Sunday, May 09, 2010

Mother's Day Sunday

Last year, I made the family pose for a photo on Mother's Day outside the church and was determined to get one today. This year was just the kids and I, maybe next year we'll add in Milo again. So much changes in a year, looking at last year's photo I realize how much more grown up the kids are and how fast time just flies by. Do they change every day? Every week? Every month? How long does it take to notice? It's fascinating to me. Teeth have grown in, hair is longer for both girls, I've lost weight, Dane and Kathryn have glasses (well she lost one pair and broke the other so she's without a pair until the new pair is ordered), it feels like Reed has doubled in size, Nathan's been baptized, and on and on.

I could post a whole reel of photos, there is always one kid that is goofing off or acting silly or not looking in every. single. photo. And of course this year at 2 1/2, Reed tops the list for not looking at the camera and moving away! Here's the best one for each of them (I feel like I have Utah hair here, photos don't lie so I guess I was sporting some big hair today, ha).

This one's for Nathan and Reed. What is up with Dane's face?

This one's for Kathryn.

{Reed was waving to Milo and yelling, 'HI Dad'}

This one's for Dane..... oh Dane.I don't have one with him not making a face or being silly or blurry from moving around so he's at the top of the list right next to Reed. Guess he wasn't feeling it today. But one day, he'll know just how he acted as a 6 1/2 yr old, s.i.l.l.y.

Thanks for a great day family. I love you.

13 comments:

Brenda said...

Hmm. I need to do this, but I'd rather just have a picture of the kids...sans mom.

donna said...

GREAT pictures.

Granny DeeAnn said...

Thanks again! You are a great mom and an even better daughter. You put up with me! Got to love those little faces. I could use a hug and a kiss from all of them right now! XOXOXOX from Grandma Dee Ann

Bond Girl 007 said...

cute cute cute cute hair!~!~!! and cute family...Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Melinda said...

These are such cute pictures! I had plans of doing this but ended up on the couch. Next year or I may fake it one Sunday.

Nicole said...

Super cute pictures...even if not one turned out perfectly. That's a good idea....a picture on Mother's Day. And I love that you have Utah hair. Seriously its the first thing I notice when I go back...people have BIG hair. At least you know you did. That's way above those Utahn's! Happy Late Mother's Day!

Kristin said...

What a great tradition, love the pictures.

Amie said...

So cute. Your kids are getting so big... I love that you had a little photo shoot with them. The Utah hair cracked me up.... I have big hair but it isn't from Utah...

Jill said...

You guys are an adorable bunch for sure! I think it's a great tradition to take pictures with the kids on Mother's Day and Father's Day.

I wish I could say I've lost weight since last year's photos!

becca said...

GREAT pictures! I think your hair looks so gorgeous! I love the color! And I love the photos. I think my favorite photos are the ones where you can see the kids personality!

Shaila Lou said...

Love the pictures! I always want to do this, but I'm too tired to ever make it happen. Are we surprised, I have been slacking in every aspect of my life! Way to inspire me for next year! (Although, you inspired me last year too, and it did nothing for this year!)

Leslie said...

Very cute photos! I just have to tell you that I LOVE your hair. Whenever I see you when our paths cross I think - what gorgeous hair but I never think to say. If I had straight hair, I'd totally copy yours. :)

Marsha said...

Melanie, just catching up on my stalking, hope you don't mind. I was excited to see updated pictures of you and your sweet little family. The kids are growing up so fast. You are looking "GOOD"! Love the hair change. Also wanted to comment on what a good example you are to those around you. I'm so glad we had a chance to meet and become friends. Trials in this life always give us chance to grow and become better people. I'll miss you when we make trips to Moses Lake and don't get to see you. Thanks for being such a caring and generous person.