Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Family Portraits Fall 2010

When I first saw these portraits I thought, "Who is that woman posing with my husband and kids?! She is much too exhausted and...well, saggy. Oh, wait. That's me."

Well, my friends, I've earned those sags and bags, and I wanted this photo shoot to be brutally honest in capturing this phase of our life's journey. I don't ever want to forget the craziness of right now. I may not love the wear and tear that shows so apparently on our faces, but I'm sure that someday I'll be grateful for these captured fleeting moments.

Don't blink....












































14 comments:

Kaylee Mariah said...

Jaci your family is so georgous!!! these pictures are great.. and im thinkin all your kids are gonna be heartbreakers when they get older!

The Griffin Crew said...

Jaci you beautiful thing you look simply amazing. You have the cutest kids. Those are wonderful family pictures I love that u captured the moment!

Suzanne said...

What fun pictures! Sags and bags--I don't see them. You guys haven't changed since you lived in Boise (?5 years ago)

The Spradlin Family said...

I'm just gonna come right out and say it...SAGS AND BAGS???? Are you blind???? You look beautiful, and there's no possible way you've had 4 kids looking the way you do-seriously!!!!

Ok, now I can continue. Anyway, these are probably my favorite family picture ever. I love the one of stetson stretching and you can see his little belly. I love the one of Avery after she's been in the water and her sleeves and pants are all wet. I love the one where you're holding up Lexi and she's smiling as big as she can. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your silly faced family portrait. It's my favorite.

Now I must say one more thing. You know I love all your kids the same, right? But that little Gage...holy crap!! He is the cutest ever!! His little closeup picture...melts my heart!!! I want to steal him.

Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas!! Know that we love you, think of you all the time, miss you terribly, and we're praying for you every day!!! Hug and kiss everyone for us!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!

Kara Benson said...

These pics are so cute! Did you cut all of your hair off recently?

Sharie said...

Don't know what bags and sags you are talking about! These pictures are ADORABLE! Miss you guys :)

steph said...

These are GORGEOUS! Your family is so incredibly good looking. And you are beautiful. You can say what you want, but I'm the one looking at your pictures.

Cassondra said...

LOVE these!! Such great pictures of all of you! You look fantastic and your sweet kiddos are cute as ever! You're a very photogenic family! I bet Jamie loved shooting you guys!

Stephanie said...

Dear Jaci,
Your comments made me cry. I'm looking at these photos of your beautiful children and I can't help but see how happy they are. They know they are loved and cared for by such wonderful parents.

That woman you are talking about in the pictures is absolutely stunning to me. She looks as if she may not have what she wants in herself, but she looks like she's giving her family everything-EVERYTHING. I'm envious of her. I love her smile and her grace. I love how focused she can be on her family and I someday aspire to be that wonderful of a woman. I believe in her. Don't you go tainting that image for me.

[That said ♥ ya! Beautiful family you've got there!]

Kamilla Bell said...

The first thought that popped into my head was WOW. What a beatiful family! You should be so proud. And I didn't see any bags or sags. You look GREAT!

Scarlet Davis said...

Yummy, yummy, yummy. Every one of them!

Anonymous said...

Your Family is so beautiful!! Love the pictures.

Unknown said...

Here I am In Louisville,KY looking at our blog, because I miss my family. I am the luckiest man in the world. That georgous woman and those beautiful kids are my eternity. Jaci and I recently celebrated our 10th anniversary every day I look at her I still can't believe she's mine she's amazing and I love her 3&4.

Kyle, Kira, and Daniel said...

Hey Jaci! Family looks amazing! And so do you! Where did you have your pictures done?