The Grouch Takes some Pictures

Considering my precarious emotional state today (i.e. extreme crankiness) I knew it was probably NOT a good idea to attempt pictures of the kids. (See Photographer's Child Syndrome Post), but I had shoo-ed the boys outside for some "fresh air" (read: sanity for myself) and the lighting conditions were so perfect, I decided to give it a go.

Last week it was REALLY cold here...like, high 30's and 40s during the day and around freezing at night. After living in Florida, and now here in Georgia, we haven't bought winter coats in about 3 years, and I was feel'n the brisk air run through my sweatshirt and knowing that the boys were in need of some warm coats. Of course, I went out and bought them coats last Saturday and it's been a pleasant 70 degrees ever since then. Anyway, their coats look so cute, I wanted some pictures so I forced them to put them on (I'm not a mean person - it HAS cooled to around 60 and there's a nice breeze) so I could take some pictures.

Here's AJ....his new coat has a furry hood which makes him look remarkably like an Eskimo, if you ask me. :)






Here's Owen. Couldn't decide if I liked black/white or color better.....