i love counting to three and yelling "jump," especially when it's my little sister's family listening to me. on thanksgiving, she asked me if i would take a few photos of them. yep, she actually asked me if i would do that. me, her crazy photographer sister and would i take photos. of them? it's kind of like asking a dog if it wants a treat. snort.
i tried to be a little creative, but it was colder than it looks in the photos and the wind was blowing and kids, including mine, were running amuck, so i shot quickly.
here's just one of the many outtakes from the day. the middle child {who i can point out and laugh at, as i'm one myself} on the left, thought everything was funny, which made his little sister laugh and tested his older brother's patience. we won't talk about his mom's patience. snort again.
in the end, it was a perfect afternoon and we all laughed. a lot. the best part, is that my sister took photos of our family, too. maybe tonight or tomorrow i'll have time to edit them and maybe, just maybe, they might get printed and used in christmas cards. oh wait. now i'm just talking crazy talk.
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Great pictures - I really like that they are black and white.
ReplyDeletethose are priceless photos
ReplyDeleteand your sister looks SO much
like you.....sweet smile and
sparkling eyes exactly the same!
-Jennifer
Oh come on, at least share them here. The oldest, I can see resembles your family. Nice photos, everyone of them.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun time for all of you. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteAn afternoon spent with family laughing and taking photographs has to be good for the soul! hugs to you sweet friend xo
ReplyDeleteLove the energy on your shots
Having a photographer for a sister is a pretty good thing.... These are great photos. And your sister... wow, you two look alike!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family. My favorite shot is the jump. You do so well with those. Love the b&w edits. Your sister must be pleased as punch with this set.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome - what a gorgeous family! I can see those smiles are genetic!!
ReplyDeleteGreat family pictures !
ReplyDeleteBest regards from Paris,
Pierre
I love the family photos Beth.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are wonderful. I especially like the crispness of the black and white conversion.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo's, Beth...I especially love the second one. The jump photo is wonderful but your sister and BIL gently holding hands...so very sweet. Great capture of their relationship.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift for capturing personalities this way!
ReplyDeletethese are fabulous ...
ReplyDeleteHer older son looks a lot like your handsome son!
ReplyDeleteeveryone needs a jump photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking family, great photos and looked like great fun.
ReplyDeleteoh Beth, such amazing photos! I love the one of the whole family jumping!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat, Beth!
ReplyDeleteYou are way too photogenic! And so is everyone else -- even in the out takes!
ReplyDeleteYou can definitely tell you and your sister are related. You're both gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had your family with you for Thanksgiving-- That always makes the holiday more special.
And I love your gratefulness posts. Oophs, gotta go, there's a commercial on the TV ;-)
Stop by, I'm having a Christmas Giveaway!
xo jj
just gorgeous! and this would be a perfect addition to the celebrate life party over at my place ;-)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Kelly
The jumping photos are my favorites, and black and white has a power to it.
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