Sunday, August 8, 2004

Today, for the first time ever, a Knight family portrait was taken. Mom, Dad, and Laura have been here visiting (Laura just moved to Minneapolis) and we took the opportunity of everyone being here to have a portrait done. We went all the way to Mishawaka to have it taken, and came close to the drive being for nothing. Alex was NOT in the mood to hold still and smile for the camera. Too much stimulation, all hyper. He played with the props until our turn for the photo came, and he did NOT want to be picked up and did NOT want to be taken away from the toys. He pitched a fit and cried. Finally, we got the idea to bring the big fire engine prop into the room, have him sit in it, and have the rest of the family surround him. That worked. The planets converged, and Alex looked at the camera with a pleasant look on his face while the photographer was ready to shoot. We got a very good shot of everyone (except Melissa, who was asleep and partially obscured, don't care). Before heading back, we ate at Olive Garden...Dad had never been to one.