Our Family Of Four

To those of you who think this photographer mom has special powers to make her kids smile and pose just right, I want to assure you that you can put that lie to rest. This past weekend when it was our turn to look happy and all put together in front of the camera. Easier said than done. Isaac decided he was going to throw a wrench into the plan. Or at least throw a fit anyway. My always happy baby boy was anything but. About 5 minutes into the session he was callin' it quits. After a few tosses in the air, lots of peek-a-boo, snot and tears, this momma wasn't sure what to do. Of course Daddy saved the day. He ran into the house and brought out a granola bar...or maybe three and we just keep shoving them in for the rest of the session. Worked like a charm. Boys and their bellies. Malakai on the other hand always does great and was true to his nature. And all the images of Eric and I...let's just say if there was sound in pictures, it would probably change the way you think when you look at our calm, focused faces. There might have been a wailing child a few feet away from us. But rest assured, big brother was making sure that granola bar got into the right place. Thanks to my dear friend, Voni for making this annual tradition of fall family pictures one we always look forward to, even with snot and tears. Ah yes, memories. Here we are...no faking anything.