The challenge in taking your own kidlets pictures is that, not only do you have to play photographer, but that whole mom thing can't exactly be put on hold. So, I packed up my props, my two kids and ... the iPad. That's right. I came armed and ready with the greatest distraction, or so I thought. Despite the excitement I created around this, the balloons were all my daughter wanted. I convinced her to let me take a few shots and then she could have some to play with. I wanted to take a few pictures of the Birthday Boy holding one balloon since, well, he was turning one. You will notice there are no such pictures here. That's right. First, he popped his balloon. As I turned to steal another from my daughter, the remainder floated off into the sky as she melted to the ground in tears. Major mom fail! Melt down city commenced and that was the end of that.
Despite my parenting challenges and my disappointment that the sun didn't stay out for those fun backlit pictures, I absolutely LOVE how these turned out. Here are a few of my favourites.
Happy Birthday Little Man!!!