i need a professional.

sunday after church i had the bright idea of trying to get a single picture of my four kiddos together.

i just wanted one.
of all four of them.
in the same shot.

did i get it?
no.

i can take pictures of other people's kids just fine.
my own?
forgetaboutit. {said in my best donnie brasco voice}

here's my proof.


hubs was there to hold them all down. {just kidding}
you can't tell what jett is showing but, it's a worm.
i have a feeling if i want to good shot of him it's going to include a bug of sort sort.
every time.


one more time...
and jett's head is behind jake's knee.


mckinley took off running the opposite direction.
it was killing jake to stand this close to his brother.
goodness to pete, it's not cool to show love to your brother...so he says.

and finally,
my two who did want to cooperate and take cute pics for mom...

this is my favorite from that day.
even if it is just my two littlest boys.

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have any tips for me???
do i duct tape them to the ground?
bribe them with candy?

how do you get the perfect picture of your kiddos??