The fear of the 100F forecast drove us from our house to the in laws’ pool. We packed sandwiches, snacks, and bathing suits and headed for cooler wetter ground. Sadly in our haste to get out the door with towels, suits, snacks, water, sunscreen, changes of clothes, and children I completely forgot to grab the camera bag.
Now, I’m a blogging mama. I always have a camera on me. My trusty little point and shoot Nikon lives in my diaper bag/purse to record solemn occasions such as the result of a restaurant spaghetti experience or a funny sign spotted out in the world. But I have been ridiculously spoiled by my Nikon D40, so having to rely on it today to snap shots of my kids was fingernails on a blackboard to my photographer’s soul.
Every time I spotted the perfect shot I’d point, click… and wait an interminable time for the camera to react. Obviously my kids didn’t hold the pose. And then I’d have to wait another agonizing 10 or 15 seconds for the camera to be ready to shoot again. Never going on another family outing without the D40 again.
Oh, wait… you were here for pictures? Sorry ’bout that. Between M and I we did get a few precious moments. Here are the Weekly Winners. Don’t forget to click the link to see other great shots.
Gotta love the fact that I let my 10.5 month old eat chocolate…
Oh the lax attitude of the 2nd time mom.

Another minute and she would have named it.
Good thing it was too yummy to resist or she’d be tucked in with her new “baby.”
Next week I’ll have more shots. And they might even be in focus! How novel.
Just wait, the third child eats chocolate cookies for breakfast!
LOL, I’ve put my P&S away for good.
Love the cuteness of the sisterly love
Oh, so very, very sweet! Precious shots.
Fun pictures after all! I love that last one…too cute.
That last shot is just too cute! Life is sweet!!
The first shot is so adorable!
I know what you mean about point and shoots – I can’t bring myself to do it anymore!
Oh preciousness!
I so know what you mean about laxing with subsequent children. David had an ice cream before bed last night. Just sayin’.
They are so beautiful!
Great winners~they’re so cute!
i love it!! Especially the last one!! We need to get the girls together for some pool time! Though today it was quite chilly in the evening! Are we in for a break I wonder?
too cute! i love the last one!
thank goodness it’s cooler today!
Oh that shot of your daughter kicking back is so cute! Looks like you had a nice time!
LOOOOVE the chubby mister!! CUTE!
Looking forward to meeting you at BlogHer!