Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I know there has been a lot of Christmas card/photo controversy here of late, but the family photo thread we usually have each year is one of my absolute favorites! I did a search, but couldn't find one. Did I miss it? Is there anyone brave enough to share their photos here? :tongue_smilie: We usually do a photo of the whole family, but that didn't work this year. (We tried it once and not ONE was decent of all of us. It was a miserable experience.) I decided to give it a whirl with just the kids today. I was pretty sure I'd need a stiff drink afterward, but the kids did awesome (probably due to some serious bribing) even though it was 40 degrees out. Brrrrrr. This is the FIRST (good) photo I have of all 4 of my kids together! How pitiful is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 There was one, I believe. They are so precious! Great picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 There was one, I believe. They are so precious! Great picture! Thank you! Does anyone have a link? I'd love to see/read the thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Love the colors and how dynamic the photo is! I need to develop better bribing strategies! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 It wasn't titled as such but many posted their holiday photos. Some were family photos not related to holidays. This is it: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329168&page=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Heidi, is your daughter that big already?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 It wasn't titled as such but many posted their holiday photos. Some were family photos not related to holidays. This is it: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329168&page=3 Oh, thank you! I enjoyed looking at all those photos. But surely we can round up a few more! Anyone willing? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Heidi, is your daughter that big already?! Crazy, isn't it?! She's almost 15 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasar31629 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 That's an adorable photo. Nice job on it! No photo for us this year...we did the reindeer thumbprint card. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Adorable picture! I am still behind on getting ours done. Looks like it will be a Happy New Year card instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Adorable picture! I am still behind on getting ours done. Looks like it will be a Happy New Year card instead. Today's photo was sort of last-minute. I was thinking I was going to have to send out Valentine's cards. :tongue_smilie: I think most people would just enjoy getting one, no matter when it arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I know there has been a lot of Christmas card/photo controversy here of late, but the family photo thread we usually have each year is one of my absolute favorites! I did a search, but couldn't find one. Did I miss it? Is there anyone brave enough to share their photos here? :tongue_smilie: We usually do a photo of the whole family, but that didn't work this year. (We tried it once and not ONE was decent of all of us. It was a miserable experience.) I decided to give it a whirl with just the kids today. I was pretty sure I'd need a stiff drink afterward, but the kids did awesome (probably due to some serious bribing) even though it was 40 degrees out. Brrrrrr. This is the FIRST (good) photo I have of all 4 of my kids together! How pitiful is that? I cannot believe how your little girl has grown!!!!!! Of course your boys have grown too but your little girl was a babe in arms when I last saw a photo of her. How beautiful -- happy holidays and wishing you all a blessed New Year!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 We always do ours at Christmas so I will be posting it after the first of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I know there has been a lot of Christmas card/photo controversy here of late, but the family photo thread we usually have each year is one of my absolute favorites! I did a search, but couldn't find one. Did I miss it? Is there anyone brave enough to share their photos here? Here's the one I'm sending out, Heidi. Not fantabulous, but the road trip was a highlight in an otherwise low year and I loved that particular spot (Mesa Arch in Canyonlands). Hope I'm getting one from you. It's lovely (I'd expect nothing less!), but I do miss seeing you & Russ in mix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Beautiful pic Heidi! I can't share ours, sorry, it was taken by a pro for a story in the local paper about a month ago and he said we could have it for family after it was run but not to put on the net etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Heidi and Colleen, those are both great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlychan Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I will share ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Beautiful photos! We had professional photos done this year since we hadn't had a good photo of all of us in a while and I wanted graduations pictures of my oldest son. Plus, we wanted some with Bear in the mix. Here are some of the ones we sent out on our Christmas cards: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I think ours is going to be just the children, too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 We don't have any, but I just wanted to say y'all have lovely, lovely families!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Great pictures! I love seeing photos of your families. Here are a few from my photo taking session in the backyard! :) I just kept clicking... these girls LOVE a camera. I was laughing so hard I was sure I wouldn't be able to get a decent photo for our card. We ended up using the one of the girls & our pup... uhh, not the one where he's licking youngest dd's face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) We did an individual picture of each of our kids and then one of the three of them. Edited December 22, 2011 by tabrizia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 These are so fun to see! Attempting to attach one pic we used on our holiday card ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyH in NC Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 These are so fun. What lovely families we have on this forum. This photo was on our cards this year. Just the girls. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I think ours is going to be just the children, too ... Your daughters have gorgeous hair!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here's ours: This is the first year I made our own card. I love my new hobby! This is also my first time attaching a picture. And I did it! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Great pictures! I love seeing photos of your families. Here are a few from my photo taking session in the backyard! :) I just kept clicking... these girls LOVE a camera. I was laughing so hard I was sure I wouldn't be able to get a decent photo for our card. We ended up using the one of the girls & our pup... uhh, not the one where he's licking youngest dd's face. I love it! And even better that you had a great time taking the photos. