15Jan
This past fall, the kids had school picture day. One of the teachers suggested that we do a siblings picture, too, so I could have one of the kids together. That sounded great, so I signed them up. This was going to be great!
Or not…
So, let’s talk about this picture.
a) Gracie is crying. Obviously.
b) Bean has this creepy look on his face.
c) Gracie is wearing her light up, hot pink shoes with her pretty little church dress.
d) Bean is wearing camo shorts and Spiderman shoes with his dress shirt.
Some of this I can explain. I thought the picture was only going to be from the waist up, so I only sent the kids with dress clothes for their tops. Clearly, I was wrong.
You might be asking yourself, what does one do with a picture like this? Well, naturally I put it on a coffee mug and gave it to Chris for Christmas. Duh.
1) Alyssa: Oh this is classic. I love it. I'm so glad you bought it. Your kids are going to love this in 15 years. Hahaha. Just seeing this picture makes me want to send my kids to preschool so I can get pictures too. (01.15.2013 10:22pm)
2) Joanie: This belongs in Awkward Family Photos!!! (01.15.2013 10:23pm)
3) Miriam @ Sometimes I Veg: That is so perfect in it's own way. (01.15.2013 10:27pm)
4) crystal: I can not stop laughing! (01.15.2013 10:39pm)
5) Cassie A.: I seriously laughed so hard at this!!! I love the shorts with the dress shirt... and how he's trying to comfort his little sister. Such a good memory! (01.15.2013 10:44pm)
6) Meredith Jones: HAHAHAhahahahahaha. This made me laugh with my head back, thanks for that. ;D (01.15.2013 10:48pm)
7) Nicole Curry: Every year I make SURE my kids have a new outfit for picture day...not so much for Jake now that he is in 2nd grade but he does get a new shirt. I am obsessed with making sure my kids look adorable, sue me. Last year I got Kendall an adorable dress with a big flower for her hair, I was beyond excited. The entire week that outfit was on display. One point you should remember, I was teaching middle school at the time and Kendalls preschool was right downstairs. One day that week we were driving home and I said, Kendall! Tomorrow is picture day, you finally get to wear your dress! And then...it happened...my older child says, mom today is Friday, her picture day was today. Wha?!?!?! I sent my daughter to school that day in jeans and a t-shirt and her hair (remember she is a mixed child) tied up in a bun. I was beyond upset! (01.16.2013 12:05am)
8) Nicole Curry: Katie I am going to instagram a picture for you , see for yourself! Ha! (01.16.2013 12:12am)
9) Brenna: Your Gracie and my baby girl are a week apart, and every time I read your posts about Gracie I feel like I am hearing about my own Elsie. They are so similar it's CRAZY! Sweet little spitfires. And seriously, those are the kinds of pictures that you really appreciate 30 years down the road because of all the memories they bring back. (01.16.2013 12:26am)
10) Kristin: LOL!!! Love it - I would have done the same thing. (01.16.2013 07:35am)
11) Ashley @ A Recipe for Sanity: LOL! I love it! I really hope you did make it into a mug for Christmas, because that's hysterical! (01.16.2013 07:39am)
12) Katy @ MonsterProof: I love it! So much back story! You should almost write it on the back of the photo. My favorite childhood picture was 4th grade. I was in a production of Oliver at a nearby college, and had to have my hair teased into knots and have "dirty" make-up. I arrived back at school after a daytime performance, in grungy clothes and my "street kid" hair and make-up. It's a lovely picture, let me tell you. ;) The stories make them the best! (01.16.2013 08:05am)
13) Kat: HAHAHAHAHA aw man that's just too much. It actually kinda looks like Bean isn't wearing any pants.... lol Katie. (01.16.2013 08:56am)
14) danielle: Oh this cracks me up! I love the mug idea!!! That is hilarious! (01.16.2013 09:15am)
15) Jess: I'm sorry, but this is the funniest picture I've seen in awhile! I am laughing so hard! I love it! (01.16.2013 09:53am)
16) Sara Hef: Oh my gosh, this made me laugh after a night of no sleep due to my five month old and a morning of torture from my six year old!!! Both boys of course, along with their 8 year old big brother. I have no idea about girls, but my six year old definitely acts like Miss Gracie! (01.16.2013 10:34am)
17) Mariya: LOL. Bad photos are great in their own way. Awesome idea! (01.16.2013 10:36am)
18) Jenn @ Shopaholic to Small Town: HA! This picture is priceless! I bet Chris will cherish that coffee cup forever! :) (01.16.2013 10:40am)
19) Andrea: This was hilarious! Bad school pictures are the best! Ours (age 2) had his first school picture taken in the fall. He has had professional candid portraits taken since he was born, but this was his first sit down session with a stranger & a long line of children waiting. His hair was ruffled, he had just busted his chin on something, and he has this screwed up look on his face. We got an 8x10 and proudly put it in the hallway. Funniest/worst picture of our kid so far! (01.16.2013 02:39pm)
20) Amy L Butler: Oh this is too funny :) (01.16.2013 09:06pm)
21) holly your biggest fan not fattest: oh my gosh i am dying. DYING. with laughter. best. post. ever! :) (01.16.2013 10:27pm)
22) Lindsay Campbell: I know I commented when you posted this on facebook but It's just such an awesome picture, I had to comment again. Love this picture! You should send this to Ellen, I know she would post it on the show, she has segments that uses pictures like this, it is hilarious! (01.17.2013 01:27pm)
23) Ashley @ According to Ashley: Love it! (01.17.2013 06:22pm)
24) jenny-bird: Hilarious. The coffee mug will be classic. (01.18.2013 10:16am)
25) Tabitha (From Single to Married): That is AWESOME! As a photographer, I can relate to this scenario soooo much. :) (01.18.2013 10:37am)
26) Tabs: NATURALLY!!!!! Good choice. This must be remembered. (01.18.2013 03:22pm)
27) Julie: You are my hero! The coffee mug idea is spectacular! (01.22.2013 10:49pm)