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If at first you don’t succeed…

May 25, 2012 by Elaine

We were outside the other day, blowing bubbles and making chalk drawings (see previous post) and I had the idea to try to do one of THOSE pics.  You know like the ones where someone draws a scene with the chalk and then puts a kid in it?  Yeah, that.

And I just want to warn you all right now, it’s NOT good.  But I’m still going to share it with you anyway.  Because it kinda makes me laugh and I think it will you too.

First of all, I drew the picture in about one minute.  And I had K lay down in whatever she was wearing, which was not “rain appropriate”.

Also, we have a very old driveway here, it’s not nice, clean cement (although Tim did power wash it recently), and it has cracks.

Lastly, how are you supposed to pretend to be holding an umbrella while laying on your back?  Especially when you are two?

So, I tried.  And we may try again, with more forethought.  Surely “practice makes at least better than this”, right?

Filed Under: Baby K, fun stuff, Photography

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Comments

  1. christine says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:08 am

    It’s cute. And can’t wait to see more practice. 🙂

  2. Jennifer says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:10 am

    I tried to do one of these with balloons. I also had the “how do you hold something that does not exist” issue.

  3. Kimberly says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:36 am

    Aw, I think it’s cute!

  4. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:44 am

    I think it’s pretty good!!

  5. Kameron says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    It doesn’t need to be perfect to be super cute! 🙂

  6. nicole says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    I love them! The last one is especially great–she’s laughing at how silly you are. 😉

  7. Leighannn says

    May 25, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Awwww. I like them!!
    And her outfit is adorable!

  8. Meagan says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    Well, you succeeded in making me laugh out loud! This is so cute! 🙂

  9. Deb Weaver says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    I think it was a very successful shot judging by the smile on her face!

    Deb Weaver
    thewordweaver.com

  10. Emmy says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    Awe! Things like that always seem easier than they turn out to be. Very cute pictures

  11. Emily B says

    May 26, 2012 at 2:45 am

    I like it!

  12. Julia Hunter says

    May 27, 2012 at 1:06 am

    It’s much better than you make it sound and pretty cute.

  13. Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says

    May 28, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I love it!!!!!

  14. Natalie @MamaTrack says

    May 30, 2012 at 2:08 am

    I think it’s adorable. And real. You’ll love looking back on this.

  15. Galit Breen says

    May 30, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Oh, it’s sweet! So, so very sweet! Love!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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