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 We did an individual picture of each of our kids and then one of the three of them. All of your kids are gorgeous... but your BABY--oh my goodness!! What a darling!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 These are so fun to see! Attempting to attach one pic we used on our holiday card ... Your kids look classy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 These are so fun. What lovely families we have on this forum. This photo was on our cards this year. Just the girls. Cindy Oh, what a fun picture! Your girls are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (LEFT) I used an individual photo of each of our three (not shown here), and then the group photo of grand daughters and pooch with the kids by the half decorated tree. (MIDDLE) The kids dressed up for an anniversary party for friends of ours. (RIGHT) And the kids in the ocean in October in the outer banks. We were so blessed with fabulous weather -- we didn't think we would be able to be on the beach but it was great. Not having been back there in two years, it was such a treat. ETA: All photos beautifully arranged (by me) on a gingerbread man holiday card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here's the one I'm sending out, Heidi. Not fantabulous, but the road trip was a highlight in an otherwise low year and I loved that particular spot (Mesa Arch in Canyonlands). Hope I'm getting one from you. It's lovely (I'd expect nothing less!), but I do miss seeing you & Russ in mix... Well, I think it is a fantabulous picture of your crew! I enjoyed reading about your trip. I'm sorry you've had a low year, Colleen. :grouphug: I just ordered the picts last night, so I'm obviously not on top of getting them out in a timely manner, but you're on the list. :) I think this is the first year Russ and I aren't in the picture. We haven't changed much. Ha! It truly was torturous trying to get the whole family to stand still and have a pleasant look on their faces. How can that be so difficult?! And I couldn't think of a thing to say in a Christmas letter. It was a, well, I'll call it an uneventful year and that will sound better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well, I will share ours. Oh, I ADORE that photo!! Lovely!! You have some gorgeous kids there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 (LEFT) I used an individual photo of each of our three (not shown here), and then the group photo of grand daughters and pooch with the kids by the half decorated tree. (MIDDLE) The kids dressed up for an anniversary party for friends of ours. (RIGHT) And the kids in the ocean in October in the outer banks. We were so blessed with fabulous weather -- we didn't think we would be able to be on the beach but it was great. Not having been back there in two years, it was such a treat. ETA: All photos beautifully arranged (by me) on a gingerbread man holiday card. That's a fun collection of pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Beautiful photos! We had professional photos done this year since we hadn't had a good photo of all of us in a while and I wanted graduations pictures of my oldest son. Plus, we wanted some with Bear in the mix. Here are some of the ones we sent out on our Christmas cards: [ATTACH]7296[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]7297[/ATTACH] I love the laughing photo! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here's ours:This is the first year I made our own card. I love my new hobby! This is also my first time attaching a picture. And I did it! :lol: You have impressive technical skills. :) What a great card layout, and you have some handsome boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I know there has been a lot of Christmas card/photo controversy here of late, but the family photo thread we usually have each year is one of my absolute favorites! I did a search, but couldn't find one. Did I miss it? Is there anyone brave enough to share their photos here? :tongue_smilie: We usually do a photo of the whole family, but that didn't work this year. (We tried it once and not ONE was decent of all of us. It was a miserable experience.) I decided to give it a whirl with just the kids today. I was pretty sure I'd need a stiff drink afterward, but the kids did awesome (probably due to some serious bribing) even though it was 40 degrees out. Brrrrrr. This is the FIRST (good) photo I have of all 4 of my kids together! How pitiful is that? Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. And I'm so glad some of you were able to share photos. I LOVE seeing them. Anyone else? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Wow!!! Incredible Picture :) Lovely children :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I ordered ours Monday and got them yesterday so these are going out a little late, you are probably the first to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Aw, shucks! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What a beautiful picture! I love the fall colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I hope I made it work, let's see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I hope I made it work, let's see What a nice "arrangement" of your kids! (I know that sounds weird but I don't know how to say that I like that your kids aren't in an boring row, which the way I tend to do things.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 They didn't all go on rather than just trying to see if they are too big and resizing I will just do another post :tongue_smilie: Okay we had more on the card but it is taking so long to upload I will just do this family one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virg Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 What a nice "arrangement" of your kids! (I know that sounds weird but I don't know how to say that I like that your kids aren't in an boring row, which the way I tend to do things.) Thank you! I didn't do it lol the photographer was awesome! I loved every pose, I ended up just buying the cd with all of the negatives because I couldn't choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 (edited) Here are my kids and our new dog. Edited December 22, 2011 by Paintedlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've enjoyed looking at everyones' pics. Here's ours. We weren't planning a pic to be taken that day, but I figured I'd use it anyway, since we're all there and looking in the same general direction. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 This is our family picture. It has been years since we have had one. I actually like this one of me, a rarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Great picture! I love the stripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 You guys have some awesome photos! Wow! We used one from last summer's Wizard of Oz production. The card had a snow globe on it, and the photo was in the snow globe. Not my favorite picture of dh and I, but we couldn't resist the kids being dressed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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