December 8, 2021 - Wednesday


On Monday, I started prepping for a family photo shoot in the study. It's going to be similar to the one I did with my kids, with the magical reading theme happening. I thought I'd actually do the shoot yesterday, but it was cloudy outside and, in that room, I really rely on having some natural light. Today, I wasn't in the mood to get everyone dressed and ready for the picture (something about a whole load of dirty dishes being put away in the cabinets just puts me off from going out of my way to do anything!). SO....maybe tomorrow? Anyway, that's my excuse for not having posted lately. I thought I'd be posting the family picture that I got the room prepped for but it hasn't happened still. I'm actually thinking about taking it in 3 parts. It would require much more photoshop work, but could be easier for me. If I only had to make sure one or two people were ready at the same time, it would be a lot easier to get good pictures and potentially be less frazzled for my part in it. I could even do mine when nobody is home but Ollie! If I had the camera on a tripod and didn't move it or the scene at all, it could work. I might even be able to get the cat in there. :) Something to think about! I should pick Brittany's brain about it. 

I woke up determined to take A picture today, at least. Just ONE good picture! I asked Ollie if she wanted some pictures taken in the snow, but then she refused to wear her coat, was freezing cold, and just stood in one spot making weird faces. This is the best I got out of a dozen! She was also eating a lime at this time, rind and all. I did get a cute picture of the girls painting at Melis's house though. 

Probably the weekend would be a better time for the family shoot, huh? When I actually have ample time to get everyone dressed and hair done before I lose the light. I don't know what to do! I don't really want to wait that long and we have a busy weekend ahead. 

I feel like Ben and I haven't really talked in a long time. Like, sat down and talked about what was going on and how we were feeling about our lives and each other. We got to do that for a little while today and I feel so much closer to him just from that simple half hour conversation. 



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