This memorial day weekend has definately been an eventful one for me and my kiddos! Although there were no sports games this weekend, we still found plenty of things to occupy our time!
Last night, we attended my neice, Vanessa's 3rd Birthday Party. My sister successfully pulled off a nice cookout/birthday party for family and friends. Vanessa got lots of really cute gifts and seemed to have a really great time.
This morning, we woke up about 9 a.m., ate some waffles and got dressed for the day. I quickly realized tht Bekah and my outfits matched so I got the big idea that today would be the perfect day for me and my kids to get BEHIND the camera!
I had to think quickly though, because it was looking like rain and I needed to get Chaston a shirt to match, so I headed to Old Navy to pick him up a brown shirt to match and then we'd get this little photo shoot all worked out. In the meantime, I had to think of who was out of bed, awake and able to get be quickly trained on my camera.
JAYCEY!!! She's been in front of my camera several times and had taken some good photos before, so I though maybe she'd be interested in riding along for a little photo shoot with my kids. And luckily... she was!!
All she had to do was take the pictures that had me in them. Other than that, I could get it all done. My mom came along with us so she could be in some pictures with her grand babies (and myself)... it was a lot of fun!
We got off to a rough start at first, because as we know, my son Chaston is NOT fond of pictures. But we got it taken care of and by our second destination, he was cooperating quite well. I was so happy to get some pictures of my mom with me and my kids too, simply because - the reality is tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, so I want to be able to capture this time in the lives of not only my children, but also my mother ... as well as her relationship with my kids.
I think Jaycey did a wonderful job taking pictures and I was SO EXCITED to have some pictures with my kiddos! I haven't had a "family picture" done since Christmas '06... so it was time!
When we got started, as i said before - Chaston wasn't really cooperative. So, you really have to enjoy the crappy smile that he's displaying here. Also, disregard the left over rash around his mouth and nose from his "issues" last week...
Me and My Little Man...
Me and My Girl...
Me, Chaston, Bekah and My Mom
I am so blessed....
My Mom and I. ...the one that I'm most thankful for. No matter the struggle, we've always persevered. The woman that taught me to work hard for everything you have, do for others and expect nothing in return.
"All that I am, all that I have, I owe to my angel mother" - Abe Lincoln
Grandma Becky with Chaston and Bekah
THANK YOU Jaycey for taking the time out of your morning to hang out with us, take our pictures and have patience for my little man. Thank you for always letting me practice photography on you, back when i lived in the "ghetto" and put your legs in a trashbag in the snow to get "the perfect picture". Your selflessness and willingness to help others will take you so much farther than you realize. No matter what your mom tells you, your real name is Jacinda Baboonda. LOVE2U!!!
~G 
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