A few weekends ago we had our family photos taken with high hopes that we could get that unicorn photo that makes its appearance on the yearly Christmas card.
Wrangling a 3-year old was a challenge in and of itself, but throw in a 3 month old... Whole. New. Ball game.
Might I also add, trying to love my body in its current postpartum state has been more difficult than I thought. With a little reinforcement from some fabulous blogging friends I was able to see the pictures (read: me in the photos) in a little different light (also read: not hate what I saw).
So, picking *the* photo for the card wasn't the easiest of tasks.
While I'm waiting to share the good ones I thought it only right to show a few of the, "There's no way in hell I'm putting that on a card," photos. Because, honestly, these are the ones that sum up our lives right now.
Onward!
I don't even know what's going on here. What are well all doing?!
During this particular moment in our shoot I looked like a crazed woman...
Wait for it...
Wait for it...
I really like this shot of Marcus and Scott. I just wish the sun wouldn't have caused such a squinty look.
This series I liked, but didn't love.
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| Poor babe. By the last half of the shoot Julia really just wanted to eat and nap. I feel you, lady. That's my idea of a great morning, too. |
I love these! because they are real life right now - so glad you shared them! And your top is amazing!!! It looks awesome on you! Also you don't look like a crazy person in any of the shots! I too like that one of Scott and Marcus! Can't wait to see the ones you did pick but these were great to share!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, the one where he looks like he needs to pee. Made my morning! In all seriousness though, I think you look great :)
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! Your family is so beautiful and that location is kinda dreamy. Can't wait to see your favorite.
ReplyDeleteI think these photos are awesome!!! Right after Emma was discharged from the NICU we had our family photos done for Christmas cards. I remember looking at them after we got them back and crying because we looked like a hot mess. All 3 of us. LOL But now I look at them and laugh and am sooo glad we bought them because it shows what it was truly like to be a very new family of 3. I can't wait to see the photos you have chosen for your card =)
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! And you look wonderful!!! Glad you shared! :)
ReplyDeleteAww I love these! Thanks for sharing! Even though they didn't make the Christmas card, it is totally a good depiction of your life right now so that makes them perfect. That one of the kids and you is so cute... minus the crying I guess, but again, real life :) I love them!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get ours!! :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I love the outtakes just as much as the "good" ones! The kids are adorable, no matter how silly or squinty they are! Can't wait to see which photo you pick for the card! I think you look amazing and so incredibly happy!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh these made me giggle. Pictures with multiple kids is just plain hard! Can't wait to see the ones that made the cut! What a beautiful day for pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love these! As imperfect as they are, I think they are all great! And, lady, you look fabulous! I know we're all our own biggest critics, but you seriously don't look like you had a baby just three short months ago!
ReplyDeleteOuttakes sometimes make you wonder what the heck we were doing in that moment, but years from now you'll look back and smile and your families season of life. Adorable family photos, can't wait to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteYour commentary cracked me up. But you look great! I'm sure the ones you liked will be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI really love all of them, can't wait to see which is the winner! And yes our blog group is the BEST!! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! We just took family pictures, too, since my brother is leaving for his mission, and it was COLD and EARLY, and Rhys was just NOT happy.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I like these too because theyre candid and real. The missing top of Scott's head is like the biggest bummer because arent photographers NOT supposed to do that?! Lol. You look gorgeous and Im so excited to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteCandid pictures are the best!! They made me giggle because that's exactly how our pictures go too. Ha ha!!
ReplyDeleteHysterical! I can't wait to see the real deal!! The setting and outfit choices are both super pretty!!
ReplyDeleteIf these are the outtakes I cannot wait to see the others! These are gorgeous. Loving where you chose to take the pictures! And Marcus' red stripes go perfectly with the backdrop. Pretty obsessed over here.
ReplyDeleteOkay, some of these are funny (peeing and Scott's head cut off...what?), but they are beautiful pictures! I can't wait to see which one you picked!! And I think I am stealing your outfit idea because Louise's is identical to Julia's!! We are taking some on Saturday, and Cameron has already said that he isn't smiling....awesome.
ReplyDeleteEven if they don't make the "card cut" they really are great. That's life! You'll look back and love those one day. That's the great thing about photos. They can bring you right back.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful family! These are great.
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