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a beautiful reminder

We recently had a opportunity to have our family photos taken professionally. And, of course, I jumped at the chance.

I shared a few of these on a post at No Hands But Ours, but there are a few more. And since this is where I *attempt* do the memory-keeping for this family o’ mine, I wanted to share them here most of all.

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I didn’t have super high expectations. After all, no one got new clothes or had their hairs did. Only a few of our outfits even really coordinated. And one of us was missing her nap. But I just figured we’d go out there and have fun.

And, other than missing my biggest boy, I think they’re kinda wonderful. Especially because I am completely crazy about the people in them.

Just look at Clementine’s face in this one, y’all. She’s trying to pound it with the photographer.

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And, oh-my-heart, that smile.

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And these smiles – all eight of them.

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We had our last family pictures taken almost a year ago, just a few months after Clementine came home.

And a whole lot has happened since.

When we had those taken, we didn’t even know about Clementine’s undiagnosed special need.

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So now, to have pictures like these after the year we’ve had, well… they’re just good for my heart.

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So much represented in these faces.

So much that the Lord has done and continues to do.

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So very thankful for these beautiful, and much-needed reminders of His goodness, sovereignty and faithfulness.

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Thank you, Liz, for capturing our family in a way that gives this mama a big reason to smile.

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11.15.15 · Asher, big o' family, Clementine, Dalton, Isabelle, Jude, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Victoria, Vivienne

I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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