Hermann Park Outtakes

Back in 2005, time was divided into two segments: pre-Katrina and post-Katrina.  Five years later in 2010, time was divided again into two segments: pre-kids and post-kids.  In the pre-kids era, things just got done.  In the post-kids era, things certainly can get done, but it takes a considerable amount of planning.  Even then, there are no guarantees.  There are some days where I honestly can’t remember certain aspects of life pre-kids!

In an effort to get our Christmas cards out before, well, Christmas, we decided to start taking pictures of the kids in early November.  We headed out to Hermann Park on Sunday.  It was an absolutely gorgeous day.  I had my trusted Nikon, a bag full of cookies for bribes, and a loving, helpful husband.

Logan did really well as the bribes worked splendidly.  Catherine, however, saw a duck about 10 minutes into our “shoot” and that was that.  She was so frustrated that we would not let her jump in the pond to get the duck.  She literally screamed and cried for the next 20 minutes.    Thankfully, the train came whistling by and she was able to forget about her beloved duck.

We got only ONE photo out of 221 that had both kiddos smiling happily.  And of course I can’t show you that as it would spoil the Christmas card but I will gladly share some outtakes.

Current trend: Logan brings a stick or acorn everywhere.

This could have been cute but no.

THE duck

Logan looks like a grown man who is contemplating a major life decision.  Catherine just looks mad.

2011 Outtakes

In hindsight, I realize that having the gnomes so close to Cat's skull was a bit dangerous.