my own backyard

has amazing lighting if you can catch it just right and get the kids to not be squinting and complaining "The sun is in my eyes!"

These photos are from late June... when Carl still had his top teeth.  Still no permanent ones growing in. 

This first shot of Gretchen is a better match for the one of Carl (same eyes and smile style)

But, I really love this one because it is the real Gretchen.