As a kid growing up in Austin, taking pictures in the bluebonnets was par for the course…it’s just something that you did every April no matter what. Last year, I took Reese to Round Rock for a visit with Grammie & GGMA and found an awesome patch of bluebonnets hidden behind this little church. It had to be over an acre of solid bluebonnets. Talk about some fun pictures! Around here though, we’re a little more hard pressed to find good patches of bluebonnets for photo ops. So we’ve got iffy bluebonnet patches. Add to that one boy who really hates having his pictures taken. That’s why everything with Reese is always candid style photos. Here’s what happens when I ask him to “sit on this log by the bluebonnets & smile for me please!” Why do I have to sit here? boy sitting on log not looking at camera
                  Mommy, this is boring. I don’t want you to take my picture.
boy sitting on log pouting
                  I’m getting frustrated. Can I stop please?
unhappy boy sitting on log
                    I hate having my picture taken. I hate cheese. No way am I going to smile.
boy sitting on log pouting
                    You found another log you want me to sit on? OK. Cheeeese.
boy sitting on log smiling
                    See, candid is always better!
happy boy sitting on log in bluebonnets
                    Maybe a little hike will help. Then I can sneak some more pictures…
boy running on trail in woods
                      You found a rock this time? Moooooom. Puhleeze.
boy sitting on rock in bluebonnet patch
                      Mommy, look at this stick! How’s this? Cheese! I AM DONE MOMMY!! Wouldn’t you know it? My favorite picture of the day was while he was throwing rocks in the lake & there wasn’t a bluebonnet in sight!! boy at edge of lake                       When she’s not seeking ways to drive her child crazy, you can find Heather blogging at Reese’s View of the World.



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  1. Super cute! And yes, the best pictures always are the ones you weren’t trying to take! Love them all! Handsome little dude you have!

  2. You got some good pics! I’ve found some decent bluebonnet patches in DFW, but they’re always along the highway where I don’t want to stop and let the kids roam. We usually end up taking spring pics at the Botanic Gardens.