Springtime in the Bluebonnets

On my days off this past week, I loaded Claire up and headed over to a huge park that has about the only big bluebonnet field I've seen this year. I think that the fact that we've had almost zero rain really hurt the wildflowers this year, but we lucked out with the park. Of course, it's an unwritten law that all good Texans throw their kids off in a bluebonnet field for pictures every Spring. I know a lot of people think it's a ridiculous tradition, but I don't happen to be one of those people. I love love love bluebonnets; they're one of my favorite things about this time of year in the Hill Country. So of course, I find pictures with two of my favorite things (babies and bluebonnets) absolutely precious.

On Wednesday, we got to the park a little after noon and it was a gorgeous day. Not a cloud in the sky, about 80 degrees with a nice, light breeze. I got Claire ready to go, then took a few pictures with my iPhone. I got out the camera to get the good shots, and naturally, the camera battery was dead. Sooooooo frustrating, but I figured we would just go back on Thursday and try again. Of course, Thursday was cloudy and not nearly as nice. We made the best of it though and I got a few pictures. Claire refused to cooperate (don't all 3 month-olds know how to behave for photo shoots?!), and was only interested in chewing on Sophie and looking anywhere but at me. They'll suffice for the obligatory bluebonnet shots, but I'm definitely hoping for something a little more refined next year. I don't think you can go too wrong with a picture of that girl, anyway!

I tried to post the ones from Wednesday, but for some reason, they won't rotate. So, here are my favorite shots from Thursday.

Such a sweet smile!

Blue Steel. Probably not funny if you haven't seen Zoolander.



Listening to a secret from Sophie.



Ok, Mom. I've had enough of this.

I really did have a good time taking pictures of her. Hopefully I'll remember to bring the camera along for more everyday stuff, because she's always up to something cute! Hope y'all are having a great weekend!