Posing for the "Card"
The season is upon us and yep, i'm stressed as usual.Bills. Shopping. Decorating. Bills. Shopping. Wrapping. Giving. Receiving.
Stress.
I promised myself that I wouldn't be stressed this year with THE photo.
We wanted a special locale. Didn't find it.
We wanted a special time of day. K was napping.
We wanted different, spectacular, dreamy, and perfect. Doesn't exist.
So we went with a quickie shoot.
We only had two hats.
K was wearing pink. She cried when I put a brush to her hair.
She eye-rolled her brother.
Brother dressed himself in his best holiday wear. At least it was red.
She gave me the most precious "i'm not looking directly AT the camera pose!"
We gave it a shot and I'm thrilled beyond belief.
It's our kind of perfect!
Aren't they cute?!
December 3, 2008 at 3:38 AM
I LOVE the eye roll. The picture turned out great. Sometimes I think a candid is the best picture of all.
December 3, 2008 at 3:51 AM
Beautiful children! Our photos were taken long before the digital era - I used to go through 2-3 rolls of film and hope to find one that was decent. The math works like this - 3 kids are 9 times more difficult to photograph than 2. And as the got older at least one would always say "I don't like the way I look in that picture!" Oh, what fun! I think I still have boxes of "unselected" photos in the basement.
December 3, 2008 at 3:53 AM
Ah, the perfect shoot...only if you're Claudia Schiffer and Annie Liebowitz is the girl behind the camera :)
December 3, 2008 at 4:04 AM
how cute?! I am still coercing my girls to sit together.....I will have to catch them on a good day!
December 3, 2008 at 4:10 AM
Very cute!!
December 3, 2008 at 4:18 AM
I totally think the one with the eye roll was used at the Cheeze house when she was a little girl...me at my sister, of course, not the other way around because little sisters are soooooo wonderful!
December 3, 2008 at 4:48 AM
All your kids are cute, but the littlest one is adorable!!!
December 3, 2008 at 4:58 AM
Jen they are BEYOND cute!!! I LOVE the eye roll-your babies are beautiful and Handsome!
December 3, 2008 at 5:24 AM
Love them! And that K...she could be an actress!
December 3, 2008 at 5:26 AM
Wow! Great pics! And, like yourself, I am VERY thrilled when I get a shot where everyone is "looking" at the camera and no one is crying. It's amazing how you lower some of your expectations when motherhood comes along :-) LOL
December 3, 2008 at 5:39 AM
OMG!!! They are adorable!!! That one is so funny where she rolling her eyes. And it's stretched out, not stressed. Remember?
December 3, 2008 at 5:42 AM
I am a believer (and lover) of real pictures. The un posed, showing the kids personality. Love it.
December 3, 2008 at 5:47 AM
Very cute! Are you going to do a collage or just the last one? Because the others are super cute too!
I posted mine today as well!
December 3, 2008 at 5:55 AM
Makes me feel great about my pictures. At least K smiles. Mikayla won't for the life of me.
December 3, 2008 at 5:55 AM
they came out great; cute cute kids!
December 3, 2008 at 6:00 AM
I can't believe how big K looks, and your boy is looking like a big boy too! And, well, DQ is so starting to look teenagerish!
December 3, 2008 at 6:16 AM
Those are all great pictures. K's hair is fabulous! I would love those locks... Don't stress, it will pass, and look at the little gifts you already have!
December 3, 2008 at 6:32 AM
I think it turned out great! Very cute! We took about 150 in one night in an attempt to get a good one. THe G-man doesn't sit still and would from time to time throw things at the camera. Good thing it's digital!
December 3, 2008 at 6:33 AM
They are super cute! I love that solo shot of the littlest one - so sweet!
December 3, 2008 at 6:34 AM
Very cute pictures!! Your little one has so much personality...its so cute!
December 3, 2008 at 6:45 AM
Oh yeah they're cute! Great pic - it is just perfect. Happy Holidays Jen!
Oh and I have to admit the eye-rolling is pretty darn cute too!
December 3, 2008 at 6:56 AM
awww. they are so sweet!!
December 3, 2008 at 7:05 AM
How very cute. I can see you have much to be thankful for. Merry Christmas.
December 3, 2008 at 7:10 AM
Thos are great pictures! I can't imagine trying to get my two to cooperate, much less 3 or more :) I say good job!!
Love the one of your daughter rolling her eyes at brother..heh!
December 3, 2008 at 7:15 AM
They are scrumptious!!!
December 3, 2008 at 7:39 AM
They are all precious, but that little one looks like a perfect little IMP!
December 3, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Oh but it IS perfect! Nice job Momma...you did it! I'm jealous actually....how the heck am I going to pose a 16 month old and 4 month old - together???? A fiasco for this weekend when Daddy can help I think.
December 3, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Very cute! Thank goodness for digital cameras, huh?
December 3, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Awwww......so stinkin cute!
December 3, 2008 at 7:58 AM
I love them all, so cute. Your children are all so adorable..
