The Bigs are all about pretending and make-believing these days. Aidan loves to pretend to be a doggy, and it's my guess he's more like an ankle-biting terrier than a labrador based on the pitch of his bark. And Makena is always pretending she's the mommy, sending her babies to their rooms or asking them if they want to watch Baby Einstein with the blue goat (her all-time favorite). I love to see their imaginations at work and how they interact with each other during pretend play.
Today I pulled out the Super Hero Kit, a birthday gift to Aidan from my aunt Judi. Oh. My. Gosh. We got Aidan to pretend he was flying (Makena's holding the end of his cape), and I actually got them to make silly and sinister faces for me. The cuteness that followed was almost more than my shriveled little heart could bear. It's quite funny, really, the things that bring me to tears, that remind me just how full and wonderful my life is, and how amazing my children are and how blessed I am to be their mother. Yes, my kids in super hero get-ups got me all sentimental. And I'm not even PMSing.
And what kind of photographer mother would I be if I pulled out the Super Hero Kit and not my camera? So enjoy these photos of The Bigs sporting the latest in Super Hero fashions. And pray neither of them decide to try leaping tall buildings in a single bound.
Oh, my gosh. Your kids are soooo cute. I can't even get my girls to look at the camera right now. My oldest will take a few then say, "Ok, Mommy. I'm done!" The neighbors prob. think I'm a lunatic. Here I am outside making the most rediculous noises to try and get my 10 mos. old to just look at me. Let alone smile for the camera. Great pictures!
Posted by: Tami | May 25, 2007 at 12:13 AM
What a blast!! We are soooo getting that kit -- our boys will be all over it! :-) I am the same way about getting sentimental...sometimes at the most unexpected times! I am amazed by their innocent and unadulterated joy...so perfect and so pure. :-) I just hope I can always see them for the miracles that they are.
Posted by: Angela | May 25, 2007 at 09:00 PM
Terrific photos, Tina, just gorgeous! I get pretty sentimental at the little things sometimes, too...feel so blessed just to be surrounded by my little fam!:o) Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Aimee | May 26, 2007 at 05:35 AM
OH MY GOSH!!!! The cutest!!!
Posted by: joy | May 30, 2007 at 01:08 PM
how in the world do you get them to pose so adorable for the camera?! gosh, they are CUTE!
love the superhero kit! jackson is pretty much obsessed with anything superhero! fun stuff!
Posted by: Kelly | May 30, 2007 at 08:23 PM
OMG, Tina... those photos are adorable! The super hero kit looks like so much fun... gotta find one for the girlies. :)
Posted by: Christy | May 31, 2007 at 02:22 PM