Tuesday, June 30, 2009

The picture behind the picture

The staycation is going splendidly. Chronological pictures forthcoming.
Truth is, fun is time-consuming and it keeps one (or nineteen..as the case may be) quite busy.

I have taken hundreds of pictures in the last three days, but these two are classic illustrations of family life.

Here's what you see:



And here's what you don't see happening just moments before:



These are not staged- and I think it's hilarious how even the babies seem to know the difference between 'waiting for the picture to be taken' and HAVING the picture taken.



In defense of those pictured who seem to be in agony - this was about our 20th attempt...in 100 degree weather....before lunch...and before anyone was allowed to get in the water.



And after all that, we're not even using this one as our Official 2009 Aren't We Amazing? Family Picture. You'll have to come back later in the week to see that one :)



But if you want to see amazing, take a look at these cute dudes, with their cute aunts.



I gave each of the grandchildren a bucket with some GrandMama Goodies in them. Here are Elijah and Thomas with theirs (I guess I should've told Eli the swim diapers were not edible.)



Many more amazing staycation photos to come...as soon as I get another break from the fun!

5 comments:

brite said...

Those are some adorable grandsons!

lea said...

that is one adorable beach house...

Lauren said...

hahaha! so awesome. i tell you...seeing your blog and brite's blogs make me so excited about the future. you truly are reaping GREAT rewards. your children are rising up (or, driving down *wink*) and calling you blessed! and you are! :) love you all!

jessica said...

those adorable grandbabies really set off the adorable beach house.......

so glad the staycation was a success.....

Davene said...

That second picture is hilarious. Such a classic family moment, one we can all identify with (except on a slightly smaller scale).

I can't wait to see THE official family photo! :)