Yesterday was absolutely and completely georgeous..as in clear, sunny skies and 73 degrees, so I decided to take advantage of the nice weather and try to get this years Christmas card photo taken care of. I decided to dress Kerry in her red and gold Cheongsam dress this year, the colors just seemed Christmas-y. So we packed up, headed to Bernheim Arboretum and ended up plopping a chair down in the middle of the Hubboch Holly collection.
She insisted on getting Penguin Puppet in on the action so he was in the first few shots. I had to make him my "special assistant" so I could get him behind the scenes. This included me having to make him "talk" and give her instructions in a silly voice...but I was willing to look silly if it meant getting this years Christmas card photo taken out-doors instead of in the living room this year.
It's always interesting trying to get a good shot of my silly, spicy girl.
It's a bit of a challenge sometimes...
but it's never-ever boring.
I got a lot of the "forced smile" look.
I got some sweet ones.
And I think I got a winner or two.
This is what she calls her "princess" smile, he hee.
I had also lured her with the promise of a post photo-shoot picnic...she loves picnics at Bernheim. We ended up having a really, really great day. I kind of wish I had a photo-editing program, these are just SOOC, but I'm pretty happy with them, anyway.
9 comments:
Adorable! There are free "editing" tools such as Picasa and Piknic (limited editing).
Yes you got some great ones Gin....well done you!
I'm finding it really hard to get G to pose for a photo, at this stage :(
The dress is beautiful and so is your little girl ! Sounds like a beautiful day , 73 and sun !!! You got some great pix for Christmas , it's getting to be time to think about that for us too.
You did it! Several of those would work.
And she could not be any cuter!!!
Oh Gin... I just noticed your girl is looking all grown up. Oh my.
She is so sweet and yes, you did get some keepers. She is beautiful in red. and I also love that she's such a willing participant!
Jill
Very sweet pics, and a very "full of life" little girl. Thanks for sharing
Love that dress on her! Cara doesn't have a red one, but I'm definately going to get her a red one when we size up.
Oh wow these are gorgeous!!!! It made me laugh looking at all of her silly poses because Makenna does the same thing when I try to take her photo. Looks like the Christmas card is going to be awesome:)
Ohhh I love them ALL!!!!!! They are perfect:)
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