Lilly and her stand in

Once Lilly stormed off the set in a labor dispute, Elise quickly volunteered to wear a pretty petticoat and eat a lollipop because....who wouldn't?   She was actually pretty cooperative for Elise, which I think all goes back to the lollipop.  Will work for candy.

{Family love}

I realize that sometimes family pictures are stressful for us moms, but I have to say that I love to watch the love that emanates between parents and siblings.  It reminds me of my Hannah telling me how we were happy when she was born.  She quickly added, "But not as happy was when Lilly was born!"  I explained to her that we have been that happy with each baby, but I think it is great that she remembered Lilly's birth that way.  Back to this last shoot.  To see this sweet girl be absolutely adored by her big brothers like she is the coolest thing since sliced bread made my day.  Aren't babies great that way?  We also took some family pictures, but those will have to come after I slap photoshop around a bit for not behaving properly and renaming all of my files when saving them.  (It has a mind of its own, I tell you!)

Continued

Alas. The pictures from last week that I promised.   Can I tell you how much I enjoy seeing families interact as I take their pictures?  It is truly just down right fun, which is why some of my favorite shots are when they are looking at each other instead of at me.

preview time

And boy is this really a preview.  I have most of the pictures ready, but I am running off to Outdoor School with the girls before I get to finish.  So a little nibble for now and then I will post more next week after we unpack.