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Family Pictures

These are the photos that lovingly adorn my entry way welcoming the world to our home.

Stockton was 3, Douglas was 7 and Russell and I were somewhat younger than we are now.

For pretty obvious reasons it was time to get a new picture on the wall.  I REALLY hate the whole process of family stress  pictures.  Everyone needs recent haircuts, clothes need to be clean and somewhat matching.  A location needs to be chosen, a poor sucker has to accompany us to snap the shots, no runny noses or cold sores can be present, Mason must be happy, Stockton must be agreeable and Douglas and Russell must be supportive.  So, over the weekend I forced my family to humor me and get this HUGE feat over with.  I am pretty happy with the results.

















Of course, for every good shot there are about 10 not so good ones!  You try and make a toddler hold still and smile nice!



My nephew, Jordan, asked his mom why I got to be in charge.  I told him it was because I was holding the camera!  Whew...I am glad this is over with for another 7 years or so.  Thanks to my sister and her family for taking our pictures and enduring me!
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Jen said…
Super cute! I would be pleased with those shots too. I can't believe how big your boys have gotten. :)
September 20, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Kim said…
Oh wow! The pictures are awesome! You should be happy with those. I love them!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you'll send me one:) Also, the one of you and Russell together is great!
September 20, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Naazju said…
Fun pictures! My favorite is the family shot in the tree. I would print it as large as possible (probably 11 x 14), then crop it into a 10 x 10 and find a nice, square frame for it. It's perfect.

And you really need new family pictures more than every 7 years--after all, Douglas will be *back* from his mission if you wait that long (and you'll *definitely* want a more recent picture of him before he leaves).

I volunteer to sneak-picture-attack your family over the next few years. :)
September 20, 2010 at 6:52 PM
wylie said…
I really like all those! You all look great.
September 20, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Sherrie said…
LOVE THEM! They are really great photos. I would say it was definately time!
September 20, 2010 at 11:29 PM
Patti said…
My fave is the one of you chasing Mason :)
Really, they look terrific! Such a good-looking family.
September 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Kimberly said…
Would it be too pushy or obvious if I printed out that picture of Douglas and casually hung it up in Rachel's room?
September 23, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Jana said…
Great pictures! My family pictures need to be done too. What are you doing next weekend!(ha ha)
I love the one of the three boys standing together facing away from the camera! It shows their different sizes so cute!
September 23, 2010 at 11:57 AM
brees said…
Super cute, love them! Last family picture we had done Jackson was 2. Thinking we should do them again, especially since we have another child and all!!!
September 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM
Meredith said…
The "not good" ones are my favorite!:)
September 23, 2010 at 9:26 PM
Mills Family said…
Such cute pictures! And you are so beautiful!
September 27, 2010 at 10:33 AM
Amy said…
Great pics... I can't believe you guys did that with family... I am way impressed... How time flies... your boys are so grown up..
September 27, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Aimee said…
My favorite one is the third one down. In your old photo, you look the same. Russ looks like he needs some gel. :) (Inside joke for you and Russ.)
September 30, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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