What's Wrong With This Picture?

This photo was taken last Saturday.  Oldest Boy and I were on a ski lift.

So, what's wrong with this picture? Besides the too-bright light, too-close (arms length), unflattering angle, shot...I'm not wearing a helmet.

Chris and the boys wear helmets on the mountain and I don't. It's not that I'm opposed to it, I've just not taken the time to buy one. As most skiers/boarders know, 20 years ago we didn't wear helmets. Those of us with little or no money didn't wear goggles, or even snow pants. Jeans and a can of Scotch Guard seemed to work fine.

I'm buying a helmet, Chris. I promise.

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This photo was taken this morning while the boys were riveted to Clone Wars.

So, what's wrong with this picture?  We spent all day yesterday (Saturday) working in the yard. We obviously didn't use good sun-sense. [Notice Toddler Child's neck, but all three boys have sunburns on their arms, necks, ears and cheeks.] Chris has had multiple squamous cell carcinomas removed over the years and our boys inherited his funky white skin. Shame on us for not applying sunscreen. It's rare, but it happens.

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The following photos were taken at Utah's Hogle Zoo a little over a week ago.  [Click on photos to enlarge.]

So, what's wrong with these pictures?  Nothing really.  We just had a nice time.

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A couple more... sorry.  [Click on photos to enlarge.]

 

What's wrong with these pictures? Not much. Although, Chris should have never photographed my butt next to an elephant's.

Comments

[Connie @ Young and Relentless]

LOL! I have Chris has learned his lesson.

Yes, please get a helmet. We don't want anything to happen to you. I am guilty of not putting sunscreen in all the right places.

[pam]

We just FINALLY bought helmets last spring (when they were on sale!). I was NOT going to like it... I was doing it because I knew it was smart, but I was sure it would impair my skiing.. hearing, peripheral vision, etc. Truth is, I completely forget I have it on! It is warm, comfortable, and I'm sure very chic!!! Who would have thunk it! :)

[Mary]

Helmets and elephant butts. That is why we come here. Get the helmet. The kids want all your brains inside your head.~Mary

[judy]

I'll give you my helmet -- very cute in a funky way -- dark grey and lime green. Worn only once, the day I tore my ACL!

[Rachel Cotterill]

You hardly ever see helmets on the slopes over in Europe - I heard they're compulsory in some north American resorts. Maybe people will think again after the tragedy of Natasha Richardson.

[pam]

Actually, I was just skiing in Switzerland (Laax) and most people were wearing helmets. I was surprised.

[Mrs. D]

Hello???!!! Natasha Richardson? Sonny Bono? That Kennedy cousin?? Skiing can be dangerous- get a helmet already!

And I am terrified of skin cancer, too. Every new freckle or spot I get makes me super anxious. Not to mention the zillion fine lines I already have at 29. WHY did I think I HAD to have a tan???

[Chris]

Connie - I doubt Chris has learned any lessons regarding photographing me. He'll point the camera at me Christmas morning when I have bedhead and freaky pajamas on... Grrrr.

Pam - I've had those thoughts too - about a helmet impairing my skiing. Thanks for letting me know you transitioned to wearing one okay. I'd hate for my Super G times to suffer. Glad to hear Europeans are wearing helmets too.

Mary - I'm flattered you come here for ANY reason! I'll get the helmet. Honest. Thank you for your concern - very sweet.

Judy - I might take you up on that... although, you'll need it when you return to the slopes.

Rachel - My friend Pam (see above) was just skiing in Switzerland and saw several helmets. I know people who bicycle in Europe (like the racers) often don't wear helmets. We probably all should.

Mrs. D. - Natasha Richardson (may she rest in peace) was the inspiration for this post. I'm getting a helmet. (I regret tanning too! No skin cancer, but the fine lines - UGH!)

[Simplicity]

OK so I gave up on Firefox and now I'm able to comment with Opera! I blogged about you today. I sat in your website for a long time, but wasn't able to get this comment box to work!

Love the photos. It's OBVIOUSLY an exceptionally skinny elephant that you're standing next to!! :)

I know that recent news coverage of Natasha Richardson (loved her :( ) has made us re-evaluate some of our safety standards. I definitely understand the sensitive skin thing. I turn very, very red without sunscreen and have started developing teenie permanent red splotches.

And I LOVE your new profile pic!

[Ms. Maxwell]

Brain buckets = requirement. Glad to know you're joining the club. Bicycle helmets, too.

I have Hogle Zoo photos of myself with elephants AND gorillas. Not sure which ones I dislike more.

[Jannie Funster]

Please never apologize for more ohotos - LOVE your photos.

Beautiful family.

I think we will see a definite move towards helmets for adult skiiers, and what a great thign that will be, so sad the death of Ms Richardson has made us all aware of this.

Oh, and "it happens" with the sunburns. Kelly a few weeks ago from outdoor PE got a burned shoulder. I think the important thing is the overall accumulated sun, or avoidance thereof, I mean to say.

Cheers!

[X]

After the sad story to come out of Hollywood last week, I think a lot more people will be investing in helmets.

What's wrong with this comment? :)

[Lady Fi]

Please do buy a helmet!

Love the pictures - looks like you are all having fun.

[debbie]

Good for you! I'm happy you are getting a helmet.

[Henry the Dog's Mum]

I love your photos - you are a lovely looking family. I adore your boys.

YES BUY A HELMET WOMAN! Please. For all your sakes. And I'm so like your boys with the pale skin. I don't go brown. I go very pink, then a tad golden. But never brown. I rarely go out in the sun nowadays. I love shade. As for your butt - don't make me laugh. You've a long LONG way to go before it gets to elephant proportions.

[Jennifer]

Wasn't the sunshine great! It looks like you made the most of it.I'm really curious to see if my kids inherited their fathers easy burn skin or my tanning abilities. Connie I'm sure will burn. Now all I need is for the snow to stop and I can begin my experiment.

I didn't know people wore helmets while skiing.

[Deidre]

Seriously get a helmet! I never really noticed a difference. I've been wearing one since I was 13 (I painted it with nail polish so that it has a giant sun on the top...its AweSOME).

[Bobbi Olson]

I don't think I will ever wear a helmet if I ski again, or ride a bike for that matter.

I don't want helmet hair...

[the mama bird diaries]

I think if any good can come from that horrible natasha richardson story is that many of us will be more mindful about wearing helmuts.

[Cheri @ Blog This Mom!]

I am glad you will wear a helmet.

Oops with the sunscreen.

Zoo = fun.

The elephant's butt is bigger. WAY bigger. And plastic.

[Da Goddess]

Well, Blogthis Mom's darling child photographed me and my ample butt several times the other day. She's young and I'll forgive that girl anything! But a grown man? Hmmm, I'd have to hurt him.

USE SUNSCREEN!

I'm not going to say much on the helmet thing because I really think it's a personal choice for adults. On kids? Totally! But for adults? I think it's their choice.