Tuesday, November 10, 2009

To Buy or Not to Buy...?

A few weeks ago, Brooklyn had picture day at Preschool. That morning, a few important events took place.
First, we woke up at 8:59. (Preschool starts at 9:30 and it takes about 10 min. to get there.)
Second, she only had one clean long-sleeved shirt to wear. (It was laundry day.)
Thirdly, I decided that that day would be the perfect day to try a new hair style that I thought would take about 2 minutes - a braid and a side pony - how hard could that be...?
(It turns out... very.)
And lastly, I entirely forgot that it was picture day.

So, that said, I think things could have turned out worse.

When I picked her up that day, her teacher said to me, "She was a little timid during pictures." I figured she would be. A strange man she doesn't know telling her to tilt her head and sit up straight... I'd be a little timid too.

But honestly...
does this look like a little timid to you?
does it look to anyone else like she is quite literally crapping her pants?
(Look at those fists - she's ready to attack!!)

And yet somehow, there is still something adorable about these that I can't put my finger on.

But I still don't know....
$21 worth of adorable?

Hmmmm.....

Sooooo,
I'm putting it to a vote.
To buy or not to buy - that is your question.


14 comments:

Michelle- A look at our lovely life said...

There is no doubt they are sooooo adorable. I say get them-- she only has her first preschool pictures once.

Krista & Tyler said...

Nope. You take way better pictures then that guy. But, you could always use them as blackmail for her teenage years :)

allison said...

I am still laughing at all your comments on each picture.

I not buying any of ours and I didn't buy Savannah's last year I just kept the negatives.

Luke said...

Don't buy. We're poor.

the webb family said...

hahaha, I love Luke's comment the best. I have to go with his answer, you have the proofs for the memories and you take awesome pictures, so no worries.

Rick and Jenny Runyan said...

Luke's comment is so funny...I was going to say buy it so she'll have those memories (love the 'crapping pants' one!) but if you have the proofs she can look back on then that works too. But you seriously need to print them off your computer or something to show all her future boyfriends. Love that girl!

karen said...

dont buy it. i think you can take better pictures yourself.. i seen other pictures you took and they're WAY better than those pictures. and you can always dress her up in fancy clothes :)

natalie palmer said...

now you have to buy them. just to remember all of this. :)

Simple Sage said...

Ashley you crack me up! My vote is no, they are cute, but the ones you take are cuter! And I am totally embarrassed by my pre school pics, so I'm sure she will be one day too!

Krista & Tyler said...

Haha luke's comment is so funny! haha And yet, i know i can utter those same sentiments without hesitation :) hope you all are so happy!

LW Allred said...

She is so cute no matter what she is wearing & I like the hairstyle. Love the comments too Ashley! I agree with Chris & Michelle, and also they're an inexpensive gift for the grandparents- Luke!

Dustin and Shelli Chambers said...

I have NEVER been able to not buy pictures of my kids, no matter how ugly, so I understand. However, I think they are cute and funny, get 'em!

Rachel Mack said...

ha! i love your comments the best! You do take great pics yourself!

Jaime said...

oh, that is hilarious. my big round belly shook so much it hurts when I saw those. :)