Okay – so it’s not the BEST picture of me ever, and my eyes are a tad half mast… But the fact that all of my children are in the picture, smiling and looking at the camera… We’ll that’s just never happened before. I assume that like a solar eclipse, it will be a while before I see the likes of this again. But it gives me some hope for holiday cards in our future.
Here are some others that didn’t quite work out:
And the best part is that it was Easter, so everyone actually looked nice and I hadn’t just arrived home from the gym or not showered yet. Most photo ops seem to occur when I’m not interested in being captured on film.
Here’s a bonus one of me with Eleanor:
I mean – a mother-daughter picture in which we both look nice? Unheard of!
Anyway – I was inspired to make a little effort this weekend since I just finished a book by a very glamorous and lovely lady named Laura Bennett. If you watch Project Runway, you’ll recognize her as one of the Fashion Week finalists who dressed up for the workroom and wore stilettos throughout all of her (count ’em – SIX!) pregnancies. I’ll be posting a review, a short interview AND a giveaway this week – so watch for that. And try don a cute outfit and splash on a little lip gloss next time you’re running out to Target. You’d be surprised at how much better you’ll feel about yourself. Besides -you never know if your kids will agree to pose for a picture. It could happen…
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You look awesome Kate! Your hair is getting so long again! And the kids all look so adorable – I love that Liberty of London dress on Eleanor too! And Laura was my favorite on that show – I had no idea she had a book out now. I might have to put on a sundress (I have THREE cute maternity ones!) and lip gloss and head to the bookstore tomorrow. I simply can't wait for your giveaway! ha!
Great pictures! And Eleanors dress is adorable!
Congrats on the great pic! Kids are so difficult. If I recall correctly Laura Bennet was my fav. I loved her creations!!!!!! I'll have to check out her book!
Great pics. The kids are adorable but I must admit I was looking at their HOT MAMA.
I totally know how hard it is to get a great picture with all the kids! Yours is gorgeous and they're all smiling!! Wow. So cute.
You totally hit the jackpot!
Awwww! You guys are adorable!
Pearl
Get yourself out and buy a frame now! That's a GREAT shot!
Definitely lucky AND lovely! I would almost be tempted to frame them all as a collage. You can call it a testament to reality!
These pictures are fantastic. The one of you and Eleanor together and the one of you with ALL THREE KIDS SMILING AT THE CAMERA are truly the best I've ever seen. I do love the one of all of you with George and Eleanor making eye contact. There's always that link between them isn't there.
You are lucky, lucky to have gotten that picture! Wish I had your luck…no comment on our Easter pics.
You all look great, you've got way cute kids. :)
Pretty-pretty, cute-cute! The stars DID align… lucky you! :-)
Your hair is so long. I had no idea. Love the change. So jealous. Gorgeous picture of you and your beautiful children. LOVE the one of you and eleanor (and george in the background -what a cutie). can't wait to see all of you next month.
That first picture is fantastic! :)
(love your dress!)
I wont mention that you actually look younger than we did at age 17 or how completely annoyed I am by that fact!!
They are simply beautiful! They all look JUST like you!!
xoxo
u look gorgeous and the family pic is perfect! glad it was a good day!!!
You achieved the impossible!! It can be done! And, you look gorgeous. I'm awe struck!
i think they all look great! i´ll look out for the book- i had no idea she had written one! i´m off to find some lip gloss… might have to settle for vaseline…;)
What a bunch of cuties you have there! All the pictures are great. Funny faced kids make me smile.
My oh my you are so beautiful–all of you!
And I will tell you again how smart I think you are to write a book on your blog.
The first picture is amazing. Your kids are so beautiful. Can I use that photo as my family portrait?
Oh Kate! You all look so, so lovely! And not to knock your kids, but I think their mom was the loveliest!
AMAZING PICS! You all look wonderful!