family portrait

I can't believe it, but I actually scheduled a family portrait for 12/3!  You have to know that I have avoided cameras whenever possible.  There are pictures of me, at times when it was impossible to find a way out, such as when my little one had her pre-school graduation in 2010, etc.  However, we have only 3 formal family portraits, and 2 of them were for our church directory - one when my 13 year old was about 7 months old, and the other when my 6 yr old was 3 months old.  The other portrait was when the 13 yr old was about 5 or 6.  I had lost a little weight at the time the 1st portrait was taken, and had dropped 75 lbs. in the months prior to the second one (I'm about 25 lbs less now).  The one in-between I was talked into having done by my husband, and worked hard to not look too fat.  I am actually looking forward to having this picture taken.  I want my children to be able to look back and see their mom in pictures with them.  Hopefully, having our family's picture taken will become a tradition.  I am soooo grateful for the gift I've been given!  Mary

I am so happy for you that you are willing to even do this! I have a sister and a good friend that totally will NOT let their pictures be taken, and I feel so bad for their kids that there will be no pictures of them and their moms during different times of their life...sounds exactly like what you have done. I am so glad that you feel better about yourself to do this! Not only for you, but as a memory for your children! Make sure to post one here afterwards!!

And congrats on your outstanding successful weight loss!! WTG!

Thanks Dottie!  I realize how selfish I have been, robbing my kids of precious memories as the grow up.  Hopefully, I can remember to put them first in the future.  Thanks so much for the kind word, as well!

I completly understand, my hubby and i realized that the last time we were in an official portrait my 10 year old was 10months old and i have a 5 year old with NO formal portraits of the 4 of us. Now mind you there are pictures of us taken at various events but of course my kids are standing in front of me or sitting and im bent over (so as to eliminate my extra chins). I planned one for next weekend (a photo session for our family) as a gift to our extended families. I am really excited!!! Of course i am still 40 lbs away from goal but im also 40lbs away from what they saw this summer so im pretty confidant the pictures will look good. Im so happy for you!!

Good for you Amanda!  Isn't it such a relief to not have that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach even thinking about a formal portrait?  I'm actually a bit excited to have the picture taken.  My biggest issue now is what to wear and to get the kids their Christmas outfits before then!