Oh, lolli-lolli-lolli... Sorry, couldn't resist. Now you are going to have that song stuck in your head all day, huh! Well, I have been a major slacker on the family blog- things have been pretty busy and crazy around here. Not that that is much of an excuse- seems like things are always crazy and busy around here!
My good friend Ashley brought me this incredible lollipop last week after I watched her little girl. Well, she is also a photographer so she knows very well that this 'treat' is not really for Jace at all- It is for Jace's mom to use a photo op! Ashley uses these lollipops quite often with her kids and clients and does some amazing work with them in pictures so I was super excited to use this prop! And, of course, so was Jace! So before I put Jace down for his nap, we put on his dark Tshirt (I knew this would be messy!) and headed to one of our three patches of lovely crabgrass in our back yard to take some shots.
The lighting was a little harsh, so I made Jace lie down in the grass to get some good light in his eyes. He didn't like it too much, so I had to say something drastic to get his attention and keep him lying down. So to my own horor, I said "Jace, mommy has a monster booger on her camera!" Oh, boy, he thought that was HILARIOUS! So I said it again, and again, and again... What a bad mommy- trying to teach Jace not to say potty words, and yet here is his own mother saying 'bad' words just to get a good picture. So I felt a little guilty after this , and hoped Jace wouldn't remember mommy's foul language (not that I think booger is really a bad word, just by using it in this situation I was totally encouraging Jace to use it too). But no, no, no- As soon as Tim walked in the door that night Jace laughingly says "There's a booger monster on mommy's camera, Daddy!" Oh boy. Even today, after seeing these pictures he still remembers the "booger monster". But I don't care- Just look at that smile! Totally worth the foul language to me!
Hope you enjoy these- I have lots of updates, stories and pictures to post so I PROMISE I will post again tomorrow! Taker care!
~Mandy
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4 comments:
VERY cute! I love the colors. Jace looks like such a grown up little man. So cute! And hey, I don't blame you for using whatever tactic to make your kid laugh. You do what you gotta do!
You are officially a photographer once a lolli-pop is no longer a treat but a prop! These pictures are so great. What a cute idea. I'll have to have you get some of Mason when you come out. As for the foul language comment, if thats foul, then I have some serious lessons in store!
Thanks Mel! I knew you would understand!
Angie, Thanks for the comment! Your are funny- poor Mason is gonna be in big trouble! Just kidding- Once he starts copying every word you say, you will suddenly have a whole new perspective on your language! And they have a knack for picking up the worst words you say and then repeating them in public places! You just wait (Remember 'Kill my parents' in the public library?)!
I can't wait to see Mason and get some more pics of him! I bet he is HUGE!
Awww, these are adorable mandy. I miss you guys more than you know!! I cant wait for you guys to fly out here in a few weeks. Well your pictures are as amaizing as ever...keep up the good work sista!! Tell jace and everyone I say hello=) love ya.
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