Best (and by best, I mean worst) DIY portrait contest!

So after much ado, the elusive Facebook fan contest is here!  Now traditionally, you'll see cutest kid contests going on.  Here are my thoughts on that: 1) All kids are cute and 2) I'm not very traditional!
So here's what I'm wondering: Have you ever tried to take your family picture on your own? Ya know - position everyone, set the timer, run across the room trying to beat the blinking red light only to discover when you look that you have a wonderful picture of your family on the couch and you sprinting across the room?!  Yup, I have some of those!
So because of my strange sense of humor, and because I know most people appreciate a good laugh, I want to hear and see your worst attempt at a DIY (do-it-yourself) portrait. It can be a bad picture with a funny story or a great picture with a great story about how you finally captured it!  All you have to do is:
1) Make sure you're a fan of Cristin Emrick Photography on Facebook. Only my fans are eligible to enter/win.
2) Leave a comment here on the blog that you're entering the contest, and
3) Email me your story and picture (subject line "contest").  Please include your name and contact information in the email. cristin@cristinemrickphotography.com
I will post the photos with stories to my Facebook page. Unfortunately, Facebook doesn't allow "voting" anymore, but of course you can tag yourself (an easy way to spread the word), like, or comment if you so choose (but that IS NOT a requirement to participate)!
A winner will be selected on February 15th.  1st place will receive a FREE session with 1-8x10 and 2-5x7's. The runner up will receive a $25 gift card to be used toward a future session!  If I receive more than 50 entries, I will give another $25 gift card to the second runner up, so make sure to tell your friends and spread the word! (Prizes cannot be redeemed for cash)
Now, I know this is boring, but there is some fine print (just a little!)
* One entry per family.
* You MUST own the rights to the photo. I will not accept photos taken professionally.
* Entries will be accepted for judging until 11:59pm on February 14th.
* Only emailed photos can be accepted.
* By entering you are agreeing to the contest rules and giving permission to Cristin Emrick Photography to use the photo for advertising in relationship to this contest and for publication on the Facebook page.
* Winner must sign a release form allowing Cristin Emrick Photography to use the images in future marketing and/or portfolio.
* On-location shoot must be booked within 30 days. Session can take place when it gets warmer - I'm a baby in the cold, so we can wait til springtime! For travel outside the Hampton Roads area, a travel fee will apply.
* Additional prints and products available at retail price.

Above all, first and foremost, last but not least, HAVE FUN! I can't wait to see the pictures!

Entry one:

The momma explains: I was trying to take a cute picture of the boys so I could make Valentine’s Day presents for my family. What I got was this. They were not happy to have to sit together on the little bus. Literally two minutes later, their dad came home and they were all smiles. That picture wasn’t nearly as great as this one!!