Wednesday, May 14, 2008

A Mother's Day Wish

As you are well aware, last Sunday was Mother's day.  Rosa says it's her favorite day of the year - not only because of being able to honor our mothers, but because all of my usual Sunday morning meetings are canceled and I get to go to church with the family and generally "hang out" with her all day.  I have to admit that I look forward to that particular aspect of it as well.

Anyway, on Saturday when I asked her what she would like for Mother's day, she said she only wanted two things: 1) a clean house, and 2) a new family picture.  So, Saturday was spent cleaning and Sunday when we got home from church I gathered everyone together for the picture.

Now, our kids are getting older it's true.  But, it's still a little like pulling teeth trying to get them to all "stand here", "don't fidget", "push your glasses up", "look happy", "yes, you will cooperate and take a decent family picture or else", etc, etc.

As I was going through them last night this one immediately jumped out at me and became my favorite.  I was taking some test shots to adjust the lighting and caught one of those "candid moments in time" and thought I'd share.

Stay tuned for the more "official" shots.

2 comments:

Grampy and Grandma Dot said...

I think the "candid" shot will be my favorite, but I look forward to the more "official" photos. Love to all of you!!!! Mom

Colie said...

Oh Chad and family!! I miss you all so so much. I can't wait to see you in person (not that I will anytime soon...:) and tell you about China and give you things and hear about your lives and what's new! Tell you family I love them and miss them.