"Happy Birthday to Grandma Dear"- Emma

Happy Birthday to You Grandma/Mom!!! We love you so much and are so thankful that you are our Grandma and Mom:)  Sorry it took all day to get your birthday post up... it's been a full day ordeal! ha! We attempted to take the pictures first thing this morning.  I'm afraid we didn't get the "perfect" picture:) But since you're their Grandma I knew you would love every picture anyways! So... for your viewing pleasure... here is your traditional birthday photo shoot with your grandbabies!


Take #1-
Me: "Emma, would you please hold the sign so Grandma can see that we are wishing her Happy Birthday?"

Emma: No response...just the following face followed by a hissy-fit because she didn't want to hold the paper.

Take #2:
Me: Alright! (trying to sound super excited so Emma would think it was fun) Let's have Colt try holding the paper! He'll do a great job!
Emma: "Okay...Colty hode the paypuh"

After Take #2 Colt attempts to eat the paper and then it gets thrown on the ground.  So,

Take #3:
Me: "Okay (still trying to sound upbeat to get the perfect picture!), the COUCH is going to hold the paper! It will be perfect! Smile guys!!!"

And right as the camera was clicking Emma says, "I have to tee-tee."

Potty Break and then



Take #4: I've stopped talking at this point and have just resorted to making crazy faces and noises to get their attention. As you can see it didn't work. Emma is more interested in making sure her pants are buttoned from her recent bathroom break and Colt who usually laughs at everything I do is beginning to lose interest as well.

Yes...there is one more "Take".  I had to give it one more try... here's what they thought about it...

They most definitely aren't the best pictures but we sure do love you Grandma and want to wish a Happy Birthday! We love you!!!! :) :) :) :)