11.10.2010

"just one shot for christmas cards....please?"

these are my kids
and
just like every year
about this time

i remind them i need photos of them for christmas cards
i used to have to beg
but now
i think they kind of like it
because
i think they have finally figured out how beautiful they are
inside and out
and
how their goofiness
is what keeps me breathing
*

49 comments:

Ashley Sisk said...

Well they are great looking kids - I need to have my own picture taken!

sharin said...

>>and how their goofiness is what keeps me breathing.

As a mom too, I say Amen to that!

Your kids *are cute* and they look like they're sweet kids, too. And those dimples!! I want some!

I think they appreciate the gorgeous photography their mom creates with and for them. Isn't it nice when they reach this age?!

Sharon

deb said...

they are and they are
and you are so right.

just wow beth.

S. Etole said...

they truly are ... beautiful work all the way around

Caroline said...

Wonderful shots!!! I love your daughter's dimples...wonder where she gets them from...;)

oldgreymare said...

Adore the inside and out shot and the last so typical sibling shot.

Just wonderful.

Suzan

Oliag said...

Your children are as gorgeous as they may be goofy!...and your photos are simply wonderful! Each time I try to get a shot of my two girls together...or my two grandchildren...one will look goofy while the other is serious...It seems impossible for me to get a shot of two siblings together that is as perfect as yours come out!

Kim Mailhot said...

Beautiful, beautiful beautiful...just like the mama !

Karen said...

Beautiful children, Beth. Love these fun shots... it's always SUCH A CHORE, the Christmas card... but I force it on them. Maybe this year.. THIS year.. will be better?

*sigh* Love "the Hand".

Dyche Designs said...

Wow great shots, looks like it was a fun photo shoot.

Kris said...

The pictures are fantastic!

Vicky said...

I am always reading and continue to be inspired, even though I am not always here in the comments... these are beautiful photos of two beautiful young adults, who obviously get there playfulness from their mom!

Camilla~ Bloom said...

I am smiling from ear to ear.
Your children are beautiful.

Leslie said...

I love these photos - especially the "goofy" ones.

Country Girl said...

* smiles *

Deidra said...

I love this post! :)

Jennifer @ Getting Down With Jesus said...

Fabulous. Nice to "meet" you in this way. I come by way of my friend, deb @ Talk at the Table. (P.S. I love the name of your blog...)

Waving hello,
- Jennifer

Char said...

you got so many....and they are gorgeous. :) i know momma is very pleased

ella@lifeologia said...

So wonderful that they go with it for mom - they will appreciate that so much when they get even older ;)

PaperPumpkin said...

Oh Beth!!!!! LOVE these photos! Your darlings are indeed beautiful! Don't you just love it when your kids "play" together? At any age?! The love just shines through! xo ♥

Cinner said...

they are beautiful, their smiles make me think of their moms wonderful smile. your family is beautiful. hugs

ELK said...

beth so amazing ..they look very wonderful and so natural..your kids must live close by ..lucky you!!

Hilary said...

Such a sweet post. Your kids are indeed gorgeous.

Jeanie said...

Simply gorgeous. But then look at their parents! I think this must have been a special day for you -- I know it would have been for me!

Dee said...

Just look at those smiles and dimples...great looking kids. :)

Jennifer Richardson said...

Their spirits practically
LEAP off the page!
What wonderful souls
and,altogether gorgeous!
Not too shabby, Mom:)
-Jennifer

Marilyn said...

Love, love seeing your two. I can see you in your daughter's eyes.

Linda Myers said...

Wonderful photos, wonderful words. Thanks!

mrs mediocrity said...

love those smiles. i see you in there.

Mark said...

Just beautiful. I love how they interact with eac other, you can see the love they have for each other in those shots, just great.
You should be a proud mom....forget that, I can see you are.

kt said...

beth these are simply wonderful!

slommler said...

Beautiful kids and fabulous photos!! Gorgeous!
Hugs
SueAnn

nacherluver said...

Your kids are gorgeous! Love these shots. Love that you embrace the randomness. Posed is good. Being themselves, great!

deb did it said...

they are so beautiful...so much like you...goofy and all. How will you ever choose for your card? Thanks for sharing your breath with us....sweet sweetness!

tainterturtles said...

I love the photos. Your kids are beautiful! Hey, I recognize that building, or a building very similar.

Ida said...

GREAT idea!
GREAT photos!

Jaime said...

Beth, how wonderful to see pictures of your kids! They are beautiful...and absolutely, they look so at ease in front of your camera. Hamming it up even!
Love these photos!!!!

TechnoBabe said...

They look like happy young people. Must have had a good home life and good parents. Anyone we know?

elaine said...

I love the photo of your kids with the flare... aweseome!

Roban said...

They are BEAUTIFUL kids! Although I don't know them, your photographs seem to capture their personality, charm, and spirit. Those eyes, the tilt of the eyebrow at times and the twinkle that goes with it, and those smiles.... I can see how they keep you breathing.

RNSANE said...

They really are beautiful and I know what you mean about the breathing thing! I'm just home from the hospital ( my post today was a poem about hospitals which I'm sending on to the nurses - I hope it will make them laugh ). I'm still not up to par and, of course, for thirty days, I'm on this horrible restrictive diet
( no Thanksgiving indulgences for me! ).

spread your wings said...

i can tell just by seeing these photos that they would be charming and fun to be around - beautiful young adults. great photos.

Barefoot from Heaven said...

Oh Beth, you've got the most wonderful couple of kiddo's and what a way to show them off...thanks for letting me have a peek at the love of your life.
Great shots of them too they have fun I can tell.
Hugs D

Snappy Di said...

It's okay to be goofy at any age, just not with your shirt up and tummy showing after age 50. HA!

MB Shaw said...

Wow, I don't even have words......these are just *too* great.

MarieElizabeth said...

Fabulous shots, you're family is beautiful.

Christina said...

omgoodness!! they are gorgeous. love love these.
stunning!

Relyn said...

LOVE these!! I can SO see you in your daughter. I am dying over her dimple, too.

They are both beautiful. I love that they can see it.

Connie said...

brothers and sisters, oh my! Lovely, lovely photos.