You would think by the time you have grown children that you could actually take family pictures without any issues...but I am telling you, it never gets any easier!
After trying to make it as convenient as possible for everyone in regards to what to wear (casual, similar color scheme), where to take the pictures (Sasha's backyard with her husband Chris taking the pics), and when to take them (right before a Heelis family get-together), there was still plenty of attitude! Like trying to decide where and how to stand.
Then noticing that Breck couldn't even iron his shirt for pictures!
Chris then telling everyone to frown instead of smile (thanks Chris, not helping!)
and Sean missing the memo that is was now okay to smile!
Finally great smiles all around...but Brad's head is cut off.
Okay, this is better!
Some of these have funky lighting, but we'll take them!
Just when everyone thinks we're done, Mom (yes, me) has the audacity to ask if we can take a few pictures on the deck stairs!
Me getting mad at Brad
because he won't move his big feet!
While Sean (who loves taking pictures anyway, not!) tries to keep it together.
Finally we got it! ...except for Merinda, who's eyes are closed!
Okay, this is as good as it's going to get!
Just ONE more picture standing in front of the field?...Please?! (Sean going to his happy place)
Brad pinching everyone, and me losing my cool! (Sean still focusing on his happy place)
Okay, we've almost got it people!
Just kidding, Sean's losing it!
Brittney trying to console her husband.
I'm determined to smile for the picture, even if no one else does!!
Okay! We've got it! That's a wrap folks! (Thank Goodness!)
Merinda's roommate took these pictures of Merinda her first semester at BYU-I. I thought they turned out so cute that I'm posting them (also because I feel bad that she never got senior pictures taken, but with two weddings and two graduations all in the same year, there's only so much one can do!).
