Five Reasons Why Family Pictures in Maui Was Difficult // Maui

There are many reasons why taking our family picture in Hawaii was quite…. challenging. But, let's do a quick five to get the ball rolling, shall we?

1. There are four Ainge girls. Trying to decide on a color took a week. If you know my sisters and me, then you will know that this is not surprising. At all. Then, trying to find outfits for all 20 million people in my family was an even more challenging battle.

2. Trying to get 9 little kids to look at the camera and smile all at the same time is hilarious.

3. Each of us wants to look good so we are telling one another what to do. It's pretty funny, actually. It probably didn't help that we had a local stranger take the big group picture. Classy. Hahaha.

4. It was hot. We were exhausted and sunburnt and wiped out and taking a picture where we needed to get ready was the least of our worries. We're in Hawaii. Nobody wears makeup.

5. We are all opinionated, crazy, loud, and ridiculous Ainge's (the in laws are just as bad, don't even try, boys…). That's all I have to say about that. (10 points for naming the movie.)

I had a nephew born yesterday and now I am an aunt of 10. So crazy. So obviously baby is in my sisters tummy in this photo. And our sweet Holland is there in spirit looking up from above. :)!
But, alas, the photos were okay. We survived. It's a good thing we are so FREAKING GOOD LOOKING, FAMILY.

What is your experience with family pictures? Do you love them or hate them? Why? 
Does your family do them often? 
Have you ever taken them on vacation? 

"Overall, We Had a Pretty Good Year."

When it comes to the department of in-laws, I got pretty lucky.

I am the first daughter in law in the family and we live about 5 minutes from Tanner's parents so it's been so fun to get closer with my in laws; and be a part of their lives. 

The Charlesworth gang is very different than the Ainge gang, but it's still awesome to see and learn the differences. 

First off, the Charlesworth gang is way more country than the city-folk, sports obsessed family that I grew up in. I loved how I grew up, but it's still interesting to learn new things: about hunting, fishing, being more outdoors. 

We thought it would be pretty funny to use that country background and dress up in our "country attire' as a joke. As you can see, we took some normal photos. 

The background of these photos are so beautiful and rustic, I couldn't even handle it.

We were jokingly coming up with phrases that relate to these photos. I think my favorite is:
"Overall, we had a pretty good year."

(hardy har har) 

Family Photo Outtakes.

Last week, I posted my beautiful family photos. I came across these awesome out takes and thought I would share with you. 

Because who doesn't love funny photos, right?