Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Family photos

With my sister's family moving to China (which they did this past Saturday - that will be a post in and of itself! Sniff Sniff - ok, more like bawling, bawling), updated family pictures were a must. We were originally trying to get them set for a weekend in early August. When the date wasn't working out my mom said, "Let's just pick a new date in September." I started chuckling and informed her that the first open Saturday we had available at that time was Oct 10th. She thought I was kidding. Nope. Remember the busyness from the last post (Now at current time the Saturdays are filled through most of December). Oct 10th came and we did it.

We weren't intending to purchase any of our individual family, but they were so cute with my kiddos that I just couldn't resist!

These are my parents and siblings. You can tell we are all related. I have the BEST family ever (on both my side and Josh's side)!!

The whole group.

Aren't these the most adorable kids??? I know I am a little biased, but still!!!
I only wish that Josh's family was closer geographically so we could get updated pictures with them. With having 12 siblings (he is the tenth of the 13 kids) ranging from one side of the country to the other, it takes a tremendous amount of planning to pull that off. Until then, the picture from two years ago will have to do.

10 comments:

g-ma-vicki said...

These photos are absolutely perfect! whO DID THEM? What a great job of capturing the attention of all the kids. Either that or you found a way to hypnotize them. You look great.
I have Giselle in dance and Soccer
and she LOVES to rock climb at Lifetime Fitness. Times that by 3 more kids...how do you make it?
on the 5 hour of sleep schedule probably. Love you!

uniquelynat said...

super cute!!!!! wow! i haven't seen your whole family in years! you all look GREAT! i hope that you will be able to cope with your sweet sister being gone. not fun!

Angie said...

What a beautiful family! It's so fun for me to see all of your sibs grown up, too. :) And what precious, precious little kids/grandkids...I love how they are all matching! And I do NOT know what I would do if my sister moved away (or either of my brothers) to another country. I'm so bummed for you, but I hope it's not forever and it's a good opportunity for them. I'm looking forward to reading more in your next post about them.

Misty said...

Looks great! Love your shirt...You look fantastic...Nice to see you back!

Niki said...

I love the grandkid photo!! How wonderful is that?!? You guys all look great. I am sorry your sister is gone. I know how incredibly close you two are. The time will fly, and before you know it, she'll be home again. Your kids are getting so grown up looking!!!

familywithfivekids said...

Fantastic photos! It makes me miss you though. It seems the times I see you we are always running (one of us in charge of something or the other or we have kids with us or something else that takes our attention) - you are a remarkable lady and seeing you with your family is a treat.

Aaron, Vicki Tunell said...

You guys look great! No wonder you decided to get some of just your family :) The kids are adorable, and I'm glad you had a chance to get together with your family before your sister left. Sorry about her leaving :( Hope you are well

Vicki

The Gooding Family said...

So glad to "see" you blogging again. I missed you! What a good looking group of people. :)

Heather Mae the DIY Gal said...

I can't believe it, I was beginning to wonder if you disappeared! Good to see you again in blog world, even for a short visit. I love all the family pics. B and M are looking so grown up already! 13 kids is mind boggling. I can't even keep up with my 7 siblings.

Latter-day Saint Mom said...

Pictures turned out great! Sorry to hear they are moving far away, guess you will have to do lots of web cam so you can see them often. Kids look great!