The Photo Shoot

I have new found respect for my family. When we were kids, my mom and her siblings would have a photo taken of all of the grandkids. This was Grandma and Grandpa's annual Christmas gift. Around Thanksgiving we would all get together in our coordinated outfits and the photo session would ensue.

Taking a page out of their book, my brother and I thought it would be a GREAT birthday present for our mom if we took pictures of our four kids when Ava and I came to visit. So much easier said than done. Adam took about 40 pictures and thankfully we got exactly one that we could use. Here's a look at some of the ones that didn't make it.

And here's the winner.

Batsto Village

Daddy and Ava went on a little adventure today so Mommy could get packed for the big trip to Michigan later this week. Daddy always loves the opportunity to get some good shots of his girl.

Happy 4th of July!!

It's Independence Day here in the City of Brotherly Love. We thought that since this is where it all happened that we should get into the spirit. Ava won our little family's "Most Patriotic Outfit" contest. (You'll also notice she is engaging in her new favorite pastime...looking out the window.)