If at first you don't succeed, try, try again

Rose is starting to ask, yes ask, for photos of herself. Mostly she lets her uncles get photos of her, but she's starting to change her mind at home, too. Here is a photo she asked for in her Halloween costume.

Rose the last water bender

I've tried to analyze the implications of this development. I've come up with everything. Maybe her self esteem is improving. Maybe she is starting to believe this is real so photos documenting her life make sense now. She did admit that for the first time in years, she's happy, and it makes sense to not want photos when you're unhappy. Regardless, I'm just going to enjoy this new development and share its benefits with you.
Here are a few more happy photos:

Rose chose the biggest pumpkin



Rose was happy to pose with Mike's smaller pumpkin


A side benefit of having a daughter who is unwilling to take photos is that Mike, who used to be just as camera shy, now willingly takes photos. I'd assume to set a good example?

Stay posted, the after photos are on their way.