The Butcher, Baker & Candlestick Maker

How do you take a picture of three little ones when ....

they won't sit still?

they don't want to sit next to each other?

they are too busy to cooperate with the camera lady?

their agenda is not the same as yours?

Put them in something, is the answer most of the time.

I tried getting the little ones to sit in the bumbo and the

booster seat, but it was to contrived and

they weren't about to fall for it.

I did get a shot of the littles in the wagon with

big sister standing behind it, but this idea

was even better.

Meet the Butcher, the Baker and the Candlestick Maker.

All you need is a sunny day for water play,

three adorable kids,

and some water.

Oh! And three tubs of some sort...

the more colorful the better.

My great black back drop is the new cover

for the barbecue grill.

I managed to stay cool, calm and collected during

the making of these pictures.

Even when the garden hose burst and sprayed

fountains of water into

the screened in porch. Sorry Meghan!

And yes, Meghan I let them drink the water.

I'm the grandma, I can do that.

Yes, Sydney you can drink the water.

No, this isn't a trick.

"Really?" says, Sydney.

Learn to shoot fast, even tubs can't contain them long.