Family Pictures Fall 2017

So, for this year, I purchased a local photographer's mini session for our family pictures. Family pictures can get so expensive, but I really want them once a year because the kids grow and change so much! With a mini session, the photographer spent about 20 minutes with us and gives us about 25 pictures and we can choose 15 of those to keep digital copies of. So, we were taking a chance that she could get good shots within a short time frame. The kids did good, but it was SO STEAMY AND HUMID AND HOT! Why is College Station so humid?? I was pleased with the pictures, but might save my money next time to get a full session with someone. For example, we only got one photo of the kids and Grace isn't even looking at the camera! ha! So, I think we need more time when they are little. Anyways, you will see these on your Christmas cards too, but I'll share now!

Christmas Card Pictures in Downtown Bryan

So, when we had family pictures made in September, I was thrilled because that meant I already had my Christmas card photos ready to use! But, as time got closer to order them, I decided I really wanted an updated picture of Everly on them since she is 3 months older now. I was just going to take one of her, but that thought eventually turned into us dressing the kids in Christmas outfits and taking our own pictures in downtown Bryan on Saturday morning. Vic was my photographer's assistant and the kids lasted just long enough. Now that our Christmas cards are mailed, I'll share some of these cute pics!

So, this one wasn't great, but I just want to point out how much of a great big brother Atticus is. He can barely hold her, but he loves to try!

 Vic is the most photogenic person I know! Always camera ready! ha!

 I'm not going to lie. We were SO proud to get this one picture of all three kids cooperating at once!

 This girl looks so different than her precious 4 month old photos!

 She is really into posing with one leg up lately. Crazy girl!

 We attempted props, but didn't have much luck. But look at this precious baby below!

So so fun! Hope everyone liked their Christmas card!

Update on Grace's hair for picture day

So, you know how I posted those adorable pictures of Grace and the curls in her hair? Well, I'm glad I did and took my own pictures. Check out what happens when you put Grace in front of a photographer after her hair has been in 100% humidity for no more than 2 hours. Note: These are the proofs and the only ones we will ever have...not buying this round of precious pictures!

I mean, her face says it all. I think we will stick with my amateur photo instead.

Family Pictures 2016

Since most of us would be together for Pa's 90th Birthday, we decided to have family pictures done again. The last time we had them done was when Atticus was only 6 months old, and a lot has changed since then! So, here are some of my favorites!

 Poor Everly was DONE with pictures; all she wanted was a nap....

And for this last one, do you know what Grace said when she saw this picture of her and Melbo? "Where's Bubba?" She knows wherever Melbo is, Bubba the cat must be close by.