While Andrew was on leave two weeks ago – I was able to coordinate getting three siblings together for a portrait.
We did this without an appointment (No No Bad Mom)and the photographer squeezed us inbetween bookings because it was the only time the kids had before Andrew went back. The last portrait I had taken of the three together was in November 1997 – and this recent shoot was no different (whining, a little bickering, and some eye-rolling).
I told them I did not care what they wore – I even can smile at my daughter’s blond/pink/and blue hair because their photo’s are the greatest gift they could have given their Mama. :)

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers…
Andrew received the results from his MRI – no brain tumor, most likely a hereditary trait of hearing loss (I suffer from inner ear problems and some hearing loss – his Dad has 30%-40% in his ears)….so the diagnosis is to stay away from loud music…
and if the hearing loss continues he will have to leave the Army. He is still scheduled to deploy in September.
These pictures are great, Nancy!
Wonderful photo's ….so glad that the news for Andrew is good. Please give him our best wishes & thank him for his service!
Such good news about your son's good test results. They are all such good (and fun)looking young folk.
Isn't it? Mom is so proud of the kids! You have the gorgeous boys and beautiful girl! You must be very proud of them.
Beautiful photos Nancy!
Nancy your family is beautiful! Thank you for sharing the loves of your life.
Aaaawww, what WONDERFUL photos of your blessings!
What wonderful photographs! You have a beautiful family!
Lovely to see all your family pics, relieved to hear Andrew has had good news from the hospital, best wishes to you all :)
Nancy, these are wonderful pics of the kids and well worth any whining, I'm sure.
Glad too hear the good news about Andrew's MRI and keeping him in my thoughts.
((((Hugs))))
Oh they are such Beautiful looking cherubs Nancy! wonderful to have
I'm so sorry you've had concerns over Andrews health, but so pleased for you all that the news is good!
you have beautiful children!! i'm so glad the test results were good!
and… i LOVE the multi-colored hair. it's so FUN and CHEERY!!! i color my hair, too. sometimes it's blonde, sometimes it's brown. so creative :)
What beautiful kids……nothing like them:D So glad to hear that your son only has a hearing loss…..wow…… maybe you will have him home before you know it:D Love the photos:)
Oh My Gosh!
What beautiful children you have! Wow!
Thank your Andrew for his service! God Bless him.
I have nominated you for a Rockin Girl Blogger Award.
What lovely photos! I love your daughter's hair! I'm really glad to hear your son is OK, too.
Aaaaw what a beautiful family you have Nancy… the photos were well worth waiting for. Such lovely memories to treasure.
Love your daughters funky hairstyle, she suits it well and the boys are both so handsome!!
Thanks for sharing with us :)
Gorgeous pictures of your gorgeous children. I LOVE your daughters hair :o)
Nancy, the pics are just adorable!
Glad to hear Andrew's results were good ones. Thanks again for your family's service to our country.
Nancy your children are beautiful! :) I bet it was so nice to be able to get everyone together.
Nancy I have nominated you for A Rockin' girl blogger award… pop by my blog to get the badge :)
Nancy, I'm just checking in — first of all, these pictures are great!! You've got a good looking crew there! So nice that Andrew was home for a visit. I know how much that must have meant to you. And I am sorry I didn't know what was going on with his hearing loss. I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear everything is fine. Thank God…I'm looking at these pics again and they just melt my heart!! I promise to keep in touch. Love your recent art in Somerset Memories and Somerset Studio. xoxo,
Nancy – your pictures are unbelievable. You should be very proud of your beautiful family. Good news about your son.
Teresa
Great photos!
What wonderful photos.
The photos are great!!
Awesome pics and great news about Andrew.
What beautiful kids you have! And having them all together again had to be special. Glad for the good news in the medical report!
You have such a beautiful family, Nancy. They must take after you!