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Neighbors

“I am not certain how or why this picture took place since I was the youngest  (being held by the ninja). However, I have been told that the ninja was in fact our neighbor. What I question is why my sisters and I were such willing participants.”

(submitted by Helen)

The Giving Tree

“This is a picture of me and my husband on our big day. We had a really bad wedding photographer.”

(submitted by Gail)

Fly Girl

“I always had the worst luck with school pictures. The one year I managed to keep my eyes open a fly photo bombed me. Figures.”

(submitted by Erin)

The Queen Of Dew

“When I was a senior in high school, I was obsessed with Mountain Dew. I would have like six a day, any size. There was never a time one was not in my hand. So for my senior photos, I thought it was going to be a great idea to make a throne of Mountain Dew to sit on. I went out the morning of my photos and bought six 24-packs to build my throne. It took me a few weeks to get through all of it. It’s hilarious now because I don’t drink Mountain Dew anymore.”

(submitted by Shelbi)

Busted

“My mom, bless her soul, absolutely loved her dustbuster and thought all of us should have one for Christmas. We all posed with her and her trusty old one.”

(submitted by Peter)

Summer Job

“Circa 1997 when my brother got a job as a clown. I’ve always been terrified of clowns and I suppose this is why.”

(submitted by Abby)

Peace & Joy

“We were trying to get a family photo including our two friendly chocolate labs.”

“(submitted by Kate)

Man Down

“This photo was taken on a trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. My daughter is posing with all smiles, and my son is tipping his kayak over after a big wave hit him! I’d say perfect timing on my part.”

(submitted by Lianne)

Middle Man

“1985 or 1986. From left to right, Mom, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, and me on Grandma’s lap.”