Today was a beautiful day! We decided to take advantage of a warm fall day and head out hiking with Torrey's family after church.
So, I thought to myself what a great opportunity to get a jump start on our Christmas card photo. Beautiful scenery, we're outdoors which suits our family and we had oodles of entertainment to help capture the attention and muster up some super smiles from the boys.
We knew a great spot on the trails and got all set up. Scenery-check. Both boys still not full of mud-check. Entertainment-check. We are all dressed and somewhat decent-check.
And this is what I got.
Take 1. Seriously. Haiden was being silly back to the behind the scenes entertainment.
Take 2. Nice.
Take 3. "Haiden, we are not doing a silly picture anymore. Let's take a good one quick and we'll see if Grandpa has a treat in his bag." Yes, we bribe. Hey, we're talking our Christmas card here!
Take 4. Ugh. Haiden was already trying to get down to get his treat and Cameron, well, that's Cameron.
Take 5.....and we're done. And I didn't show takes 5-10. Not any better.
**sigh**
We knew a great spot on the trails and got all set up. Scenery-check. Both boys still not full of mud-check. Entertainment-check. We are all dressed and somewhat decent-check.
And this is what I got.
Take 1. Seriously. Haiden was being silly back to the behind the scenes entertainment.
Take 2. Nice.
Take 3. "Haiden, we are not doing a silly picture anymore. Let's take a good one quick and we'll see if Grandpa has a treat in his bag." Yes, we bribe. Hey, we're talking our Christmas card here!
Take 4. Ugh. Haiden was already trying to get down to get his treat and Cameron, well, that's Cameron.
Take 5.....and we're done. And I didn't show takes 5-10. Not any better.**sigh**
Take 4 is the winner for me! I think it's perfect! Getting a great family photo at this stage of life is just too much to hope for, I think! :)
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