Behind the Scenes

When we did our last family photo shoot at Fotofly, Tyler was taking more pictures than the photographer. He said he wanted a feel for how things looked behind the scenes.

He got some funny pictures and I figure they don't need a lot of explanation. We are a silly, fun family, so we are usually smiling anyway. June taught us how to play SNAPS while we were there, but you can't really tell that from the pictures. I enjoyed learning it because she told me how to play it but we made the other girls figure it out. I think they all eventually got it. 

Anyway, enjoy some of the pictures of what goes on while we are taking pictures.

Taking pictures is so fun. I really liked looking at these bloopers after our beautiful pictures. It keeps it real.

Pearl's 8 Year Gallery

What a beauty. Pearl is going to break some hearts as she gets older. Good thing she is only eight right now. She looks pure and sweet in her white dress. This was a fun photo shoot. Enjoy this lovely.

Her baptism day is coming up very soon. She has been ready for a while. Ready to take the next step. I'm so proud of my little Pearly Pea.

Silly Pictures 2018

Silly pictures has been a tradition for many years. It makes me so happy to go back through our stack of silliness. One day I will take all the pictures and make a huge collage on a wall. Hmm. It seems kind of permanent. I guess I better live in a house I plan to stay in forever. 

Anyway, happy April. And enjoy the weird side of our family.

I didn't add enough contrast this time around. I feel like they are too gray. But it is okay. There's always next year. 

Someone Doesn't Have to Wait Anymore

Eight is always an important milestone around here. We are excited that Pearl made it. And it is nice to know that kids do grow out of some weird stuff. Pearl has always been a little different than the other kids. Not necessarily in a bad way. I just don't understand why she thinks and does some things. But either time is fixing things or I am figuring it out. Most likely a little of both. Pearl is so smart and energetic. She is funny and has a lot of spirit. It has been very enjoyable to watch her tackle problems and solve them. And the constant has always been that she is loving. I am grateful that she forgives me for all my weaknesses and faults. I probably don't deserve such a sweetie, but I'll take her.

Pearl's birthday was on a Sunday so we had to split up when we did stuff. She did lunch with Dad before. That is always a favorite.

But she got balloons after.

Most birthday traditions work on the day of, like presents...

measuring...

and treats...

Pearl requested Stuffed Peppers for her birthday dinner, which is funny because she doesn't eat the peppers, but she really likes the filling. And since it was a Sunday, there was bread.

She got a gift from Grandma Dargan a day later. Who doesn't like gifts that come after your birthday. Those are often my favorite.

She told me it was a great birthday. We loved on her all day. Even Pip got into the festivities. It reminded me of a certain picture from another birthday.

Life is good when you are eight and Pearl is getting baptized very soon. Her birthday photo shoot was so lovely. I'll get that on here soon.