I was an only child, so I never had to deal with some of the issues siblings have to deal with. For example, I was the one in all the pictures. I never had to worry about having my firsts remembered because I was the only baby.
Some friends warned me that second children get shorted when it comes to stuff like photographs and baby books. OK, so Mira’s baby book is still sitting on the shelf, with only about a page worth of stuff filled it, but at least I bought one, right? I can still go back and fill it in, even if I have to make up some of the dates.
But on the topic of photographs, I figured I was winning. I’ve become more camera happy as time has gone on, and looking through my records, I think I have more pictures of Mira as a baby then I ever did of Cordy at this age. So while everything isn’t equal, I’ve compensated where I can.
And then my mom asked me this weekend, “When are you going to get some studio photos of Mira? I’d like some nice pictures to frame and put in my wallet.”
Oh yeah. Forgot about those.
Cordy had a lot of studio time in her first year. Thanks to all of the coupons for free sitting fees and free photos from the local portrait studios (LOTS of free coupons), we took her for pictures nearly every month. I was young, I was foolish with money, and I wanted to preserve every tiny change as she grew. By the time she was nearing 12 months old, she was a pro at posing for pictures.
But Mira? Well, there was the hospital photo…and I took her to Target once at three months old for some photos that didn’t turn out all that good because she cried a lot…but that’s it.
So on Sunday afternoon I trudged out with Mira to make sure the grandparents, great-grandparents, and all of the other relatives who have been hinting that they want new pictures would be happy with new photos to display on their mantle. Honestly, how can you say no to family members who simply want to show off pictures of your adorable children to all of their friends?
The results weren’t bad:
The reason she’s smiling for the camera in these pictures was due to the herculean efforts of her mother as I danced around, made faces and goofy sounds, and provided enough entertainment to cause other people walking by stop and stare into the room to figure out what all the commotion was.
You may be asking: But where is that serious baby with the icy stare we all know? No worries, folks. She gave the photographer (and me) the evil eye plenty of times.
So. not. amused.
We have NO studio photos. None.
We have tones of candid shots but yes..the family members are a bit peeved.
very cute…she does have one heck of a stare down..
i can sooo relate to this problem.
the fourth kid? pictures? um….
mira is adorable.
Yeah… I have been meaning to get Corinne in for her 2 year pics for about 4 months now… She still has pictures, don’t get me wrong! But not near as many studio ones as Justin did.
Oh she is just precious…reminds me of Ella! The same stare and same “I’m way too cool for this” look!
Those are some of the cutest baby pics I’ve ever seen!
they are wonderful pictures she really is adorable! I already know I wont do great with record keeping for baby 2 I have already slacked on the preggers part of it.
I did it once for the exact same reason – relatives and friends wanted some for their wallet stash. Somehow this photographer captured some cute smiles – yet it was a painful day for all involved.
Mira looks wonderful – absolutely adorable.
What a cutie.
Chicky has just a couple of studio pictures and we haven’t had one done in over a year. The next one is really screwed.
My MIL finally had to drop serious hints she wanted studio ones. Nevermind the 1000 (not kidding) digitals of her I have posted on flickr.
Latest batch, the Sprout and her cousin. Super cute, and only took us two months after they were given the matching outfits to organize. 😛
Mira is adorable!
Just think that some day, you’ll be asking THEM to please get the portrait done for you.
Oh it’ll happen.
So, so cute! We did the every other month photos with LG. I can’t see that happening with #2 but you never know.
They turned out beautiful. Mira sure is adorable
We’ve pretty much given up on professional pic’s around here.
I set up my own studio and if it doesn’t work the first time, I can always try again later (:
So cute. I love the black and white one. I am so guilty of this myself. My little one doesn’t have the month pictures his older brother has — although he has had a lot more adventure in his life by getting to tag along on outings. I need to take the time to capture the photos. Thanks for reminding me.
so adorable
Uh. Yeah. I just got LittleBrother’s first studio pictures taken (OMGAWFULEXPERIENCE) just so my own Mom will HUSH about it. Oh, they’re horrid. (More on this when I actually have them in hand.)
And yeah, BigBrother got his monthly from the get-go. Oh well!
The black and white one SO wins in my book. What a great shot — it captures so much.
ADORABLE.
But, no – we don’t have studio shots. Or didn’t, until WB’s daycare did them.
You breed some cuties!
I swore I would take as many photos of my 4th as I did the other three but I’m failing. I’ve got plenty of photos of her but there’s usually another sibling or two in the pic with her.
love it!
She is too precious. Gotta love those teeth!