Butler Boys | 6.15.11

We have a special place in our hearts for these boys! They were one of our first opportunities for pictures when we moved from Indiana to Richmond. [Jill had just graduated from high school and I was a freshman.] Naturally, we had to pull out one of those pictures for you to see.

You are not going to believe it, but look now!

Yes, they’ve grown, but still possess the sweetest personalities!

And, their blond hair and blue eyes! :)

Now to introduce the newest little man to the family.

(All three boys with a first initial of M. - Manning, Matheson, and here he is ... Mason!)

Get a load of his fine buggy (borrowed from a friend!)  Little Mason could not figure out

what in the world that camera was doing in front of him.  His expression says it all!

So we'll just look the other way, he decides. Maybe she'll go away!

Remember we’ve laughed before about how hard children try to please you with their posing, their best smiles, and any other suggestions you make. We cracked up over this! Know there’s a baby there somewhere. :)  And, to the boys' defense, they were following our instructions.

Each day offers us the gift of being a special occasion!

One thing we have observed. These three boys along with their little cousin are sooooo loved and cherished by their grandmother! And boy do they love her! So these are especially for her. So glad to have cousin Madelyn (notice the first name initial:) jump in there as well!

Just a little dictionary lesson:

Son (sun) n. [ME]

1. a collector of treasures and heroes

2. a source of found objects in laundry (e.g., rocks, twigs, etc.)

3. his father’s pride and his mother’s heart. SYN. -an adventure

We really gave these boys a workout ... smiling is hard work! Finally, we heard this little voice ... "Are we done yet?"  Nope. One more! Love the way Matheson is looking at big brother.  Almost looks like Mason is saying ... "This HAD better be the last one!" :)

It is!  Someday boys, we need to do a "pirate" session, don't you think?!

Kay