I was finally able to get the kids to sit for some portraits.
Well, mostly sit anyway... with a bit of running away.
From these shots you'd think they were super-cooperative. In reality there was some bribery, much pleading, and a whole lot of blurry pictures. God, I love digital. Back in the day I would have gone through so much film.
It actually was a pretty nice day...not overly cold. So we moved it outside for a few minutes. Until Theo fell on his face. Ugh.
As I mentioned previously, the dress is altered from a pattern. Theo's vest was made without a pattern from an example and the tie was made from this tutorial by Ottobre Design except a little smaller.
Aurora was very pleased with the twirl-a-bility of the dress. She looked at me quite seriously and with reverence said "Thank you, mom, for making me this beautiful dress. I love it."
My... heart... just... melted.
Makes it all worth it. :)
JT
OH my goodness - they are so adorable. That little vest and tie just about kills me! And the dress is simply amazing - gorgeous!
Posted by: Amber | January 12, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Don't they have beautiful smiles to go with their beautiful outfits. And I have to agree about twirl-a-bility. Spot on :-)
Posted by: Sam | January 12, 2009 at 01:21 PM
the dress is wonderful. and kids wow they are so cute!
Posted by: beyhan | January 12, 2009 at 01:26 PM
Terrific photos! I actually know of one mom who bought herself a very fancy digital camera just so she could save money not having studio portraits of her kiddos made.
Any excuse that will work, I say.
Posted by: Pumpkinbear | January 12, 2009 at 01:56 PM
They are precious! I agree - Thank God for digital!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | January 12, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Hi Jessica, just wanted to let you know I gave you an award because of all the inpiring projects you do and share! Please come by and see it when you get a chance, you're mentioned in my post and there are links to you too!
http://katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/2009/01/celebrating-my-first-month-of-blogging.html
Posted by: Katie | January 12, 2009 at 03:04 PM
I read about 60 blogs and NEVER, EVER comment on any of them (I know, I know..) but I just had to come out of hiding to say, " That is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen." There has never been a dress in any catalog, on etsy or in blog world that is as lovely. I adore everything about it!
Posted by: Saraneyer@zoomtown.com | January 12, 2009 at 07:39 PM
WOW! That dress is adorable! I just might have to go buy that pattern and make one for my daughter. TOO CUTE!!!
Posted by: Angela Yosten | January 12, 2009 at 08:23 PM
You are amazing. First the Halloween costumes, and now that dress! Clothing is not something that I have really attempted yet. But, you may have inspired me to at least consider it!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Sandy | January 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM
So cute!
Posted by: Alexis | January 13, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Such sweet pictures! I love that dress. My daughter would also approve of the twirlability factor!
Posted by: amylouwho | January 15, 2009 at 01:55 AM
They are so beautiful!
Posted by: lizzy | January 18, 2009 at 05:47 PM
your children are absolutely divine!
love reading you,
Yael
Posted by: Yael | January 21, 2009 at 06:15 AM
No kidding that makes it worth it. I made my daughter a doll this past week and she said "I love her, Mama. She's boofaful." She's 2, so I took that as high praise, indeed.
Posted by: Donna | January 21, 2009 at 09:39 PM
those are the cutest clothes!!!
Posted by: becky | December 15, 2009 at 03:49 PM