Boon Photo Shoot

Yesterday was another wonderful day of being lazy around the pool. Adam didn’t have to go to work so we were all able to be together all day. Then at night we went to PF Changs and enjoyed a delicious dinner and walked around the mall in Chandler. While we were there, us girls headed to look for sunglasses as the boys walked around with the strollers. While they were walking, two ladies stopped Nic and asked how old Hayden was and said they would like to use her in a photo shoot for a product line called Boon, Inc. He kind of thought it was a joke and there had to be a catch but the lady gave him a business card and asked for him to talk to me and call her as soon as possible. When we got home, we researched what Boon was all about. We talked and went back and forth on our decision. We always see those shows about how parents push their children into beauty competitions and contests and knew we never wanted to be those kind of parents who push their children into “modeling.” I knew this would just be a one-time thing and we just thought it would be fun for Hayden. We have seen some of these modernized items in different stores and thought we would give it a chance. We didn’t have anything to lose and didn’t have to spend a penny. So we called the designer and made an appointment.

Nic and I got up this morning and headed to Scottsdale where the shoot would take place. When we arrived, I had no idea what to expect. We walked in and were amazed. It was like we walked into a magazine….but then I thought…well duh…that’s what it was supposed to be like. They gave Hayden an outfit to wear and did her hair. She was very shy and didn’t really understand what was happening. I thought, “oh great, she isn’t going to even do this.” But…to my amazement…after getting used to the new environment, she was FABULOUS!

They put her in one of their high chairs and put a plate of food in front of her and all of the sudden she was smiling, making faces, and totally at home, forgetting all about the cameras and lights. Her pretend “dad” did a fabulous job with her and even let her feed him (after taking the food out of her mouth to put in his). All in all, it was a lot of fun and Hayden captured the hearts of the ladies working with her. They were super sweet and because Hayden did the shoot, she received many of the Boon products and got to keep her outfit. It was a total success!

We only have one more full day here with my brother, sister-in-law, and niece. I am dreading the good-bye, but am determined not to think about it right now.