Ode to Tricia and Family Pictures

Tricia, http://www.youngimpressionsphotography.com/, is the official photographer for the Pike family. Does that make me sound all important and prestigious? Good! :) She does amazing work, so we love knowing her and having an "in" on photos. I'm looking forward to getting our family pictures back . . . something we've never done (unless you count the lame Christmas cards ones, but they were too holiday-ish to hang in our front room). The pictures below are ones she took of the kids at Easter. The photos on my blog sidebar are also from this photo shoot.

As much as I'm excited about our pictures, I'm a bit nervous because that day was kind of a disaster. Tricia was wonderful . . . so patient and kind. The rest of us? Rather tense because the kids did not cooperate. In the park they spotted an inviting slide and tube swing and could not concentrate on the task at hand. They were teary, obstinate, grumpy, and Jer added to the drama by being grumpy back. So, when you receive your Christmas cards this year, the family you see is not reality. Behind the scenes, we were quite miserable (although just for that moment -- we tend to be a happy bunch). :) Thank you, Tricia, for being so great! She deserves an award. And despite her difficult family, the pictures will still be great.

.

I stole this pic off of Tricia's blog. In her narrative she writes, "Lisa, don't be mad but I LOVE this picture! I think it might be because this is how my life is right now, CRAZY! I just love how crazy the kids are and mom and dad are helping them out! Assure Jeremy there are plenty of "good" pictures but I think this is classic!"

.

I agree! I think that shot is hilarious and really depicts the essence of the Pikes. Life IS crazy, and a picture that says otherwise is a facade. :)