Sunday, September 13, 2009

FaMiLY piCtURe dAy!!!

So I had this crazy idea that we needed to get the family together and have a new family picture made. My idea was great, but I never realized how much work it would end up being. That's the problem with having an immediate family that adds up to around 50+ people I guess. So I planned for September because I knew Sarah & her kids would be in Utah. Picking the date was hard because what day is there that everyone can come? So with my friend Heather giving me the idea to do it on a Sunday (no one had work), the date was set. Next on the list: photographer. Who knew there we photographers out there who didn't work with large groups over 12? Apparently the answer is: everyone I contacted. So I finally found a girl that actually lived 4 houses away and she said YES. Hooray!
The final step: find a park to have pictures taken. Once again, who knew how hard it could be. Once again.....very hard to find a park available or that would fit that many people. After weeks, lots of phone calls, and many location changes we decided to head to Barnes Park in Kaysville.
I thought all my stress was coming to an end, but when I woke up on "the day" I looked outside to see the dreary cloudy weather. Let's just say I said a few choice words, flicked the weather channel on, and stressed till I got a stomache ache. I finally decided that there was nothing I could do so I said to myself, "Suck it up, put on your big girl panties, and get over it." The overcast day actually turned out ok and pics were taken.....the world did not end. And we moved on to what we do best......eating. It was a great day spent with family and that made all the stress worth it. Thanks everyone!!! All the family
Cute little kids!
Jamie being silly!
Me & Tucker "cheesin" it!

(More pics to come soon)