Like Pulling Teeth

I tried all day today to get a good picture of Noah and Tristan, both smiling. IMPOSSIBLE! I tried different props and locations. I would say it was Tristan's fault... and it mostly was, but Noah was just as hyper and uncooperative. I had fun trying, though! I just don't think any of the shots are good enough for a Christmas present... well maybe one of the reading ones. I haven't decided yet, but I am running out of time! I am going to try again tomorrow. Here are some of the cuter ones, along with a few funny moments from today :) I am uploading a video of Noah reading "Brown Bear, Brown Bear..." to Tris right now. Look for it on the sidebar!




Comments

Babs Haake said…
Are you kidding!! They are all adorable pictures. Even the one of Tristan with his cryface on. He has such a funny cryface. I love Noahs "comb over" did he do his hair himself? LOL
12/16/2008 11:39 PM
Nerdular said…
Those are all great! Whatchoo talkin' about?!
12/17/2008 11:24 AM
Haley Elizabeth said…
I like the first and fifth one. I think those one's are possible keepers. I can never get a good one of Haley anymore b/c of my stupid camera. It has such a delay on it anymore. I hoping for a new one for christmas this year :)
12/17/2008 2:18 PM
Jennifer said…
Did you notice Tristan sucking his fingers?? That reminded me of the picture Vita posted of you, her and Ben all with your fingers in your mouths! Must be genetic ;) haha

Those are terrific pictures!
12/17/2008 6:19 PM
Beth @ Through the Eyes of the Mrs. said…
So cute, love the video! Hes such a good big brother.
12/17/2008 6:59 PM
Britni said…
I love them all! The 1st one is sooo cute! and I especially love the reading ones too...but really they are all adorable.

Ember is still at a very tricky picture age,haha. Ava has always done pretty at posing and even at Ember's age I was able to distract her easily...Ember is non stop running & wanting run up & hug me so it makes it a bit hard! Our Christmas photo shoot was nuts! I have no idea how I got anything at all....in one of them I believe I had to Photoshop an arm out of the picture,lol...I take what I can get and figure someday they will cooperates little better for now...bring on the candid shots. Those are so fun anyways!


By the way I have a handful of my Christmas cards still waiting to be sent...I ran out of stamps! I will have to ask Mark if he can get some t/m for me!! I can't wait for you to see it :)
12/17/2008 7:48 PM
Jen said…
The first one is really cute, but I know what you mean about getting the "right" one! I cant get over how much Noah looks like Josh!!
Beautiful family you have, we cant wait to see what this one will be. Do you have names picked out?>
12/17/2008 10:34 PM
Amalia said…
I second the fact that they are all adorible. I love those boys, when will I meet them?
12/30/2008 10:56 AM
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