the Joys of a Family Picture

Every year about this time the Dalands prepare for the yearly tradition of the family picture. Momma Daland apparently has alot of time on her hands because she thoughtfully scopes out the exact location for the event..Momma Daland frugally gathers the outfits together, trying to make the whites look whiter than they really are, the dresses look frillier and the wrinkles look smoother than the year before..( and I mean the shirts not me..I am getting younger every year..) Momma Daland knocks herself out trying to coordinate clothing without looking coordinated...no small feat with 7 people...And the boys..all TWO of them moan and groan and ask "why??" Momma Daland patiently states what she has been saying for the last 18 years to her sweet, but clearly clueless hubby..." Its tradition, get with the program, get the darn clothes on and get in the car!" The girls ..all 5 of us...couldn't be more thrilled. Fun clothes, a re-purpose with this and alteration with that.. chunky bracelets, dangling earrings, a scarf here and a belt there, a swipe of mascara for momma, and a glide of lipgloss for mommas' girls...the WORKS and all topped off with a good 2 minute spray of SUPER HOLD hair spray...our FAVE:))Seriously, its dress up time;)). With all the preparation complete, something changes when the front door closes and the Dalands head to the car...
" Where's my shoe??" look in the garage...
"we have no gas" We'll make it..
"She's touching me" Chloe, stop touching her..
"I need to go potty" hold it...
"Can I drive??" oh good Lord..
"I feel sick" don't throw up on your new dress...
" I don't know why we do this every year" Because we are a happy family and we want to document the joy....

The Daland's pull to a stop and unload the brood..Momma Daland can be heard through gritted teeth saying" Remember to smile and look happy!!" crickets in the background...

ahhh..the joys of taking a family picture...

To all the Momma's that gather together their families to document the joy...Here's Wishing you a Happy and Joyous Family Picture taking season.....let me know how it goes!