Stars Are Born!

A few weeks ago, we went to pick up Ches from work. When I got off the elevator, I was next to another mom who happened to have the exact same car seat as us. I commented about that and she asked if we were there for the photo shoot auditions. I told her we were just there to pick up Ches.

After talking to Ches, we decided to at least stroll on by. As we hovered outside the door, trying to get a judgment on the situation, someone walked out and saw that we had identical girls. He turned out to be the photographer and owner of the company (Kicky Pants) holding the audition for their Spring catalog of kids clothes size 3 months to 6 years. He said "You have twins! Please say you are coming in!" So we did.

Some basic shots were taken and we were told we would hear back soon. His wife was also at the audition. She was eight and a half months pregnant with their fourth child. Obviously, they would be busy for the next bit! We waited to hear back. After a few weeks we assumed that nothing would come of it. Then, this past week, we got a call and email regarding wanting to include Alina and Avery in their photo shoot that weekend!

We went this morning. We were worried about timing it right since Alina and Avery were thrown off schedule from the previous day saying good bye to Mimi at the airport. Everything seemed to be timed just right since they would be waking up from their post meal morning snooze. Avery donned something I wish I could describe but want to respect the company's privacy...but it was freaking adorable! She dressed very easily and happily, then was ready for her close up!

It took a while (probably 15 minutes) of trying out different support styles. Since they are so young and cannot sit up yet, they have to be supported in order to showcase the clothes and have happy babies. After determining the right color blanket and style of set up, they got down to business. Avery was so cute and smiley! She enjoyed looking around at the three people running the shoot.

Alina, this whole time, was happily patient. She was laughing from time to time as we danced and waited. When it came her turn, Ches went to lay her down. As soon as her let go and the guy helped to position her, she broke down crying! She did not enjoy being away from daddy with strange people. We picked her back up when we saw she was not in the mood at that moment. She calmed down and got happy in mommy's arms.

Avery was dressed and ready in her second outfit by that time so they took more pictures of her. We tried Alina again to no avail. Avery loved the attention so much that she did four outfit changes! After that Alina had a successful string of photos. Both of our girls were so amazing. We are so proud of them! Avery was great with new people and Alina tried a new situation and persevered.

We will not know until Spring 2012, when the catalog comes out, if any pictures get used. Regardless, he said the pictures from the shoot would be available for download after the catalog is released. We are just happy to get to own some professionally done photos! Thank you, Kicky Pants, for such a unique experience!