Last weekend, Mac and I went to an Oktoberfest celebration with my newlywed BFF, Kasey. It was so nice spending the morning with her, chatting about family and friends and getting the full recap on all the wedding details. But I'm not sure when Kasey agreed to go with us that she knew she'd be volunteering to push the stroller, chase the toddler, buy (and carry) all the crap, listen to him scream in the car the entire drive, stand around and watch him play on the golf carts and climb on the chairs forever and take all the photos. Hanging out with us is hard WORK. But of course, she didn't seem to mind a bit, which is just one of the thousands of reasons she's awesome. Even more awesome is the fact that grabbed my camera (my big fancy DSLR that everyone's scared of) (without me even having to ask) and took some really great photos of me and Mac together.
You guys, I can't even tell how much that simple little act of taking some photos of me with my little man meant to me. I feel like I'm always behind the camera taking photos of the action, while feeling very removed from it all. I can either be "in the moment" or take photos of "the moment," but not both. And I hate asking others to take over my camera, because I don't want them to feel obligated or pressured. When I do, the person usually seems scared/intimidated by the camera, takes one photo (usually out of focus) and quickly hands it back to me. But Kasey took over the camera like a pro and just snapped away, which gave me the opportunity to play with Mac and produced some really fabulous photos of the two of us that I wouldn't otherwise have. No one ever does that for me! I honestly cherish these photos. They are just us being silly, but they mean the world to me. So thank you again, Kasey.
Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI looked at the photos before reading the intro (I'm such a photo junkie) and was thinking to myself how nice it was that someone took photos of the two of you. I totally get what you mean, I feel so left out of the photo memories. Dad always looks like the hero and I look like the forgotten parent except for the iphone selfie photos tossed into the mix here and there.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your son is the cutest! Just found your blog through the breastfeeding diaries and am a new follower on bloglovin'. I've just started browsing your blog but I also love the nursery theme! Can't wait to read more! -Andrea www.handandtheheart.com
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! That friend of yours is a keeper :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys are adorable! C has those same "jeggings", as I call them. Our neighbor calls them his pajama jeans. I call them easy to change diapers and take naps in and go with everything. Ha!
ReplyDeleteHe is such a beautiful child! I agree with you about the DSLR - I find that I am seldom in photos now because I am the only one who semi knows how to use it. But then I had the great idea to buy a tripod and wireless remote!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are great photos! So glad you have them. I'm forever putting mine on auto and handing it to people...I figure I'll at least get the moment captured that way!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are all so great! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome. These are great action shots of you two together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing for a friend to do! You look great, lady and just when I think Mac can't get any cuter...he is just adorable!! Looks like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fun! She got some really good ones. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! I'm always behind the camera, too. There aren't many people who are willing to take my "big girl" camera out for a spin. And, selfies with that thing? Impossible.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Mac's blond hair and big brown eyes MELT.MY.HEART.
So sweet! That's great that you got some pictures of the two of you. :)
ReplyDeleteso precious! I'm always so happy when I have some candid shots with Elyse--it certainly doesn't happen very often!
ReplyDeleteThese photos make me so happy - they are so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your top too!
Wow, she totally rocked it with the photos!! So nice she did it without even asking - I hate asking anyone to take pictures of C and I...but we hardly ever make it into any together.
ReplyDeleteSuch great pics, Sara. Super sweet and you can see how much love there is between you and Mac. I can totally relate to the feeling of being stuck behind the camera and feeling like you're missing out - that happens to me a lot too. I'm so happy you had this great, quality time with Mac - lots of memories made I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty much my favorite post in the history of ever!
ReplyDeleteAww! I love this! I love that your friend took right over & just grabbed your camera. My Mom is getting more & more comfortable taking over our camera.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are amazing. Mac is too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great friend! The pictures turned out great. I'm sure you and M will love having pics of this sweet memory!
ReplyDeleteOMFG these are such adorable photos! I cannot get over it. It reminds me of looking through all the photo albums my mother has in the garage. Photo albums are officially obsolete thanks to blogs! ha ha ;)
ReplyDeletejust wanted to say that you always mention needing to lose the baby weight but i think you look fabulous!!!!! great pics!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect way to welcome fall! And how lucky that you had a photographer on hand. Those days are extra special.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! Love your top and Mac kills me with his long blonde hair and tiny flip on the ends!!!! So sweet! Your pics are always gorgeous!
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