Sunday, December 19, 2010

this is us

Taking family photos is often an adventure.
Taking family photos when you have a headache, a newborn baby & two little elves who love to do everything you tell them not to do... is only for the hard-core thrill seekers. But we made it through with my mom's help and my little brother getting the girls attention by dancing and laughing behind the tripod.

Surprisingly, we ended up with some good shots & a week later I found this photo from the hundreds that my mom took.
It's the very last picture when we finally gave in to the craziness and it's officially my favorite.

Because this is us.
Happy. Chaotic. Centered around kids. Connected. Love.
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38 comments:

  1. BellaDecember 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    oh how perfect is that! i love it. what a gorgeous family. avery looks so much like her mommy! (but she has a hint of daddy in her too. :)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    and add... Beautiful. Succumbing to the craziness always lead to the best pictures.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    Great pic - it captures your spirit!
    Pat OKC

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  4. The Rantings of a Drama Queen's MumDecember 19, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    I love it. It came out great.

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  5. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I love it...perfectly captures a family full of love.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 19, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    What an adorable family photo!! Merry Christmas.

    Jamie :)

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  7. HewwiyBelleDecember 19, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful family. happy Holidays K-family :)
    <3 Jones household

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  8. Heather @ Glitter and GlossDecember 19, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    What a sweet picture! Such happiness!!

    xo,
    Heather
    www.afdjewelry.com

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  9. Renata ScrapDecember 19, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Adorable picture! Lovely family!
    Happy Holidays! ;)

    http://renatascrap.blogspot.com/

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  10. Hannie CDecember 19, 2010 at 6:05 PM

    Lovely picture!
    Merry Christmas to you and family too.

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  11. LaurieDecember 19, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Adorable picture, love Quincey's outfit...what a treasure!!

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  12. DawnDecember 19, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Your family is adorable!!!

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  13. Ann MarieDecember 19, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Oh Liz, I always say it and I'll say it again, you are blessed. Beautiful picture - I just love it.

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  14. mollyDecember 19, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    Those are always the best pictures. Some of my faves are the candid craziness of my life with three boys. Four if you count the husb :)

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  15. CarrieDecember 19, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Awesome! I love it. Perfectly captures that chaos that is this crazy, wonderful adventure we call family life.

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  16. Carol W.December 19, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Fantastic photo! I love it. You have a beautiful family

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  17. Little WheelDecember 19, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    love the photo! you seems so happy together :)
    treasure those happy moments

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  18. Melanie BDecember 20, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    LOVE it. brings back so many memories of when mine were that age. 3 girls close together!! they totally ROCK. You guys are gorgeous parents & love hearing your adventures. My girls are now 8 6 & 4 & it is still chaotic but loving every minute.

    Me xx

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  19. MomofFourChippetsDecember 20, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Great picture. Tks for sharing with us. Wishing you happy holidays with your family!

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  20. DianaDecember 20, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    Beautiful photo of a beautiful family. I love the colour scheme you chose for the photos. How could you do this with a headache?! Oh I am feeling it for you!

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  21. sophieDecember 20, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    beautiful! how much more christams spirited can you get! love

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  22. LibbyDecember 20, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Love it! Would love to see the ones (hundreds!!) that were taken that day ;). Merry Christmas!

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  23. AmandaDecember 20, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    These are the best kind of pictures :) Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas...God bless :)

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  24. Gabrielle WatsonDecember 20, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    This is a beautiful portrait of a family. I need to invest in a tripod. I hate how our photos never have 'all of us' in them :)

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  25. AimeeDecember 20, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    It's a perfect, fabulous shot!
    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  26. December 20, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Just adorable! I love little Q reaching for the baby!

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  27. UnknownDecember 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Love it!

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  28. stephanie howellDecember 20, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    sounds a lot like my life. it's the best isn't it? one day we must get together. c and j would love each other, and we would have SEVEN little girls running around!! xoxo

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  29. margieDecember 20, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    love love love...
    kiss kiss
    m

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  30. CortnieDecember 20, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I just wish our pics would've turned out half as cute as yours. This is what happens when you have to use the self timer and nothing turns out right...
    http://leftinaugust.blogspot.com/2010/12/merry-christmas.html

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  31. Carol - Fairview Hts, ILDecember 20, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Beautiful picture of a beautiful family. I agree, this is a defining picture of you.

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  32. mariagraceDecember 20, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    This is so, so sweet. I always love your photos. :)

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  33. Sara AncichDecember 20, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    keeping it real. i love it.

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  34. Nancy WyattDecember 20, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Love it! Merry Christmas sweet Spark Sister!

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  35. Jennifer.1203December 20, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I found your blog last night and I love it!!! I was looking for pics of banners in kids rooms, googled it, and your blog popped up. I spent hours last night looking at everything! I came across your Spark event. I loved the little picture of the quote. It was a pink, aqua, and a little green. I LOVED it! I am redoing my girls room in these exact same colors. I plan on printing out that pic and framing it. I also was wondering if you had any ideas of designer fabric that would match those colors so I can make a banner out of them. You have sparked sooo much creativity in me! Just wanted to let you know! Thanks so much!

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  36. AmandaDecember 20, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Amazing pic! Captured so perfectly. Love that little nugget on your arm. :)

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  37. JennieDecember 21, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    beautiful words, liz!

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  38. Kim WoodsDecember 31, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Gorgeous! I love Q's bling! We just made fabric necklaces! So cute!

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