Family pictures are funny things... they can look contrived, posed, and formal, or they can look casual, natural, and in the moment. We are very fortunate to have a dear friend who is a master of the art of the latter type of photography, and even more fortunate to have had her take our family's first "official" photographs.
When your family is emerging, developing, and still creating itself - like ours so clearly is - the notion of "family" pictures can be difficult. I wondered if Tyla, who might not feel like we're her family yet, would be okay with a stranger photographing our family. There were a few awkward moments ("Can you say 'Mom has stinky feet'?", followed by silence and confusion, as she hasn't called either of us "mom" yet). But on the whole, Rona made us feel comfortable and kept things fun. Even though the evening began with resistance to the whole idea of being photographed, it ended with smiles and giggles and lots of chatter - which is Tyla's way of telling us she's doing okay.
Damn you Erin....I just went to your blog to see a couple pictures and ended up reading the whole thing from start to finish. You are such an amazing writer, I got sucked in and couldn't stop reading. It's so nice to read about what you guys are up to lately. And I hear ya on all the Mom stuff. Yep...it's a ride everyday....Anyways, keep up the blog. I sent Tyla something in the mail today. Love to you all - The Siferts
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pam! Glad to hear there are a few people who read my crazy ramblings. I do hope to keep the blogging up - I think the entries would make a cool book to give Tyla for her grad or another occasion when she's older. I just have to find the time to keep writing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE the photos - we went to Superstore for ours and i gotta say THEY SUCK!! I agree with the first poster - I love your blog, Erin! I am so excited and happy to read about your journey! Wish I saw you more often!
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Audra