I have a confession to make: I LOST 5 POUNDS We have never had a family photo taken.
I totally lost five pounds too, but that’s not what this is about, I just had to throw that out there, so you would know that I am still putting in work on my back boobies.
Anyway, our family-picture-less existence is shameful and embarrassing to admit. Being a family photographer who goes around proselytizing to others about the significance of capturing your family together in a professional photo, I’m sort of a do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do liver.
Despite my reluctance to admit it out loud in writing, the truth of the matter is that we have never, in our current state as a family of 5, had a family photo taken.
This, was the last time we had anything like a professional photo done (and it’s hideous because it was at that mall photo place that I can’t stand)…
It’s pre-kid #3. My face is still pregnancy wide. And, it was such a horrifying experience that I decided to become a photographer immediately following this we’ve never paid for a photo (outside of school or sports) since this day. We’re traumatized I guess.
And, it’s time to get over it.
Every time I sit and think (which, mind you isn’t often, but still), I mean really pause to think and watch and listen, I can see my Dudes changing. They are growing, inside and outside. The way they smile, the way their eyes light up at new discoveries, their jokes, their laughs, their everything; it’s changing.
And, I want to save a little of that.
Sure, I photograph them every single day (if you follow me on Instragram, you know it. If you don’t you better get on that; I’m dumbmom over there). Them alone. Them together. Them being silly, and serious, and quiet, and loud. Okay, not quiet, they are never quiet. But I take pictures of them, as they are, constantly.
Just not of US.
I want to look back and see them with me; laughing at with me, playing with me, being my kids, with me. I want to have those photos to help me remember what WE were like together.
Plus, I need some wall art. And, I really want someone to edit me pretty.
And, I’m rambling because someone needs to help me convince Dumb Dad. And find something to wear.
How’s this?!
I always tell my clients to pick something colorful. Not matching, but coordinated. Something comfortable, and chic, and filled with personality. It’s so easy when I am busy deciding for someone else!
I LOVE this dress for some reason. I would probably wear tights with it, because my legs personality looks better in tights.
And, I would like The Dudes to wear hats in one. Because hats are cool and they like them.
And, I want there to be a tire swing and a farm house, burnt sienna preferably, and a long dirt path with trees on both sides.
Probably this is never gonna happen.
But, just in case lets talk more about what I’m going to wear…
Thoughts? On the clothing? My weight loss? I mean, um, anything?
Jennifer says
BACK. BOOBIES.
Congratulations on 5 lbs down! Yippeeeeee!
Tami says
Thanks for visiting the site! You and your family are too cute! I’m trying to figure out what we are going to wear for our Holiday photo right now geesh! Lol!
Melissa says
Ooh, this post came at the perfect time for me. I’m currently plotting our very first family photo session. In fact, I contacted three photographers today. (I soooo wish we lived closer!) And this SAHM is in a total fashion slump. (I’m pretty sure yoga pants are not allowed in professional photos.) Thanks for the inspiration. Not sure my husband will appreciate the shopping I’m about to do, but I’ll just tell him it’s for posterity.
mrs.d says
Congrats on the five pounds! That’s awesome hun.. And yes, you need to have the family photo done.. the boys will be all grown up in a blink of an eye.. And, I like the first outfits! :)
Dumb Mom says
Thanks! And you are so right. Already they are changing so much!
Baby Shopaholic says
You put together some cute looks! I just took some family photos. I say go for the outfit that make you feel (and look slim) comfortable! Congrats on the 5lbs!
Dumb Mom says
Oooh! Did you share them on your blog? I need some ideas:)!
Jennifer says
No professional family photos since James was a baby. I had some done of the kids this year. Maybe I’ll do all of us next year.
Congrats on the five pounds!
Dumb Mom says
Thanks, Jen! And, I got my site fixed, so you are going to be hearing from me bunches now!
GretchenW says
You’re so cute! I hope you decide to get your family pics taken soon. But I have to admit, I’m guilty as well. I have great pics of my kids, but none with me in it!
Dumb Mom says
So sad, right?! I LOVE looking back at pictures of my mom with us. And there really aren’t enough.
Nicole Feliciano says
Love the outfits you put together! And love all the Friday Fashion Fun.
Nicole
http://www.momtrends.com/2012/10/blazer-fashion-trend/
Arnebya says
OK I’ll admit it; we’ve not had a photo taken as a family since we were a family of three. That’s right. The only photo we sat for was over 11 years ago when we had only one child. Since then we have had all of the family kids take a picture together but even that didn’t include my three-year-old because it was more than six years ago. Meh. I figure one day we’ll throw a sheet up on a wall and set a timer.
Dumb Mom says
NOOOOOOO! You will not do that. You will have me come do your session. Come on, I live right here!