Despite the fact that two of my children refused to smile for this group picture with Grandpa on Sunday and were sent to their rooms (darn kids ruined a perfectly good photo for posterity) this picture makes me smile. I smile because I can hear the kids playing and laughing with Grandpa. I can picture Reese doing her homework next to Grandpa on the couch. I can remember finding Twizzler and AJ asleep on the couch next to Grandpa’s blow-up mattress, waiting for him to wake up.
I smile when I see this picture because it brings back memories of a happy pre-holiday weekend spent with my dad.
PS-I am participating in the Invisalign Teen Bright Smiles Holiday Photo Contest with Dumb Mom. And WordFul Wednesday. Yo.
Yes, I said YO. Blame it on Dumb Mom.
PS-Wanna see the two grumpy kids?
Please don’t tell them I just showed you that picture. I swear, they have beautiful smiles. They just didn’t feel like showing them on Sunday.
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I love the pics that capture a moment and not just the canned smiles. Good job!
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Stopping by from Parenting By Dummies.
These are great photos! Grandpas are the best, right? And I think it’s great that you took a picture of their sour faces, even though they weren’t cooperating.
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That first photo is priceless! And the second photo is making me laugh — reminds me of so many sulks in my own life. Ah, well!
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It’s funny how frustrated you get taking the photo, but when you look back on it, it always makes you smile. Kids have a tendency to do that.
Great photos! Even the grumpy kids.
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I have at least one kids that doesn’t want to smile, oh well, so is life. The picture with Grandpa is beautiful!
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Oh, what a wonderful picture! Great git for him in a frame
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LOVE the last photo. Shows what life with kids is really all about. Sorta like the one on my blog today featuring #1 after being jacked in the face by #3! Just part of life. Some days you don’t feel like smiling and some days you just get punched in the face!
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2nd photo made me giggle.
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Awe. This is an AWESOME picture. Grandpa looks SOO happy w/ that sweet baby in his arms.
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Hi Lolli.
The pictures really did make a great capture despite the frowns.
Have a great day!
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Lolli, this is awesome
I can see Noah in a few years making those same faces. LOL!
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Grandpas are special!!!! What a sweet photo . . .
LOL @ the ones with the attitude . . . they are too cool to smile
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I think the word yo is seriously under used.
Those are some pretty awesome smiles, yo!
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This reminds me of several photo shoots! Great memories and these are great photos as well.
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I love the shot too!! Very natural! Sometimes “smiley pictures” can be quite fake.. (:
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The Grumpy Kids are too much! Love it.
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I’m sure if you show them this picture they will be more likely to smile next time. I would get it printed out and put it on a frame on the fridge for a few days. It’s always hard with a big family to get every one on the same frame of mind.
Some of my favorite pictures of my kids is when they are all showing their individual personalities before the real picture.
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I love, love the pics!! Beautiful!
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That first photo is so sweet! In fact it makes me miss my grandfather.
But the one of your 2 unhappy children totally makes me laugh. Only because I’ve got a couple of uncooperative photo takers too!
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I think the second picture is better than the first!! I have many of those pouty face pictures…
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I love the two grumpy kids and Grandpa smiling at the baby in the background! That is perfect!
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Kids can be kids! your dad still has the same beautiful smile from when you were a child. Enjoy your visit and get lots of hugs!
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I love that shot! What a beautiful memory to capture:-)
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