I was feeling guilty the other day. Guilty that Austin has only had one professional picture taken in his life and that was back when he was 4 months old. He's 14 months now. I remember with Tyler how I diligently took him to the mall every 3 months to have his picture taken - 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months... you get the idea. I didn't do quite as well with Makenzie but she still had newborn, 6 month and one year old pictures taken. I had to return something to the mall last week so I spontaneously decided to take Austin to Picture People. I almost laughed when they asked how many wardrobe changes I had for him. Instead I politely replied, "zero". To get Austin to sit or stand in one place for the picture was impossible. I chased him around trying to get him in a pose and was sweating by the time the session was over.... which only lasted 15 minutes. The photographer kept asking if I wanted to use a different prop or background for more pictures. I looked at her like she was crazy. I'm really impressed that even one picture turned out.
I was feeling guilty the other day. Guilty that Austin has only had one professional picture taken in his life and that was back when he was 4 months old. He's 14 months now. I remember with Tyler how I diligently took him to the mall every 3 months to have his picture taken - 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months... you get the idea. I didn't do quite as well with Makenzie but she still had newborn, 6 month and one year old pictures taken. I had to return something to the mall last week so I spontaneously decided to take Austin to Picture People. I almost laughed when they asked how many wardrobe changes I had for him. Instead I politely replied, "zero". To get Austin to sit or stand in one place for the picture was impossible. I chased him around trying to get him in a pose and was sweating by the time the session was over.... which only lasted 15 minutes. The photographer kept asking if I wanted to use a different prop or background for more pictures. I looked at her like she was crazy. I'm really impressed that even one picture turned out. 
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Those are super cute! I agree with the exhaustion of pics. I made Jon come with me to do the boys because I knew it could be a complete nightmare!!!
They turned out great! He is so handsome!
Awwww. He is super cute. I love the first one. You should blow that up:)
Okay , I just posted a comment and it did not post. It said you have to approve me? What? Anyway he is super cute and I love the first pict especially:)
Cute! And, don't feel guilty. We all have better cameras these days so it's just easier (and the quality is similar) to just do them with our own cameras!
I was exactly the same way. Josh--every 2 months. Jake, every 3 months. Lucy--newborn announcements, and every 4-6 months. Poor Sam, NONE until he was 14 1/2 months old. Am I a bad mom or what?!? Actually, combo of bad mom and bad baby? I've stopped rationalizing. Austin sure is handsome.
Adorable! Wish I could see more of this little guy. It stinks you guys are so far away. Missin' you all!
He is so darn cute, and those are great pictures. Your Vacation is coming up soon. I am so jealous. It has been so gross here lately. you guys will have so much fun
Love you, Jeni
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