One month -- photo shoot

The good news about the one month photos is that I was disciplined enough to take them at exactly one month, back on the 12th.  The bad news is that it was not a great day to take photos.  The only time available was when the lighting was far less than optimal, and I had Lauren and Gracie wreaking havoc on the room.  The above pic is probably the only salvageable one of George, and that was taken at the very end, after I had changed him into some super casual clothes. 

Here are some of the outtakes. 

First up, George in his best "Roll Tide" stance. George's Bama bear was a gift from Uncle James, Aunt Melinda and Lexy, demonstrating that it is never too soon to start the indoctrination.  If you were to bet I am too conscientious of a parent to put that Build-A-Bear helmet on my son, you would lose.  Oh, how you would lose. 

George has blessed our family in innumerable ways.  Most of those are significant, but even the insignificant ones are special.  For example, Lauren and Gracie had grown very tired of the camera and had a longstanding practice of avoiding any type of posed photo.  Suddenly, now that George is being photographed daily, they are much more cooperative.  Thanks, George!

The above shots were just for fun.  I had intended to have the one month photo in the below attire, but this was about the time the energy reached a fevered pitch.  Shortly, after the sweet moment below, Gracie started bringing in all sorts of toys from the playroom as additional props.  She was inspired by the Bama bear being used, and had some ideas of her own.

George found the toys and paraphernalia disconcerting.  This (below) is his expression after being assaulted by a Gloworm.

After 200 photos and many close calls with toys, I abandoned the idea and changed George back into some comfortable lounge wear.  Note the below smile.  I feel the same way when I am dressed comfortably.  Actually, I attributed this smile to George being, well, gaseous.  He flashed another smile, in an appropriate context, Sunday, and he has been smiling all week.  Such sweet smiles!

After George surrendered, Gracie and Lauren cooperated for a few additional poses.

Sure, they look innocent enough, but George will tell you not to let those sweet smiles fool you -- especially if they start lobbing toys at you.