Vacation
Day At the Beach
No babies were hurt in the making of this photo. Here is Dad’s story:
“We had just finished up a family reunion in California and decided to do some family pictures on the final day. Before this photo was taken, we had just spent time getting about 18 people (many of whom were kids) to pose for a large family picture. Those with young ‘uns can attest that sitting still and smiling for the camera are like torture to a 4 year old, so by the time we had finished with the large family we had used up all of my 4 year old’s good graces and he was in a sour mood.
So we attempt to take pictures of just our family and things are going south quickly. Both kids are crying and we are pulling our hair out trying to get one good picture because we’re a happy family dangit and we’re all in coordinating colors that have been meticulously chosen and fretted over. Someone had the idea to do a “candid” photo of us swinging our kids to hopefully raise our kids’ spirit and relieve some of our stress by flinging our kids around.
First couple of shots go fine. As we wind up for the final one I notice something out of the corner of my eye. E (the baby) is at a weird angle and my wife is yelling “GAAAAAAAAAAAAH!” instead of the usual “Wheeeeeee!” So I know something’s about to go down.
I watch my son gracefully do a full backwards layout and land flat on his back in the sand. He’s stunned for a moment, cries for a minute, but after about 2 minutes of sniffling he’s back to his regular self, smiling and laughing.”
(submitted by Liz Hansen Photography)
The family visiting their photo at the AFP Exhibition in Santa Monica, CA.
What Happens In Vegas
“This is a photo of my mother in Vegas last year for my cousin’s 21st birthday. It looks like my mom is the one who got the presents.”
(submitted by Jamie)
Bedfellows
“This is a photo of my mom, my brother, and my sister-in-law with her priceless facial expression. We were on a mini-vacation to the lake. I’m not saying my mom intrudes on their marriage but… she is in bed with them.”
(submitted by Stephanie)
Double Dutch
“On the eve before my grandparents 60th anniversary party this photo was passed around. In 1991 for their anniversary they went to Holland. There is so much going on in the picture that every time you look at it you see something new – and horribly awkward. Don’t miss out on the painted wooded shoes, the tangle of yarn and that white hat.”
(submitted by Allison)
Civil Bore
“This is a photo of myself from 1995. That year, we took a family trip to the Civil War reenactment in Gettysburg, PA. This man is General Grant. My father is behind the camera saying, “We’re having fun!” It was probably about 102 degrees out that day and no, I was not having fun.”
(submitted by Annie)
*Free* Game Friday
So, we’re kicking off something new here on site to show our appreciation for everyone that comments, likes, and shares our pics. Every Friday, we’ll be giving away a FREE board game to the person who best answers one of the twenty questions from the Awkward Family Photos Board Game. Leave your answers in the comment section below. Winner announced at 6pm PST.
Today’s question is #13 from the game….
So, due to the the Facebook hiccup, we’ve decided to crown two winners… congratulations to Mark & Camille! Your board games are on the way.
Ashes to Asses (submitted by Mark)
In Loo of Flowers (submitted by Camille)
