Mother's Day 2013

I didn't realize it at the time, but I didn't have a single post in 2013. Guess I was busy. Of course, we did have a 6-18 month old that year, so yeah, I'll just say I was busy. Anyway, since I have all my other recent Mother's Days on here, I thought I'd go back in time to add 2013 too.

In keeping with Mother's Day tradition, we headed out to the lake. Wow, there was actually water in the lake this year.

 

Trying to get a picture with this crew is not an easy task. One's being a cat. One thinks she's a model... 

One won't open his eyes. And one wants to get away. You may recognize that death grip as one you've once held on your own kids.

But look at that sweet baby. Just happy in every picture! Anyway, I eventually learned it's not important to have everyone looking straight or smiling...we just strive to have everyone IN the picture.

 

 

 

An angel? Or an imposter?

 

Just another example of the debauchery that was going on that day.

 

Trying to get a picture of Boston standing up. Of course, Blair had to dive in.

Elise can't be left out.

Add one more for good measure. And let's strangle the baby because it's not crazy enough already.

 

Oh, to have a pesky brother. And father.

 

Finally she got her pose. 

 

Wait, I thought this was Mother's Day!

But there were some peaceful moments in the day:

 

 

And then back to this...