We’re celebrating the Fourth of July in Virginia. I’m grateful for another birthday.
When I was Maura’s age I used to think all the fireworks were just for me on my birthday. Ha!
Not sure if there will be fireworks to celebrate the fourth as there’s rain and more rain.
My granddaughter Maura (4) sings the Star Spangled Banner with a slight alteration of the opening lyrics.
“Okay, can you see?” or more like “O-O-O-Okay can you see”
The title for this post could also be How to Photograph Four Kids at a Time. I’ve had a lot of practice. It’s not impossible but to get ALL four with their best expression is not an easy task. Add the new puppy Henry to the effort.
I’ve used the -get ’em in action method- quite a few times. On the playground, the backyard, the hula hoop, the swing, the bicycle. Anything so they aren’t conscious of Grandma’s lens.
The sitting around all in a row or even staggered grouping and looking at my lens with the old CHEEEEESE doesn’t work for me. Or them Not that I haven’t tried. Canon 70-200mm L series lens ISO 100 f/2.8 1/125 I’m up on the front porch.
On Your Mark-
And they’re off-
Uh oh not that view of Henry. Henry, turn around.
Oh Henry, turn around. Nah, too posed looking. ACTION!
Maura, Anna, Michael and Jack and Henry
Here they come.
Anna calls to Henry to join them.
He’s getting it now
A moment of childhood captured.
Maura doesn’t like coming in last. Henry is watching the cows in the field next door.
Happy Birthday Ruth and enjoy the 4th of July celebrations too 🙂
Thanks Lorraine. I enjoyed the photos of you and your dad and he ocean looks grand. I would like to smell eucalyptus wood burning too.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RUTH!
P.S.:
Maura in her 4th of July national dress made me really smile!
With this sporty series you made a fine birthday gift to yourself 🙂
Happy July fourth to you and all of your family!
Precious photos Ruth 🙂 Happy Birthday!
Gorgeous action photo’s Ruth. They are all so adorable! 😀
Happy Birthday Ruth. Enjoy the day, keep the camera ready (as always) and have a piece of birthday cake (PIE?) for me. Love ya,
Wonderful family, 4th of July, Happy Birthday photos!! All the best on this special day!!!
Happy Birthday to my longest and dearest friend. Your family and your photos bring so much joy. I love you
Happy Birthday to you! Love the photos!
O-O-O-Okay, I can see that you’ll have another beautiful birthday. Enjoy every moment with the most precious gift of all. As always, the photos tell the story perfectly. Love.
I love the pictures. Anna, Michael, Jack and Maura actually seem to love each other. I think that’s great! Happy Birthday Ruth E
Happy Birthday to you Ruth! Enjoy all of those fireworks – they are just for you, you know. 🙂
Great action shots of the kids – and cute new puppy. He looks like a mini Murray.
*Murphy. (Oops.)
Happy Birthday, Ruth!
These shots of your grandchildren are wonderful. Such beautiful memories.
What wonderful family pictures of the grandkids. Hope you enjoy them & have a very Happy Birthday! Love ya, Donna
On July 4th, how cool! Happy birthday, Ruth! Love these photos 🙂
Happy Birthday, Ruth ! Enjoy the day with your beautiful family members (including a new dog, too)!
Happy Birthday to YOU, Ruth! Love all the photos of the grandkids in action. Know this will be a very special day for all of you. Happy 4th and again, Happy Birthday!
Wonderful pics, Ruth. Happy Birthday to you. How wonderful to be spending it with your four gorgeous grandchildren. Two celebrations on one day; how cool is that? 🙂
Happy Birthday Ruth and what gorgeous shots from the front porch! Hope the weather clears for your fireworks!
Happy Birthday Ruthie! The fireworks ARE always for you!
Who needs fire works when you have those fire crackers! Love!
Poor Maura. With that stance in the starting block and her shorter legs, she never stood a chance. She’ll catch up, soon enough.
A great set of photos, Ruth. I hope you had a wonderful birthday.
Thanks John – a lovely birthday indeed!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks Francine