My models
None of our children suffer from false modesty and they had a lovely time putting on different scarves and wrist warmers in front of the mirror until the moment came when I ushered them outside. On a day which switched from bright sunshine to snow storms modelling cashmere outdoors seemed hard work. Each time I opened the door to usher one frozen model indoors and call for another snatches of the Entertainer, played by one hand, drifted onto the terrace. Both boys have recently taken up the piano, but they tell me that due to their inherent natural talent they don’t need any formal lessons, preferring to do it their own way. In Sam’s case this (naturally enough) means picking out the notes of “My Way” whilst his younger brother is following his lead in learning The Entertainer. Finally I called for all models at once, leaving Aldo in peace with the washing up and some mellow jazz on his ipod.

February 1st, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Have been waiting for this one and wondered how you were going to do it and who you would use for modelling. Love the colours - happy happy all the way and heaven having kickstarted February with some sunshine. Back on the washing line - hope to see you before too long. Love to all - Marianne
February 1st, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I’m deeply impressed with the levels of co-operation. Everybody outside, lined up and no silly behnd the head gestures.
My two tend to be more mule like when it comes to photo ops.
February 1st, 2010 at 3:00 pm
That’s vanity for you! Perhaps yours are still young enough not to be thinking about the end result…
February 1st, 2010 at 4:58 pm
We spent the weekend in Bath (UK) and it was very cold, our children also dress to the weather conditions rather than fashion conditions (although I dont know how long it will last
Nice picture, love the colours.