The Best

So we had a family photo shoot a while back. Those don't happen around here a whole lot. Some of our tribe don't like them. Last year we had some real issues.

So this year I made a general announcement that we would be having family pictures on such and such a date and at that time anyone who shows up with a good attitude will be welcome to participate.

And if you really don't want to be in the picture then that is totally fine. I will be having them taken  regardless. 

Everyone showed up. AND THEY SMILED. It wasn't a huge fight with pouting or tight lipped, "I am smiling" phrases tossed around. It was a beautiful (windless) Fall evening. It was perfection.

Until Michael decided he was done, and since he really is the boss, that was just fine.

We got some really great pictures and I didn't end up resenting the people in them after I hung them on the wall. Bonus.

But of course this little guy can do no wrong.

We got some artsy shots too. Loving the clouds.

Michael was great. As long as you didn't want him in a group shot.

He was way too interested in the water. Can't say I blame him. It was magical!!

So until next year we are finished being posers. hahaha Really though I am so beyond thankful for these people of mine. I love them dearly.

Some Pictures

I fell of the wagon again. I said I was going to do more posts and here I am....letting a month go by. Well I am just throwing a bunch of pictures on the page with a brief description of what we've been up to and calling it a day. I think my Instagram account has had a better detailing of life right now. But I WILL do better. Jo and I went to the ward luau in October. Good times. I love that girl. She is so much fun!!

My little buddy loves to be read to. He has a few favorites but will bring over all of his books at some point during our day. I love this time we are getting to spend together. It fills my heart and makes me happy.

He is loving the rocking horse that was his daddy's when he was small. He is growing so fast. It amazes me to see the changes in him every day. He is liking having his own room in their new apartment too. It is so fun to be this close to where they live. I couldn't ask for more!!

We had some family pictures taken last month. We even got some good selfies too. I will post my favorite shots next post. There were so many good ones. Everyone cooperated. It was short and sweet. It made this mama happy.

Jim doesn't do selfies as a general rule...but for Jo he let his rule slide. He loves spending time with her. I can't say I blame him. She is pretty fantastic. We got pretty lucky in the kid department. Both our kids are rock stars!!