The Photo Shoot

I woke up Sunday morning determined. Determined to get to church. Determined to have all the boys wear their matching dress shirts. Determined to get a picture of them all matching. I knew it would be a push to get the pictures before we left. Josh was rushed through feeding and wasn’t happy. This was the result of try number one: When we got home, I was even more determined to get the picture NOW. Because I knew Seth and Sam wouldn’t want to keep their nice dress clothes on—and even if they did, they would be dirty ASAP. Attempt number two: Calm baby with daddy before we tried setting him down. Isn’t the lighting perfect? Seth and Sam posing while Ben’s trying to calm Josh down And…fail Honestly, I just might frame this. Because the older boys look so handsome. And Josh crying face is so hilarious. And really, the lighting is perfect.

So…you may think I would give up there. Nope. I just wanted a decent picture of the three of them. I tested the water on just Josh playing on our front rug. It really was a good backdrop: Well, it wasn’t perfect lighting and Sam and Seth are back in their play clothes, but at least it’s all three of my wonderful sons: My heart is so full and happy! (Sam, Seth)

Pumpkin Patch with Papa

Everyone is upset about the government shut down—except me! It meant that my dad was put on furlough (he works for the Forest Service); therefore, he was able to come up and visit us. I was SO thankful for an extra set of hands. We had a really wonderful time with Papa. (and, yes, I think that the government shut down is ridiculous—I’m just happy to benefit from it :)

Papa, Seth, Sammy

It was an attempt at a picture of me and the boys. Seth wouldn’t come over to pose, Sam wouldn’t look at the camera, and I needed some sunglasses. Oh well. Such a sweet picture of Josh and Papa