The result...

 So, after finishing my skirt, and the girls' dresses, we talked Tracy into taking our pictures again.  This time Mark got to tag along.  We were so worried because it rained on and off all morning.  We almost canceled several times, but then, just decided to go for it and, while everyone got a little muddy, we survived and got what we came for.

 And now, you can see the end results of my skirt experiment, or sort of can.  It really turned out much better than I expected.  I added a white cording on the bottom that just really did it (and kept me from having to hem it!).

So, we get one picture where all but Josiah have a happy face.

 And one where all but Liam have a happy face.  Oh well...at least you can see everyone's face.

 I believe this will be our new header.  Aren't they just too precious!?  Props goes to Tracy who edited out the stains that were on Ceili Rain's leggings after she went sliding in some mud.

 The boy crew!

My Three Musketeers (D'Artagnan was eating dirt at this point).

 My precious princesses!

Don't worry...there's more (I know you are all sitting on pins and needles waiting to see them huh?).