McLaughlin Clan: Because sometimes I appreciate them more when they're not in motion

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Because sometimes I appreciate them more when they're not in motion

Maybe that's why I love having pictures done of my kids.

I can look at them in these still photos and sigh...

and then remember that in real life

they're funny

they're active

they're LOUD

they're silly

they're disruptive

they're big beefs

they're monkeys

they're very much kids

they're sometimes rude

they're ridiculous

they're hilariously funny

they're sometimes tender

they're full of drama

they're exhausting

they're the reason I sometimes feel crazy

they're the loves of my life

and they're mine (ours).

Thank you, Em for capturing their personalities...you're amazing.

And now it's time to play blog catch-up from the last two months blogging hiatus...

20 comments:

Marla said...: You are sooooo good at getting such beautiful portraits of you kids! I love them. Vivie has changed A LOT recently...

Hope you're surviving.; September 9, 2009 at 5:01 AM
rebecca said...: Yes, the talented Emily came through again & your kids are SO good with portraits! Beautiful!; September 9, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Sims Family said...: Beautiful!; September 9, 2009 at 6:58 AM
Poppy said...: love love love the pics. I really want some! Look forward to the update.; September 9, 2009 at 7:02 AM
brooke said...: Gosh I love your family! BEAUTIFUL pictures!; September 9, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Dannielle said...: I've been wondering what you have been up to - how did the move go? Beautiful pics - I love the background.; September 9, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Rebecca said...: there pictures are awesome! you have such a beautiful family!; September 9, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Teresa Beth Brower Timms said...: we're so glad you are back blogging - I was having serious withdrawls!!!

AND - they are MINE too!!!!!!; September 9, 2009 at 9:22 AM
Erin & Danny said...: How is it that I can hardly get a family picture of the three of us all looking in the same direction and smiling and all your kids are posed?!# These pictures are so great! I miss your beautiful family.; September 9, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Amy Louise said...: Where have you been all my life!? So glad to see you back! The pictures of the kids are amazing! They are all so beautiful. We need to talk soon! We're coming to Cali in just 3 1/2 weeks....; September 9, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Amy Proctor Timmerman said...: YAY! You're back!!!! Those pictures are adorable!!! Vivs is so big! Love the color scheme this year!; September 9, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Heather said...: Beautiful! They turned out so great! That Emily sure is talented!; September 9, 2009 at 6:44 PM
queenieweenie said...: Beyond gorgeous.

Where are all the pictures of skinny you?; September 9, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Julie K said...: Ahhh. That's what I'm talking about. Good to have you back.; September 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Emily said...: You saw that our kids couldn't be more opposite--your kids all struck perfect poses, where mine wouldn't even stay in front of the camera or look at it. They were so much fun to photograph.; September 10, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Monica said...: Great Pictures Shayla! Hope all is well with you!; September 11, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Marcie said...: Beautiful pictures of your beautiful children! It's good to see you are back. Hope you're liking Temecula! We are loving it here.; September 11, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Carrie said...: Beautiful times 6! How lucky are you!; September 12, 2009 at 10:57 AM
The Pierce Family said...: These pictures are absolutely GORGEOUS!!!; September 14, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Coral said...: Beautiful pictures! I can't believe how big your kids are getting!; September 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM

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Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Because sometimes I appreciate them more when they're not in motion

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