On my birthday, I received an email with her school photo preview. I opened it up, hoping to see Addy’s smiling face, excited about how beautiful my little girl would look with her sparkly green dress and the purple background she has helped choose. I immediately dropped my phone, laughing hysterically. I screenshotted a few photos and sent them to my husband, tears streaming down my face from laughter. Our school’s photographer uses a green screen. Our little 1st grader was now hilariously blended into every single background, from the regular single-color backgrounds to the scenic views.
She’s a bridge!
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She’s a road!
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She’s an American flag!
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The sequins on her dress made it even better. The wheat field really shimmers!
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THERE ARE 87 STYLES. I NEED THEM ALL! I originally ordered the purple.
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Honestly, I have never messed up anything so brilliantly in my entire life. Addy’s photos perfectly fit her Addy-tude, and our entire family cannot help but laugh over how amazing and hilarious they are. Where some might be upset, my husband and I definitely find the humor in our story, and Addison absolutely loves looking through them. This is an event we will cherish and laugh about as a family for years to come.
School photos don’t have to be such a serious thing. As a mother, I am so proud that my daughter was able to see these photos and find joy and humor in them. My husband and I hope to continue teaching our children that while life can be stressful, you can always find happiness in little things, even unintentional mishaps involving a green dress.”
**This story was written by Laura Pyle of Pennsylvania and originally appeared on Love What Matters. Used with permission.