Five years ago, only a few weeks before we moved from The Farmhouse, our friends Frances and Gary gave us a beautiful gift: a series of family photos in the place where we had lived for so long, the home of so many memories. (You can see the photos ~here~.)
We had hoped to get some family photos at Pineapple House one day.
And a couple of weeks ago, that day came! It was the right time of year (not too hot, not too cold, lots of green and things in bloom) and, since Kati and her family were visiting, we were all in one place at one time! I talked with Frances to see if she was willing and able to come . . . and she was! (Thank you, Frances!) We had a narrow window of time that day . . . after church and before a couple of the grands had a choir obligation.
I could not be happier with how these photos turned out! I am delighted that we have a record of this moment in time and in the evolution of our family.
This "real" moment is one of my favorite shots!
Our oldest daughter, Kristin, and her beautiful* family.
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| Back row, l to r: Alaine (10), Owen (14), Maddie (16), Gavin (18), Ben (12) Front row, l to r: Brian with Judah (2), Kristin, Macie (5) |
Our son Ryan and his beautiful* family.
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| Back row, l to r: Paul (6), Peter (10), Eve (13), Nora (12) Front row, l to r: Sarah with Joanna (6 weeks), Ryan with Baby K (1) |
*(Yes, I know I have used the word "beautiful to describe each family! They are!)
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| Andrew holding Caleb (1), Kati with Baby Ellie growing within |
Such sweetness!
(Okay, maybe all of the shots are my favorite!)
O Love Divine, if we can see
In our beloved so dear a grace,
When Love unveils, what will it be
To see Thee face to face?
(Think of it! If we see such beauty when we look at our dear ones, how awesome and beautiful it will be to see His face!)
You have a most beautiful family! All of these photos are treasures. Getting a family photo of our gang is on my list for this summer, too. Family is such a gift from God.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorrie! Absolutely, I treasure them. So exciting that you, too, are having family photos this summer. Please share!
DeleteWhat a treasure to have these lovely photos. And the flowers and trees in the background are splendid.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Melissa!
DeleteWhat a beautiful family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Lorraine!
DeleteBeautiful pictures of a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jan!
DeleteWhat beautiful moments you have captured in those photos.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I am thrilled with these moments!
DeleteThat's an amazing (and new) thought to me. My favorite photo of all is the first. So cool!
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing thought! What a day that will be!
DeleteThank you, Vee!
Wow that last one came out awesome. Even the little ones were looking into the camera. Good job and Kudos to your friend.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a feat to get twenty-something people to all look at the camera! Frances is an amazing photographer!
DeleteOh, what a precious post. Francis is a terrific photographer. I love all the close ups, but they are all great pictures. You do have a beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Becki! Frances is a wonderful photographer and a precious friend!
DeleteOh Cheryl, what a precious set of family photos! Your friend has given you a beautiful gift that will live on for the ages. I agree with you, your family is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMartha Ellen, I am so thrilled to have these photos, a record of this moment in time. Indeed, Frances has given us a timeless gift! Thank you for your kind words, friend!
DeleteWell what a wonderful day or a couple hours to be able to capture all the beauty and blessing of your family. How very special. How good to capture the moments while you were all together. What a wonderful day it will be when we see our Savior face to face. Hard to fathom but resting in the hope of that day! Happy June to you!
ReplyDeleteWe were in a time crunch during the photo session, and the whole thing was in a half an hour (or less?). But it was enough to capture this slice of time and I am very grateful for that.
DeleteOh yes, "What a Day That Will Be!" (Do you know that old song? I remember my grandmother playing it on the piano and singing! A happy memory!)
LOVE <3!!!! ~tammy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Tammy!!
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