I wasn’t very happy with his beach pictures because he had such a terrible burn in them.  Even Photoshop couldn’t compensate for the red skin, so when we got home and he was healing up a bit, I took these.

They’re ok, I guess.

At least, I know 10 years from now I will be pleased with them.

But it is so dang hard to get my kids to cooperate.  Other kids, no problem.  My kids?

They don’t want to look at the camera.  Or me.

They see me every day.  I can make them laugh like this, but it’s in a sort of detached way… not as engaged as they might be with a stranger.

I tried to get Jack’s, too.  That didn’t go well at all.

They just wanted to play with dirt… and you know…

Be boys.

Now THIS one will engage.

She has been SO sweet while I’ve been sick this past month.  She’s rubbed on me, helped with Jack, gotten things I’ve needed, and had the best attitude- has had a “Pollyanna” approach to her day, which is refreshing to be around right now.  I love them all fiercely, but this week she’s my favorite.  This week she’s not only been a great daughter, she’s been a great friend.  xo        

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