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we had a gorgeous weekend here in so cal. the weather was delightful and we had 2 of our men come home to us! just thought this one was funny.. it's so papparazzi.. her carrying her gear- trying to stay away from the lens.
with elsie (and many toddlers, i'm sure) there is always a period of reacquainting that needs to take place before full on cuddles are given. uncle's been away at college...
but there were great cheers and a little welcome dance/trot when we picked up daddy at the airport :)
we've had some late nights at the baseball field. it's been exciting and COLD. the weather is rather batty right now.
someone asked me how i get pictures of elsie.. i'd like to say that most of the time she's camera ready. :) this one above is a prime example of bribery. 'snack stand? smile please.' :) but sometimes, as many bribes as i offer, she will not budge. i get this.
me: 'please elsie? turn around, real quick.' e: 'no. i'm drawing.'
ok fine. i actually like the way this looks anyways :)
LOL! Glad to see that Miss E works the same way mine do!! Thanks for answering my quessie!
Posted by: Jen Hall | May 06, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Elsie is so sweet.
Love how you take those pictures of her.
Posted by: Irene | May 06, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Great photos as always, Jaime! Sometimes those ones from behind really tell a good story. I got a great shot of my younger son writing a story...photo taken from behind so you can see his hand and his handwriting! Can't wait to scrap that one!
My question would be: how many photos do you take to get the "perfect" shot? You always seem to have such great shots of your kiddos. Sure wish mine were as cooperative! Hahaha :)
Posted by: trina jaynes | May 06, 2008 at 01:23 AM
I love seeing all of your shots :) You are just too stinkin' good!
Posted by: ShellyJ | May 06, 2008 at 05:36 AM
I love the drawing one!! These are great!
Posted by: Jessi | May 06, 2008 at 06:54 AM
LOVE all of these!
and i agree about the one of her drawing! love IT!
many times i will tell my kids to stop what they are doing and look at me, but then i always love the ones of them doing their own thing better than when i made them look at me!!! so fuNNY!
oh and by the way, i think your photos just keep getting even better and better, if it's possible!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | May 06, 2008 at 07:33 AM
she's such a diva. lol
Posted by: auts | May 06, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Love the paparazzi photo...too stinking cute! I think you take great photos and i especially love the ones of Elsie cause i have a little girl about the same age. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: lisa | May 06, 2008 at 10:07 AM
I love the pictures you get of all your kids. It's nice to know that I am not the only one who is not always able to get pictures of my little one.
Posted by: Jaime C | May 06, 2008 at 10:37 AM
such gorgeous photos, jamie!
she is beautiful beyond words.
so happy your husband is home!
Posted by: melissa deakin | May 06, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Jamie,
Great photos! Happy to see Uncle Tudor he and Chris look so much alike in that photo. Handsome duo!
Love to you all.xoxoxoxoxoxo
Rachael
Posted by: Rachael | May 06, 2008 at 02:32 PM
everytime i see tudor on your blog i cant believe how big he is.
that pic of caleb makes me miss his hugs.. he's so loving! kiss kiss caleb.
Posted by: mihan | May 06, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Love your photos! What lens did you use on these? Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Abby | May 07, 2008 at 12:35 PM
It's a question I've often thought when I see your gorgeous photos. What lens do you use to get - it always looks awesome!
Posted by: Sarah van Wijck | May 11, 2008 at 03:50 AM
Happy Mother's Day, Jamie!
Posted by: Lea Sanders | May 11, 2008 at 06:20 AM
You have the cutest kids! :) (And, some of the BEST layouts!)
Posted by: Ginger | May 21, 2008 at 01:03 PM