Ryder . School Pictures

Earlier this month Ryder had his first "Picture Day" at school.  His school is especially brave - they start off the day with an all-school shot (age 15 months through 6th grade), then break into class pictures, and finally individuals.  Today, we received the pictures . . .

School Photo (with my self-taught blurring out of the school name).



Notice Ryder - in the bottom right . . . clearly, having to be held by his teacher.  And, while his body isn't facing the camera, at least his face is!



Class Photo.



This time his body and face are facing the camera!  His teacher's arm is still around him, helping him to stay in the photo.



Then, for the individual pictures . . . Ryder's teacher had told us that he had a "good attitude" during the pictures, but that he had spotted the supposed-to-be-a-surprise snack, and wanted no part in sitting still.

A few of the outtakes.

Unfortunately, they were unable to capture a smile - however, he still looks cute!


Ryder . Preschool . 2011
(age 2)

In the end, we think Ryder did pretty well, considering he is just 2 - and had no parent there to help guide him!  He could have done much worse - several other children are crying in the group shots.  However, my favorite is the little boy, wearing green, in the center of the school photo - he must have screamed just as the picture was taken!