staircase and red wall there that I've been wanting to use for a long time, so I thought this would be a good time. Well, I should have known better than to try to take photos when it should have been nap time...Abbie was cold and tired and that is NOT a good combination for her! She's usually ok to skip a nap, but I forgot that she missed it on Saturday too. So anyway, I felt like a rotten mom for dragging her out, but I think I got some cute shots anyway!
Jack is 10 months old now! It won't be long before he's walking and talking. I am SO not ready for that yet! The first year always goes by so fast!
A few years ago, I hit some yard sales and thrift shops and collected some cool old cameras. I got a few of them out to use for props for this shoot. The kids were fascinated and terribly confused by this one, an old TLR (twin lens reflex).
Every time I ask Joey to pose for me, I always have to take turns with him. He'll try one of my ideas, then he'll get to try one of his own. This one was his idea. Sometimes it's really best to let kids do their own thing!
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