Just one good picture...

All I want in life is one good picture.

Just one!

And maybe a pony.


But if I can't have the pony I still want the one good picture.

Of what you ask?

Why, the first day of school, of course.

Which, can we just all say, comes way to stinking early these days.

My minions started back August 10.

August 10th I tell you!

So...back to this elusive picture.

I mean, you would think that you would put the child in front of the steps and say 'smile' and they would.

But they don't.

They fidget.

And giggle.

And scratch.

And generally act like monkeys who've rolled in itch powder.

Feel my woes why don't you:

Hmmm...

This one's good but it's not close enough.

Next: 

Um...no.

Next:

Hellooo...look at the camera.

Next: 

Look at the camera - not laugh at the camera.

Take Five: 

You're still laughing.

Hmmm...

This one is as good as it gets:

Next minion:

First:

The need to dance is strong in this one.

Mini rabbit trail.:

A couple nights ago at dinner he kept standing up beside his seat and dancing. Finally, we told him to go to the bathroom if he was going to dance like that assuming he just needed to er, go to the bathroom. A few minutes later I sent the oldest in to check on him. Apparently he was rocking it out in the bathroom - dancing in front of the mirror. 

I don't know. I just don't know. The boy needs to dance.

Back to the pictures...

Next:

You look guilty. 

Anything you need to tell me?

Next:

Your face is scrunchy.

Just smile darn it!

Well...not that smiley.

And definitely not that smiley.

Sheesh, you've lost it.

Well...

This will have to do. 

Now...where's my pony?

"Oooh! Oooh! I want a pony!!!"

Don't even think about it little sister.