Family photo time

Right now, Jacob is with Daddy at the Park at MOA (aka the Mall of America amusement park), riding rollercoasters to his heart's delight. Yes, the boy is tall enough for the BIG rollercoasters - but must be accompanied by an adult : ) He is reaping the benefits of a bribe. To wit: we've been trying to get a family portrait for a year, no exageration. . So, Daddy told him if he cooperated (he HATES having his picture taken, as referenced below), that he'd take him to do rollercoasters. As life with kids would have it, he cooperated pretty well, but little Sarah was having a tough day. Cutting three teeth at once would make anyone cranky. So, we didn't get much but here they are! As I look at them, I realize that this is what a family portrait is all about. It isn't a posed event, it's life. Memory making is not about how good we can look, smiling and sitting still. Memory making, and lifstyle portraiture, is about the moment. It's a glimpse into life. So, in my life today I have a beautiful teething daughter with a pacifer in her mouth and two rambunctious boys and their wonderful dad. What a blessing. I am humbled by God's grace; ever sufficient, ever abundant, ever amazing.