family pictures {Seahawk style}

As most of you know we are big Seahawk fans around here. 

We always gather together to watch the games on the couch.

During half time Josh and Jordan like to go outside and throw

the football around. Even during the game they will be tossing the ball 

around in the living room. Jordan has become quite the fan himself.

He knows most of the players and who to cheer for!

I really wanted to get some family pictures down since it has been

a few years. Back in June I had I my friend Cat from Blue Umbrella Photography

do Michelle's pictures for her 13th Birthday. I absolutely loved them so know

I wanted her to do our family ones as well. I wanted to keep it fun

so the guys would be a little into it. Also I wanted some of Jordan for his

8th birthday. I knew a Seahawks theme would be a win all around. Plus I wanted

some of the boys playing catch together since that is something they love doing all the time.

Enjoy!

  

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.

linking up to Simple Things Sunday, Sweet shot Tuesday, the happiness project