AND pulling out the hair ...

... the evolution of a picture ...

... first attempts ...

... mistakes and problems ...

... seriously? ... more problems.  and a PTA meeting that is starting in less than an hour.  damn cat.  my wedding shoes still fit!  and definitely up the sexy factor.  the shoes... not the cat.  but the rolled maternity jeans ... anyone have a few extra inches of height that you are willing to share?

nothing that a little editing ... ok ... maybe a lot bit of editing ... can help with.
sorry stella ... just this once that perfect little smile is just NOT gonna cut it.  going to go with the bored faced child this time around. 

... nothing like having a vision ... two children that are not totally excited about this venture that is going to take place after work/daycare/school ... a zoo-full of pets ... and an hour before the pta meeting ... to make you want to pull out that camera and attempt to fulfill the previously mentioned vision.

oh ... and did i mention the door-to-door guy that wanted to chat about bpa free bottles and sippy cups and the fact that mn was succesful in banning them or something or other.  so great that there are people out there that are so dedicated to making awesome things happen.  but when i come to the door in heels with a camera ... just note that you may have caught me at a bad time and move on?

thanks kelle.  i've always admired your feet with children pictures.  from here on out ... i will kiss the ground you walk on for being able to achieve those with so much more success than i had.

and on a related ... but not really related note ... i just figured out how to do layering with picnik!  look at this.  i think i'm in love.  (sorry honey.)

flowers are much easier participants in photo shoots.