Worth a Thousand Words

I had to go to Brenham yesterday to teach my class. It's a distance ed class with 1/3 of my class in Brenham and the Rest in Bryan. I saw so many wonderful flowers, and I couldn't wait to take the "Bluebonnet Shot" with Gianna this year.
This was our "bluebonnet" shot last year. Easter was in April, so it was also what we did on Good Friday one year ago. For those of you in Texas, you know it's a tradition to scour the back country roads looking for that perfect bluebonnet shot. Here are some tips to help it go great.

Try to take your pictures in the late afternoon. The sun is in a good spot and it has a natural softness to it. Thank you Sandy S.
Bring a blanket! Wiggly toddlers don't want to sit in the grass. Give them one less thing to squirm about.
Check for ants!
Watch where you step. Remember Bluebonnets are a wildflower and if they do not get to reseed then they will not come back next year.
It is not a crime to pick a bluebonnet. Just remember the tip above and pick sparingly.
If you park along the road, be extremely careful in putting in and taking out your toddler from the car.
If you have a self timer and everyone is in the shot. Throw something in the general area of the camera so the toddler will look that way.
Finally (another tip from Angela), if an adult is in the picture with the toddler- it's their job to LOOK at the person taking the picture. The camera peson will get the toddler to look at them.
Have fun and enjoy the weather!