Remember last week how I was all, “I’m going to do one themed photo shoot each week for the rest of the year!”? I even had all the themes planned out. Oh, fool that I am! I should have just kept my big mouth shut because this past weekend my theme was going to be “fall fun.” The location I was going to use was absolutely GORGEOUS. The trees were all different colors, it was right by the river, and the grass was beautifully green. So, naturally it snowed a good 8 inches this weekend.
Refusing to give up after only one week into this goal, I decided to go with the flow and change it to “winter wonderland.” I thought I’d include all 3 (and a half!) of us in this one, just for fun! In my daydreams, the photo shoot resulted in beautiful photos of us romping around, tossing snow around like glitter from heaven. It was going to be so freaking adorable- Parenting magazine was going to be begging to use the photos.
However, I’m actually a fairly practical person and knew that reality probably wouldn’t be that glamorous. We’re going to Utah next week and will most likely get our “real” family photos done then, so all I wanted was one cute picture to put in an album. Apparently, I was reaching for the stars even with that goal. See for yourself!
I call this one: “Maybe people will think Lydia is actually laughing…”
I call this one: “Please don’t notice that we are restraining our child.”
I call this one: “Suprise- click! Better invest in a remote control trigger already.”
I call this one: “Heeeeeere’s DADDY!”
Ooooooh, my personal favorite! I call this one: “Merry Christmas! Love, The Creepersons.”
I call this one: “How are we surprised AGAIN?!”
I call this one: “Blurtastic Fun!”
I call this one: “The picture that could have been: A lesson in why where you focus is so important”
So what did I learn? Here’s the list:
1. There is no frolicking and playing in the snow when your kid hates the snow and refuses to be put down.
2. Buy a wireless trigger already! I can’t believe I don’t own a wireless trigger. Ugh!
3. Just because you could take photos of the 3 of you by yourself when she was a newborn, doesn’t mean you can take photos by yourself of the three of you when she’s a toddler.
4. “Spontaneous” DIY family photos are a bad idea. Just go with the professional ones.
5. Announcing your goals publicly should be thought out carefully in advance.
I’m thinking of turning this into a “Failed Family Photos” mini album. What do you think?!