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I am behind on commenting on the pictures.

The one you like the most of Sadie is "the best" picture because the flash was on making it nice and clear. From that standpoint (sp), it is the best picture you posted. That is a down side to natural lighting. You have to have plenty of light or a camera that allows you to shoot in "Shutter Priority Mode" or "Manual Mode". It might be better if your camera would at least let you choose your ISO. Your camera might. When you have a point and shoot camera, the camera desides what settings to shoot the photo at. It usually sets the shutter speed so low that any movement at all makes the picture blurry. Anyway! Yes the pictures without the flash on are blurry, but I really like the picture I posted. I love the light coming in the window. The lighting is good in all but the third. That one is over-exposed. The camera must have metered off something different than the rest. The first too are nice and close, and I really like the picture of her curls. I even like that bottom shot. That made me laugh. The best light is shining right on her bum!

My advice would be to really think about how steady the camera is. You might want to try setting it on a table while taking some pictures or using a tripod if you have one. Does your camera have a burst mode? That is where it will take like 2-3 pictures at one time. That might help as well. Unfortunately, with our younger kids, it is more difficult to get a sharp picture when the lighitng conditions are low. Little ones are always moving. That is why you will see me take like 10 pictures in a row. I am trying to get a clear shot because I know the lighting is not ideal and chances are very good that they are going to be blurry. You might also want to take one of your older kids while they are home and have them sit still for you. That might be a better test of what your camera can do. Also, see what your camera will do on a day that is not cloudy.