(Not) Back to School Pictures 2017

Pixie has an outrageously demanding schedule this year, so I didn't push too hard for getting back-to-school photos.  But as I realized how time was passing, I finally begged and pleaded enough to get the photos I wanted!!

It was so worth the wait.

Rose Red--17 yrs--Senior Year


Pixie--15 yrs--10th grade


Super Star--15 yrs--9th grade


Belle--13 1/2 yrs--8th grade


Nature Angel--10 yrs--5th grade


Little Princess--8 yrs--3rd grade


Ladybug--7 yrs--1st grade


Mister Man--5 1/2 yrs--K


Brother--5 1/2yrs--K


Beowulf--4 1/2 yrs


Lola--2 1/2 yrs


Baymax--2 1/2 yrs


Wow . . . sometimes it takes a post like this to make me feel the gift of family I have . . .

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 9:01 AM

    So so beautiful! Maybe she will take a family photo for us!

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    1. AflyonmyhomeschoolwallOctober 25, 2017 at 11:49 AM

      I'm sure she would . . . we just need to coordinate time and place. :)

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  2. JudyOctober 25, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    So wonderful!

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  3. DanielleOctober 25, 2017 at 4:39 PM

    Adorable kids. Did you know that there is a "not back to school camp" around September ish? I'm not sure if it's still up and running.

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  4. SandraOctober 27, 2017 at 1:09 AM

    You've got a lovely family. What beautiful smiles.

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  5. Mary BonhamOctober 27, 2017 at 8:25 PM

    Fantastic pictures of a fantastic family!!

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  6. MarilynNovember 1, 2017 at 4:41 AM

    I loved seeing them all lined up in order! Darling bunch of kids.

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  7. CamieNovember 6, 2017 at 12:42 PM

    You are so blessed! I love these photos of your beautiful children. :)

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