Holden Beach photo shoot

We were blessed to have my sister's friend, Ellen, take family pictures for us while at the beach. Brett and I had a family picture done when Dawson was a baby. He was teething and didn't smile, the pictures were awful and we've never done it again. We've had random people take pictures but nothing with a great camera where we are all coordinated and all. So I had really high hopes but low expectations. Ellen did not disappoint! 

I explained to my kids that if they would just smile at the beginning and do what was asked of them the whole experience would be over quickly. Man, did that work. Those boys were ready to pose from the instant we stepped out of the car. We got situated for our family photo and I kid you not it was over in ten seconds. And everyone was happy. When I saw the pictures, I got tears in my eyes and literally kissed Ellen out of pure joy. What a blessing!

 Ellen also did some pictures of Haven which I loved. So much fun to change her outfits and try different poses.