Daddy behind the lense

The three oldest boys sang again at church.  This time in the sanctuary.

I was running the video camera...so Craig took a few stills.

I think they speak for themselves.

What do you think?

Football time in Tennessee....or Lancaster....

Craig is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee.  He spent four of the best years of his life cheering on the Volunteers.  We continue to cheer for them...even though they haven't given us much to cheer about lately.

We're thinking a future recruiting class could be quite good.

What do you think?

We were shopping at the JCPenney Outlet when we spotted these.  They had a whole bunch of other SEC teams...but we dug through the bin to find ourselves a few UT keepers.

The boys were thrilled.  They couldn't wait to put them to the test.

First a quick huddle....

Some advice from the coach, too.

Then a chance to take on a worthy opponent.

UT vs. Daddy?

The boys had a great time.  (I dare say Craig had the best time.  I mean, what Dad doesn't love playing football with his boys while they're outfitted in his favorite team colors?!?!)

Jackson is really getting the hang of things.  He got a football for his birthday...so he and Craig spent the afternoon tossing it around.

Go team!

Try and try again....

I've been trying to get a good picture of the boys to use for our Christmas card this year.

I wanted to get something where they were all looking at the camera.

Craig took this one after church one Sunday.  Pretty cute....but...

I really had my heart set on doing something outside.

I tried to be realistic.  There was a lot working against us...like the sun for this one.

Then there's the issue of having 4 children age 6 and under.  One of them always seems to blinking or twitching or reaching.... 

Then, of course, there are the issues with the photographer.  Who says it has to be in focus?

I'd like to believe I get an A for effort at least....

I was patient....for the most part.....

We even tried alternate locations...without much improvement.

Oh, well.  After a lot of trying, I did get a useable picture.  It's not my dream picture, but it'll work.

Plus, it's the thought that counts.  Right?