My kids are not always the most cooperative when it comes to getting their pictures taken ... you would think that by now they would be so use to it they'd just sit, smile and be putty in my hands until I get just the right shot, so we could be done with it in half the time. But it's never, ever that easy. Our poor neighbors. I'm sure they cringe when they see everyone trooping out to the side yard, followed by the beast (aka camera), knowing that gritted teeth and tears are sure to quickly follow.
Most photographers will tell you that your best shots will be within the first few frames, and with my kids that is typically true ... occasionally it takes us 50+ frames to get use to the idea that Mom isn't going to back down and let anyone inside until she gets a picture where everyone is smiling and looking at the camera. Today I cut my losses after only 10 frames. This was frame number 9, and given everything that it took to get this picture, I am satisfied.
Today Emily came home with a Character of the Month award from school! I typically get a call a few days ahead letting me know about the awards assembly, but things in Emily's class have been super busy and it totally slipped her teachers mind. So it was a fun surprise for both of us!
The character word of the month was Determination and this is what Emily's teacher had to say about why she was given the award ... "Emily is determined to follow directions and pay attention in class. She is very patient and never bossy with other students who are not following directions. I really appreciate Emily's determination to do the right thing!"
We are very proud of Emily for the good example she is being in her class and for how well she is doing in school.
