family pictures {newport beach}

While on vacation at Newport beach in California a couple weeks ago
I really wanted to get some happy family pictures on the beach as the sun was setting.
Playing, laughing and smiling at each other and genuinely looking happy.

I scoured pinterest and photography blogs for inspiration.

I knew in the back of my mind that this plan of me taking pictures wasn't

going to work but I was determined to try. It didn't work out all.

I will definitely plan  ahead next time and hire someone to do it.

Things that don't work well to get those natural happy pictures

1. Trying to set a tripod up in the sand

2. getting your family to gather together closely and look happy

3. Setting a timer and quick running into the picture, position yourself and smile
4. Wind blowing your hair everywhere and in your face
5. Self conscience tween girl who is more worried about
how embarrassing the whole situation is

I did get a few but nothing I was hoping and dreaming for.

Here are a few I did get.

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I got to have my nephews again this week!

This little guy is a scooting backwards machine.

He starts up right by the toys and with in 5 minutes he

has pushed himself as far back as he can get before running into something.

This little face is just to cute to not take a ton of pictures of.

Even Jordan joined on the floor for a bit to play.

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I have been so bad with picking up my camera lately and capturing the everyday moments.

I am hoping the holiday season coming will help change that.

When my husband and son went outside today to play catch with the football

I decided to follow them. My son looked so cute in his helmet with his Phineas

and Ferb jammies topped with a Seahawk sweatshirt. Love this kid.

He is a jammie man. He will come home from school sometimes 

and get straight back into his jammies.

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This Friday I got to have my little nephew over for a bit.

I just love this little guy to pieces.

He is just the happiest little guy.

The only time I see him get fussy is when it is time to eat or sleep.

He is a great snuggle buddy and is content hanging out on your lap

chewing on my sweat shirt strings. Usually he is tortured by kissing

on his adorable cheeks. He usually loves it and I can get some laughs 

out of him.  He reminds me at times of Jordan as a baby. He "almost"

makes me want to have another baby. No ideas though that is not going to happen.

Just look at this sweet adorable face.

Sorry in advance for the cuteness overload but I couldn't narrow them down.

 

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Yesterday my family got together for a pizza dinner at my parent's house.

The reason for the get together was my brother was home visiting from college!

When my family gets together especially with my brother John it is loud and crazy.

Luckily the kids and Uncle Johnny spent most of their time outside burning

off lots of energy. It rained off and on all evening but that did not slow them down.

They searched the bushes for a softball that got thrown in but never to return.

They chased and chased Uncle Johnny all around the yard for at least an hour straight.

It was awesome seeing you John!

I am not very impressed with how these pictures came out.

I think I had my white balance on the wrong setting from being inside at my house.

I never changed it when I went outside so must of my pictures our blueish and blurry.

I can can mess around with photoshop but do not know how to really edit photos.

I am over trying to edit these so here you go.

 

We even attempted a family picture since everyone was together!

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