Family Pictures 2015

Having our family pictures taken is no small feat.....

First, there's choosing a photographer!  Two talented friends who have taken pictures for me before just had babies, so I didn't want to bother them.   I decided to use FotoFly.  I've had other friends use them and since we've never done an indoor shot, I thought I'd give them a time.  They did not disappoint!   Our experience with them was awesome!

Second, there's finding a date & time!   Coordinating 9 people's schedules (including a husband who sleeps during the day often and a nursing baby's schedule - and everyone in between, was crazy).

Third, clothes!   Oh, clothes!  To get 9 people clothes that coordinate but aren't too matchy, matchy is a feat!  Emily helped me a ton this year.  We built the clothes around Hannah & Hailey's outfits from Gymboree.  Sam's little bow tie & shirt were given to me by my BFF Becky Larson, so that was easy.  Everyone else, we just added as we found it!   And, there's always one uncooperative opinion about the clothes - this year, it was Kate.  She didn't want to be in pink and wouldn't get a really cute dress that Emily & I found.  I finally had to force her to wear the navy jacket she's in. 

And fourth, you have to basically threaten/bribe nearly every single person to smile, but not fake a smile, and then to cooperate while everyone else is having a turn.

Unbelievably, all the photos were taken within 45 minutes!  Not too bad!  The kids were very good and the photographer was really careful to fix hair and tuck in shirts, etc.   By that evening, I had proofs to look at and order.   

Enjoy!

 Samuel Jay - 6 months old

 Hailey Grace - 4 years old

 Hannah Rebecca - 7 years old

 Kate Elizabeth - 9 years old

 Emily Corinne - 15 1/2 years old

 Jack Michael - 12 years old

Lindsey Diane - 14 years old

Jeannette & Jon - too old to mention