Behind the Scenes - My Mothers Day Photo

 

Do you remember this picture?????

 

Everyone is making a pleasant face, looking somewhat at the camera......

 

Want to see what it took to get this ONE picture?????......

 

Over 200 images later....

 

 

 

This is what it looks like during a normal session. 

 

This is real life people.

 

 

 

The baby was running around everywhere....

 

Everyone is climbing everywhere....

Using every distraction method I knew....

 

 Even trying some encouraging words....

 

Now Brayden is FINALLY looking at the camera but the baby

is now trying to kill Brody.....

 

I give up.......

 

 

Fun Times.....

 

Project 52 - Week 22

Our Brayden has decided that he wants to go to Disney World.  After we let him know that it will cost quite a bit of money he decided that he wanted to help.  Last weekend we were having a garage sale and selling all of our baby stuff (tear).  Brayden wanted to sell some cookies and lemonade to help with our Disney World fund.  He probably gave away more cookies and lemonade then he actually sold and he didn't understand why someone wouldn't want to drink lemonade at 7am.  It was so cute to watch him interacting with people. Sweet little Brody sat next to him all day and just snacked on cookies and drank lemonade.....Quality control!

 

A few hours of work and our little man made $12.25.  He was so excited.  We have a ways to go before our trip but it is so sweet that he wanted to help.

 

 

Boys....you make me so proud!

till next week.....

Project 52 - Week 21

Well, It is happening....my baby is heading to Kindergarten.  I seriously don't know where the time went.....how is he old enough for Kindergarten?  Mama's denial has set in.....I am thrilled for him because I know he will LOVE it.  He is such a special little guy and I know he is going to do great. 

 

My boys were so fortunate to get to attend Sonshine Academy in Colleyville.  It is such a wonderful program where my boys not only learn their letters and numbers but Bible stories and most importantly The Gospel.  You have no idea how grateful I am for the seeds they have planted in my little guys. 

 

Brayden graduated from PreK from Sonshine academy.  It was such an adorable graduation ceremony. I was so thankful to get to be there and I was so happy my husband and my parents were able to be there too. 
 

I want my boys to know how important it is for them to do well in school, and for them to truly value their education.  If you have an education you can really do anything.....

 

 

Love you Brayden.......

 

Till next week.......

 

 

Project 52 - Week 20

The entry for this week really does not need much explanation.  My boys LOVE to wrestle.  It is a nightly occurrence in our house and Daddy is usually right in the middle of them.  It is a hard thing to teach boys that you can wrestle and play but it is not ok to be too rough and hurt each other.  It is a skill we are continuously working on....

 

Baby Brother is now getting where he wants to get in on the action but usually he ends up being at the bottom of the dog pile....don't worry...Mama is a step away and saves him.

 

 

I love these moments.  I love that they love to play together.  I love listening to their sweet laughter.

Till next week.....
 

Project 52 - Week 19

Now that I am a Mama of these three precious boys I LOVE Mother's day.  I know there are lots of people that don't think it is a real holiday but come on....Mama's work so hard.  We deserve a day.  I love the little things that my boys make for me, I love the hugs and kisses and my little guys telling me how much they love me.  Best day ever. 

 

This year all I wanted was a picture with all of my boys and I wanted to be in the picture.  Since I am usually behind the camera I often get left out of lots of memories and I often regret that.  So, this mother's day I wanted to be front and center and I wanted the three best things I ever did in the picture with me.  My sweet husband let me boss him around, change the settings, micromanage....I can't help it.  But, he did an amazing job.  I love the results.....

 

I have the privilege of being the mom to these three little angels and I will love them no matter what. I hope they grow up to be happy and I will be there for them no matter what. 

 

Stay tuned for another blog post that has all of the outtakes from this session.....there were a lot!!!!!

 

Love you boys.....

 

Till Next Week.....