Nov 5, 2009

Family Pictures


"Stop making that face, Lia!"

"Keian sit still!"


"Everyone smile! No, not like THAT!"


These were phrases heard repeatedly during our photo session at the Kraft's house on Wednesday.

Family pictures for a large family can easily reach nightmare proportions. You have no idea how thankful I am Lynnette has a large family and isn't easily irritated by the antics of 5 children.

Lynnette is editing frantically and sending them as she does. It is so fun to open each email from her! They are all so fun and beautiful! (However, I do think I might ask her to "edit" about 20 pounds off of me! lol)

I wanted to share with all of you some of the photos I received last night...






More to come!

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24 Comments:

At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Julie said...

These are beautiful. I esp like the one of you leaning on your hubby with that beautiful big smile on your face. You can tell you two really love one another!

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Amy D said...

Oh, I LOVE these pics! I, too, love the one of you and your husband. Can't wait to see more!
I can relate to picture nightmares. lol I have 4 boys!

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Linda said...

The ones of you and your hubby are just adorable. You have a beautiful smile Amy.

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Celee said...

Great pictures! I don't usually have a photographer take the pictures because it stresses me out too much. I also have a hard time scheduling the perfect shot. when I get a great pic of my kids it usually just works out. You know, one of those moments no one has a runny nose and no one is grouchy and no one is covered in stains (this is why I don't have very many pictures of my kids). I can't wait to capture them in their Holiday clothes.

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Erin said...

Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family!!

 
At November 05, 2009 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

ITA with pp that the one with you leaning on your husband is great! We have an appt for pictures next Thursday and I'm dreading it! These will be our first professional pics as a family and frankly, I'm not optimistic! But after looking at your first photo, I'm a little encouraged! Since the camera captures memories of our time now, I have a week to talk the perfectionist woman in me down and accept whatever "memory" the camera catches. Either way, it's gonna capture us at this point ya know? We'll look back and either love this season or hate it, but it's part of our story. Great photos!! Also, YOU LOOK AWESOME and your smile is infectious!!

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Michaela Dunn Leeper said...

I'm with Julie, love the huge happy smile with your Hubby! They're all great!

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Jennifer said...

LOVE that first one of you and your sweetheart!! Can't wait to see them all...

 
At November 05, 2009 , Anonymous Abigail @ Pearls and Diamonds said...

It's been so long since I've seen ya'll! Lovely pictures! Lovely family! Miss ya'll!

Abigail

 
At November 05, 2009 , Blogger Camille said...

Now those are terrific pictures! You must be so pleased! I especially love the relaxed one at the beginning...wonderful!

Blessings,
Camille

 
At November 06, 2009 , Blogger Kristy said...

Those are the sweetest pictures!! How wonderful to have such cherished times captured on such beautiful pictures....

 
At November 06, 2009 , Blogger Unknown said...

Those are amazing! We are going for pictures today too. Do you find that your photographers ever want to play with your family? Ours wants to do a manger scene because our kids are the perfect age...8,6,4,2,and baby. ROfl.. I let her because she'll give us free sitting fees!

 
At November 06, 2009 , Blogger Lilyofthevalley - Tanya said...

Beautiful photos! Look forward to seeing more sometime... :)

 
At November 06, 2009 , Blogger Melanie said...

Gorgeous pics! You have a beautiful family!

 
At November 07, 2009 , Blogger Sarah said...

Love 'em. That first one made me smile! :) Can't wait to see the rest!

 
At November 08, 2009 , Blogger Angie @ Many Little Blessings said...

What great pictures! I really like the fun, laid back feel of them. Very fun!

 
At November 08, 2009 , Blogger Sarah said...

Great pics! Love them! No, adore them!
What a beautiful family you have!
((hugs & blessings))
Sarah*

 
At November 09, 2009 , Anonymous Michelle said...

Oh WOW! Those are So gorgeous!
I have always wanted to have outdoor portraits of our family done. (We've always just done Sears or Wal-Mart) but those are beautiful!
And the pones of you and your husband are just precious!

Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
Michelle

 
At November 09, 2009 , Anonymous MamaArcher said...

I love, love, love it! I think the crazy one is great!!!! I love seeing the joy on all of your faces!
You have a beautiful family!!

 
At December 21, 2009 , Blogger Smockity Frocks said...

What a beautiful family! I love the one of you and your husband telling secrets!

 
At December 21, 2009 , Blogger Melissa, Multi-Tasking Mama said...

I love the couple shots! You have a talented friend (and a cute family)

 
At December 21, 2009 , Blogger Melissa Stover said...

those are great!

 
At December 22, 2009 , Blogger Southern Gal said...

Great pictures!

 
At December 23, 2009 , Anonymous Kim Sorensen said...

Came over from The Happy Housewife. Those are great pictures and you have a beautiful family. Merry Christmas

 

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