"You're in my shot mom!"

We had our family pictures taken here at the house yesterday.  It was really relaxed and fun, which is what we wanted.  (Correction: what I wanted.  Ned would rather go to the dentist than have his picture taken.)

It was warm but windy and Mar was a cutie.  The photographer, Tawny Hurst from Pleasanton (who was a doll, by the way!) was taking pics of Mar in her room in her rocking chair then she suggested that I sit with her for a few shots.  Mar pitched a fit, and pushed me away saying "Mama, no!" like I was in her shot or something.  It was hilarious.  She kept asking Tawny to see the pictures after she took them, just like she does with me.  What a turkey!

I was glad we shot the pics at our house.  I love this house. It is tiny, certainly is not new and has certain quirks only a homeowner can endure, but it is our home--the first home Ned and I bought as stable adults and I love its charm and story.  I was glad that we captured the place we live in these pictures and those memories will be pure and sacred for years to come.