Little Boys and Tractors

A friend generously offered to take professional pictures of the kiddos in our play group. She was taking the pictures at a local pumpkin patch. I was thrilled. Who doesn't want fall pictures of their little pumpkins. I immediately went to Arlee's closet and picked out  overalls a cute plaid shirt and the sweetest little hat. I began imagining how his picture would turn out.  This girl has mad skills and I knew she would capture the most precious picture of my little man. However,  my excitement was soon ended when I was loading up the car and noticed there was NO CAR SEAT!  The car-seat had been left in my hubby's truck. My heart dropped to the floor as I realized the reality of the situation. I may or may not have cried.  To say I was  devastated would be a complete understatement. I sent my friends a quick message to let them know I would not be making it after all. I tried not to pout or play the blame game.  What good would it do! I tried to  trust that it was not an accident but that God might be protecting me.
The next day when I saw the amazing photos of those sweet kids it was like a dart in my heart.
Sometimes,  there are opportunities that come up,  they seem great and wonderful but for some reason they are not meant for  you. Instead of getting bitter look for the better!
A day later another opportunity presented itself and it was meant for me. I took full  advantage of this opportunity. This opportunity was a tractor, in my yard! I quickly dressed Arlee in the clothes that had been laid out for the pumpkin patch, grabbed my camera and snapped away. This photo shoot was a blast. The neatest thing about this opportunity is that right now, in this stage of Arlee's life he is obsessed with tractors. "Crack-or" as he calls it.  I know  this will be a special treasure. I am not a professional photographer. And yes, obviously I would have loved the professional pictures. But maybe if I had just had Arlee's picture taken I would not have been so in tuned with the  idea of a photo shoot and totally missed this opportunity. The opportunity was  meant for me, and it was perfect for Arlee. This was our Better!

Little Boys and Tractors:

What a sweet moment that I can hold on to forever.