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Damien’s Furby

“This is a photo of me with my new Furby. My parents didn’t want to buy it, but the photographer didn’t want to keep it. Scary!”

(submitted by Katie)

The Gift Of Innocence

“My 8 year old went dumpster diving in our neighborhood. He was so proud. He brought this home for me, because it has a heart on it.”

(submitted by Dina) 

In-Ground Pool

“A way for my brother and I to pass the time in East Texas was to dig a hole in the back yard and fill it with water. No, we couldn’t afford a pool!”

(submitted by Megan)

Not A Fan

“I went over to my friend’s house the day she brought home her new baby so I could take family and newborn pictures. I happened to catch this gem. I think the older sister was not a fan.”

(submitted by Jackie)

Napkined

“My Uncle’s wedding with his new wife. A picture perfect moment as they ride away in their pedicab…ruined by my sister accidentally throwing a napkin instead of a rose petal.”

(submitted by Addison)

Coke Classic

“This is a photo of me and my brother in 1978. It was taken by our father the year before my parents’ divorce. My Mom hates it and even though i do not support the use of drugs I think this photo is special and definitely something you could only get away with in the 70’s.”

(submitted by Christa)

 

Trouble With The Curve

“I wanted to look like all the other little girls with curly hair on picture day but my hair was super straight. This was the best I could do. I wouldn’t let my mother touch my ‘do.”

(submitted by Toni) 

Reindeer Games

“I had this same type of photo taken of all three of my kids but when I pulled out the reindeer antlers for my last child, the photographer that I had used for 15 years said ‘Oh please, No. I’m going to have to call Social Services.'”

(submitted by Chantal)

Grandma’s Lookalike

“Each time I go tu UK, I look closely to banknote, thinking of “mémé.” If only my Grand’Ma could have been British. But I’m sure she wasn’t, she was Spanish!”

(submitted by Annette, in France)

Done With The Wedding

“This is a photo of me at my Aunt’s wedding. I’m the one holding my face. I think I was done with the wedding at that point.”