Thursday, September 16, 2010

September Beach Pictures

I had a photo shoot last weekend on the beach, and Ben brought the boys over in the bike trailer as I was finishing up. They played off to the side from where I was taking pictures (of the most beautiful family – I still need to finish my photography blog so I can post some recent sessions). I looked over and saw Charlie running around, covered in sand and shirtless. After my photo session was done, Charlie ran up to my stool and climbed right up.

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Ben got creative with the long grass next to the beach and braided a headband for Eli, who thought it was the coolest thing.

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I always bring sheets of stickers for the kids that I’m taking pictures of as a reward at the end. Charlie found my stash in the bag and started putting some stickers on himself (which is a common way for him to entertain himself at church too – he often has a few dozen stickers on both arms).

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Checking to see how the sticker tasted – not so good, apparently.

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I actually got in the pictures this time! Shocker :)

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Ben and Eli were racing up and down the beach – Ben tripped on purpose so that Eli would catch up and win the race.

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Love these boys.

5 comments:

Marci said...

Your boys are adorable and you are a genius for bringing stickers to your photo shoots! I LOVE the pictures of Eli and Ben racing, Eli's face is pure joy!

Krista said...

So so cute. You need to frame some of those. New canvases? I think so.

Elizabeth Severson said...

very cute pics!

Maureen said...

Cute photos Sarah! So scary about your almost break in! Ryan's parents home was broken into last new years eve. Luckily no one was home-and an old computer was stolen. grateful all are safe, and thanks for the reminder to lock all things!

Unknown said...

I can't ever get enough of Charlie's blue eyes... Ben can be pretty cute at times, can't he??