Bridal Bath
“My photographer told me to stand in the tub and give a “sassy” pose. Not sure why we thought this was a good idea.”
(submitted by IG @ljhart82)
Love Bites
“I’m about 2 or 3 in this photo. We were at a family friend’s wedding. Apparently my mom was having fun dancing and not paying attention to me. I bit her in the butt, legend has it that I drew blood.”
(submitted by Cathe)
Little Miss Sunshine
“My sister’s senior prom fell on the same day as my dance rehearsal. My older sister was obviously not too excited to be taking a picture with her can-can clad little sister.”
(submitted by Kim)
Minor Threat
“This is a family portrait from 1987. I just love the contrast of the punk rock kids, coupled with the wholesomeness of Mom and daughter. It brings a smile to all of us.”
(submitted by Matt)
Eight Is Enough
“Is this a promotional photo for a new ABC show about a dysfunctional family from the 90s? No, it’s my family! PS, I’m the one in the middle. Believe it or not, I actually requested my mom make me that outfit. Viva la purple sweatsuits.”
(submitted by Lauryn)
Favorite Things
“My mom told my uncle and grandparents to grab their favorite item from around the house before she took the photo.”
(submitted by Vanessa)
The Clash
“This family picture was taken around 1989, not 1969 as the hairstyles and tacky wallpaper might lead you to believe. Though this is my immediate family (I’m the girl with her eyes closed), fortunately this is not our house. Between my mom’s perm, my dad’s dejected slouch, my sister’s broken wrist and mid-chew expression, and the world’s most hideous interior design, this picture is bursting with awkwardness!”
(submitted by Linda)
Maui Meltdown
“My family was leaving Maui after a 3 week stay to go back to cold, rainy Canada. I had a major meltdown at the airport. As you can see, my mother is not impressed, my sister is amused, and my Dad took it as a photo opportunity.”
(submitted by Laura)
Hockey Mom
“This is a photo of my mom, my brother, myself, and my soon to be born younger brother. I’m awkwardly in the hockey equipment on the bottom left. A family friend talked mom into having us all pose for this photo. It went on to win some sort of award in a Newport, RI photo show. It also hung in our house while I was growing up, which made for some awkward moments when friends came over.”
(story submitted by Sean; photo courtesy of Kim Fuller at www.kimfullerphotography.com)
