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Family Pictures- 2008

This is why it's awesome to have a photographer in the family! I want to wallpaper my house with every single one! Thanks Kelly!
































So... the story behind family pictures 2008? Parker hated taking them. Max loved posing for them- which is TOTALLY out of character. Jack loved to pick his nose. And I gained 10 pounds since last year in my cheeks alone. As always, Aaron is handsome, Maddy... beautiful even as a brunette, and the camera loved Charlie.
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Wendy said…
They are fabulous!!!!
11/20/08, 6:57 PM
grandma jojo said…
i love all of the pics and all of you. you are all beautiful - what's up with parker? why does max look so grown up? what are you feeding him? when did maddy do her hair dark? why am i so out of the loop? why do i live so far away?
11/20/08, 7:38 PM
Julie Huish said…
Again, amazing pictures!
11/20/08, 7:51 PM
Amy Coontz said…
LOVE them!! Kelly is fabulous. Can't wait to see Nathan and Jill's!
11/20/08, 8:13 PM
David and Amanda said…
I love the pics! What a beautiful family!!!!
11/20/08, 9:11 PM
Jenn N. said…
I love your pictures! You all look so good and I love the location where you took them. Kelly is awesome.
11/20/08, 9:21 PM
Abby said…
I love them especially the one of max and chars in the truck. They turned out really good. Kelly does a great job!
11/20/08, 10:50 PM
brooke said…
They're beautiful--I love the colors and your choice of clothing for everyone. Nice work.
11/20/08, 10:55 PM
brooke said…
Oh and I'm dying for your shoes. Where did you get them?
11/20/08, 10:55 PM
Alifinale said…
These are amazing! Man it makes me want to get family pictures done. You look hot!
11/21/08, 8:12 AM
Aimee said…
Everything about them is perfect...the clothes, hair, colors, setting, faces, personalities...I love this family!!
11/21/08, 10:12 AM
Katie D. said…
You are crazy cuz you have not gained 10 pounds!

You all look amazing. I love all of them but especially the one Charlie. Love them!
11/21/08, 10:36 AM
Sara said…
Great pictures! I didn't know Maddy colored her hair! Looks great.
11/21/08, 2:02 PM
Mandee said…
Thanks guys for saying such nice things. Aunt Kelly is a talented girl.

And Brooke- those shoes are my favorite and I wear them almost every day. I got them from Amy my "shoe girl"/neighbor- they are a great deal! Email me if you want her info.
11/21/08, 8:49 PM
Kim said…
BEAUTIFUL...such a gorgeous family. Let me know if you want that card! :)
11/22/08, 12:48 AM
Monica said…
Great pictures!! I need some good family pictures!! I just might be in your neck of the woods in December so I may be delivering some reeses quiches soon ;)!! I'll be in touch.
11/22/08, 6:30 PM
malouf said…
So cute! And hooray-they're done! Do you ever feel that way? I'm always SO relieved when family pictures are done for the year. Phew!
11/23/08, 9:48 PM
jakeandstephanietaylor said…
Oh my gosh Mandee! Your family is beautiful and you never cease to amaze me! GORGEOUS!
11/28/08, 10:10 PM
traci said…
You all look beautiful. If it makes you feel any better, I have gained a solid 10 since last years Christmas pictures and last year we took them just of the kids because I was still recovering from Mallory's baby weight!!! So, maybe some major photoshopping for our's this year. And, you look beautiful.
11/29/08, 4:16 PM
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