The studio I was using since Brooke was born closed down and I was left in a lurch for Ryan's 9 month pics. I kept meaning to take him to the other location, but its a decent drive and I just couldnt get it together timing and schedule-wise.
So, I took him today to Target and just got them done. I had a bad experience there with Brooke when she was little and wanted to avoid the place at all costs. Seemed as though I should have trusted my instincts. Ryan cried the whole time. Either the photographer or the place (or both) seemed to freak him out. He's a pretty laid-back little guy but couldnt stop the tears from flowing during his photo shoot. The photographer asked me if it was "nap time", suggesting that he was cranky and tired. I assured her that the little guy was well rested and fairly well fed ... so that wasnt the issue ;)
She snapped a few quick ones and while they weren't perfect, they'll do. Luckily he's so smiley in general, we have more pictures of him than we could ever possibly find places for.