Family Photos... Finally!

I think the last time Ben and I were officially photographed together as a "family" was.... let me think... our wedding day EIGHT YEARS AGO. We've taken nice pictures here and there (my sister is a photographer after all...), but never an actual full blown photo shoot. I think I just haven't thought of it as a priority.

But times are achangin' friends. Now that our family is two whole homo sapiens larger, we thought it was about time. Our good friends, the Barkers, live in Texas, but because he works for Southwest they get to come up and visit their family here as often as they want. So a few weeks ago while they were in town, Kalli took us for an official photo shoot and I was pleasantly surprised at how fun and non-awkward it was! I think we've been missing out these past eight years of photography-neglect.

And I'm so excited to share the results...

There's a sneak peak on her blog here, but you can view them all by going to her website here and entering "parker" for the password.

And besides the images featured on her blog, here's just a handful of my favorites.:

PS) The adorable quilt you see in these photos was made for Lincoln by one of my oh-so-talented sisters. Thanks Andy! I just happened to notice the day before our photo shoot that the boys' clothes coordinate the quilt perfectly - I love the colors!

Yes... I know I look pregnant in this family shot, but I can't help but still love it because of Logan! This was one of the poses that didn't feel posed. Instead of following Kalli's instructions, Logan opted to just squeeze Dad's leg instead.

The funny thing about this shot is that it was blasted hot this day, but I know that layered outfits make for a more interesting and textured photo, so I insisted that we all have at least two layers on. Poor Logan had two layers, a down vest and a hat on. ha ha I'm a mean Mom, I know. I think we were all sweating bullets here. :-)

I think this was Ben's favorite part of the shoot... right hun?
I, on the other hand, like this photo because it shows off my cute new pair of shoes that were a steal of a deal ($10 at American Eagle!) It's been a while since I've treated myself to a new pair of kicks. :-)

I loved this one of Logan too because he was insistent on getting his picture taken with this train holding the wheel. Kalli made him a deal that if he sat good for the family shot with the train then she would take a picture of him holding that wheel. Can you see pure delight in his eyes here? So satisfied that his wish was granted. :-)

My walls have been bare for almost a year when I got claustrophobic and just took everything off my walls one day. :-) I can't wait to show others who visit our home what is most important to me.... family!