December 3, 2008 at 8:01 AM
I love it and the out- takes!
December 3, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Super cute. You should do a collage of the photos.
December 3, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Pics are adorable, just like your kidlets!
But, where are you and the hubsters?
You all are such a fab looking fam!
Happy holidays!
December 3, 2008 at 8:16 AM
They are way cute, and K just steals the show. That is perfect.
December 3, 2008 at 8:26 AM
Adorable! I used to take the cutest Christmas card pics when I had only two kiddos...with three it is impossible!
December 3, 2008 at 8:30 AM
I love the pics! They're so cute!!
December 3, 2008 at 9:09 AM
Ha Ha HA, love K's eye roll!
Picture perfect is right!
December 3, 2008 at 9:41 AM
they are adorable! i love the "not looking" look!!!
December 3, 2008 at 9:49 AM
LOL!! They ARE super cute!
December 3, 2008 at 9:53 AM
way too cute! k's hair reminds me of my oldest when she was that age or so. long curly hair, prob a bit longer than k's, she hated it getting brushed cos of tangles. then my ex MIL took her to get her haircut one day. chopped off half her hair and all her curls. i was PISSED! glad she's not my MIL anymore LOL
December 3, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Great shot! K's hair is beautiful!
December 3, 2008 at 10:29 AM
I love them and they are perfect!!
December 3, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Those are ALL adorable and perfect in my eyes. Love the final result too-so sweet. You have three gorgeous babies.
December 3, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Great shot! I love K's smile - what a little ham!
December 3, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I love these photos! They so say "family!"
December 3, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Such Cuties! Love Love Love the eye roll picture!
I still have to try and take my pics. I am slackin'
December 3, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Oh that little K looks like a handful! I'm amazed you got a shot--- I am posting my attempts at xmas photos on Thursday, as I do not have 1000 expletives to cover the frustration I experience trying to capture them all looking semi-decent. Bah humbug!
December 3, 2008 at 1:06 PM
Your kids are beautiful, just like their mother ;)
December 3, 2008 at 1:44 PM
they are gorgeous! The pics came out great!
December 3, 2008 at 1:51 PM
I'm with ya in the stress department.
We've been talking about THE photo...but have yet to try it. gives me the same feeling as walking into huaunted house.
You did GOOD!
December 3, 2008 at 1:55 PM
Beautiful kids!!! Great pictures! I think the rule is all in the photo and if possible no tears!
December 3, 2008 at 2:44 PM
What GREAT pictures! Those would make an awesome "collage" christmas card...I love all the different shots! :)
December 3, 2008 at 2:48 PM
They are all so cute! And look just like you!
December 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM
They are way cute!!! We are doing our Family pics this weekend. God help us, so that it wont turn ugly around here. None of us like having our pics taken except the little one.
December 3, 2008 at 3:08 PM
SUPER cute!!!! Great job!
December 3, 2008 at 3:51 PM
yes, they are seriously darling... see and you are already ahead of me, thanks fer reminding me what I forgot today!!! eak. Love the pics!!!... ;) LA
December 3, 2008 at 4:13 PM
SO adorable. I'm ALL about the non-traditional picture. Love it.
December 3, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Perfect! Love the photo! Hey there's always Photoshopped hats for fun...lol...
December 3, 2008 at 5:06 PM
Adorable kids. I love the second picture where she is rolling her eyes. Too cute!
December 3, 2008 at 5:18 PM
Cute!!! Your kind of perfect is my kind of perfect!
December 3, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Jen, your kiddos are so cute! i would love the eye rolling photo, adorable!! merry xmas!
December 3, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Yep. They totally are.
I love the eye roll.
December 3, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Love the out takes! So cute. Really love that last one, though.
December 3, 2008 at 9:41 PM
Love those pics!!! Can I be on your christmas card list!? LOL That eye rolling one was the best!
December 3, 2008 at 11:08 PM
They are totally adorable!
And I tagged you. You get a nice award from it though. I know it's a stressful time of year, so don't feel pressured... ;)
December 4, 2008 at 6:26 AM
Love these! I have to get my pictue done as well. Maybe I should have you do it! :0)
December 4, 2008 at 6:29 AM
I just love K's smile...what a doll! Great pictures!
December 4, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Well, there's always PhotoShop, right? I love the photo with the eyeroll - too cute!
December 4, 2008 at 3:40 PM
Oh, they are very cute!
December 5, 2008 at 1:42 PM
BEAUTIFUL! And can I just say that I love all of the expressions on your daughter's face??? They're wonderful. :)
December 5, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Beautiful pictures, your kids are so darn cute.. oh and how the heck did you get that awesome picture of you on your banner? very cool!! :)
December 6, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I'm still glad I can make my girl wear whatever I want - but I'm SO looking forward to making her look at the camera and smile! Right now, we have to take whatever we can get!
December 6, 2008 at 11:05 PM
It's perfect; their personalities shine through that last shot the best :) Love it.
December 7, 2008 at 8:44 PM
OMG - these photos are AWESOME!!!!!! Wow - your kids are beautiful.