Family Reunion

Family reunion

Family reunion.

Who knew it would be so hard to get four people together? And when we are together we rarely remember to take photos, let alone a photo.

 

The three of us

 

That boy of ours

Sacha leaves for Chicago. Where he will be doing an internship with Debi Lilly. Literally thirty seconds before he left the house. I yelled, "Oh no! Wait, wait, wait! We gotta take a photo! I want a photo of the four of us!"

 

Boy must smile

 

Boy must smile. But he was anxious. He was late.

 

Loves of my life

 

We coaxed him.

 

Begging him to smile

And begged him, five minutes, please.

 

 

Sitting on the canape

My family groaned as if I had yelled, "Let me paint you purple and shave your heads." 

 

My Guys

 

I plunked my camera in my niece's (Juliette) hands, "Can you take some photos of us?" She had no time to ask, "How do I work this camera?"

 

 

The two of us

 

I jumped next to French Husband, then motioned Chelsea and Sacha to sit next to us.

 

 

Grump

 

Juliette asked, "Why do the photos look blurry?" Sacha moaned, "Mom, I am late, I am gonna…" I cut him off, by answering Juliette, "Don't worry if they are blurry, just click." Chelsea added, "My mom's view finder is set to her poor eye sight." She got up to reset it. I waved my hand for her to get back on the canape. Sacha grumbled. I wanted to pinch him to sit still. 

 

Does he ever take a bad photo

Does he ever take a bad photo?

 

The four of us

Rare shot.

Juliette took our photo.

Then she went to hand the camera back to me. 

But I begged her for a few more.

 

Family reunion at Easter

 

The four of us. Thank you Juliette.

 



Comments

49 responses to “Family Reunion”

  1. Beautiful!

  2. Anjanette

    Beautiful! Sweet Perfect … Good Luck Sasha~ Enjoy Chi Town!

  3. WONDERFUL photos! Chicago is a great city – hope he enjoys every bit of it.

  4. so glad you asked sacha to return.. the photographs are precious. thanks you for the back story about sacha being late.. it explains his tiredness.
    particularly love the last 2 photographs of the family… you look especially beautiful and no…”french husband” never takes a bad picture… i agree w/ you..

  5. Kathleen

    Fabulous photos,lovely family,very natural!

  6. Massilianana

    I like that ! You all make a very nice handsome cool and elegant family. And it is so important that the person who is always behind the camera also appears in the pictures.
    Sacha is one lucky guy to travel to the States again !
    You’ll soon plan to go visit him, won’t you ?! 😉

  7. LauraInSeattle

    Beautiful! Glad Juliette was there to click away!

  8. Wonderful . . . the four of you . . . WHY is it so impossible . . . your treasure, Easter, 2013.

  9. Great shots so well
    Done I live the story explaining the process tell
    Your niece bravo! You all look fabu!
    Tell Sacha he is welcomed to stay with us!!
    Big bisous to all
    Of you !

  10. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    Delightful to hear the story behind the photo — and to see all the “outtakes” of Sacha being stressed. Actually it’s amazing you got a great one (and other good shots of 3 and 2 of you.)
    My favorite, in addition to the grand finale of the foursome, is the photo just above “let me paint you purple” where FH has a loving grip surrounding both offspring.
    These shots are treasures.

  11. I love the photos as well as the story behind them. They put a smile on my face!

  12. A family in motion and what a beautiful family you are.
    I pray for a great flight to my sweet hometown of Chicago. I will be there soon myself. I cannot wait!!

  13. Wonderful! 🙂 How long will Sacha be in Chicago?
    Juliette did an excellent job; you have some good ones.

  14. Dawn Fleming

    Beautiful photos. Not sure how long your son will be in Chicago. If he ever has free time and would like someone to take him out to dinner or for a drink my husband and I would enjoy doing so.

  15. Beautiful photos, Corey!

  16. Thanks for sharing photos of your good-looking family!

  17. These photos are BEAUTIFUL! I am so glad that you insisted, Corey! Good for you! Shots such as these, portraits really, are beyond precious and of value to have for always.
    My favorites are the ones in which you and Chelsea are looking at Sasha (and considering his future) and the duo of your lovely self and your handsome hunk of a husband.

  18. Laurie Hodson

    Oh! so much fun and so typical of family gatherings isn’t it? Corey, you have a beautiful family and I have enjoyed all the photos and stories over the years. Glad to hear that Mr. Expresso is still in the picture as well. Haven’t heard much about him and have been wondering. Thanks for the update. Have a terrific spring.

  19. Wonderful family photo’s.
    Did I mention that one of our city’s university just happens to be…..WSU…Wichita State University!! THe Shockers!! Have you heard of them?????????????????

  20. Love the photo shoot and everyone.
    You are all so beautiful!
    It goes the same way at my house, usually someone is making a silly face.

  21. Love the photos – off the cuff, feeling thankful to have remembered photos always seem to be so special – not only do you have the photos but you remember exactly where & when the photo was taken. Good luck to S in Chicago!

  22. these photos are just BEAUTIFUL!-none of you take a bad picture-love them-thanks for sharing!

  23. Beautiful family, and beautiful pictures!
    French Husband I see is growing back la barbe…
    And the red lipstick, it is so very French! I admire women who can wear bright red lipstick and feel comfortable in their skins; it is one of my (admittedly strange) life goals. (A very nice shade too… might I inquire which one?)
    Sascha is on the cusp of his future, and raring to take flight — literally, and figuratively.

  24. The photos will be a family treasure for years to come. I am so glad Sacha,took the time for them! They are wonderful! Xxoo Jody

  25. Oh my, he will love Chicago.. He must go to Navy Pier when it’s warmer. And, oh I love Chicago. LOL. Wish him luck! Your photos are what families are about. And the happy just shows right through! xo marlis

  26. Beautiful family, beautiful photos. Frank always says that when it’s time to say goodbye and leave my mother always says its time to take a picture. And we usually do take pictures for the next 10 minutes.
    We love to go to Chicago and we do go there frequently. We are only 3 hours away should Sacha ever need anything. Anything! Chicago is wonderful, he should have a great time. Becky

  27. Beautiful photos of a lovely family. Good luck in Chi-town Sacha!!! Check out a Cubs or White Sox game while you’re there.

  28. It is always hard to get my family together also, seems like the younger generation don’t realize yet, how important it is to get together
    great picture so glad you got them

  29. Lovely photos and treasured memories!

  30. Charland

    What a beautiful family – and treasured moments!

  31. Purrrrrrrfect!!!
    But oh how I wish someone had made you stand up, and allow a pic to be taken, of your clothes. The tiny bit you show, is so nice, and intriguing.
    “Auntie”

  32. Ohhhhhh, did Sasha make the plane???????????????
    “Auntie”

  33. We mothers are all alike. My kids and grands run the other way when they see me with my camera.
    Beautiful family! I know Sacha will love Chicago. My daughter went to law school there and didn’t want to leave.

  34. Such a lovely family! So glad you took the time to get those shots. Sorry Sacha but it was worth it!

  35. Make sure to send him a framed copy in Chicago – he will be so glad for it (though he may never say so) to have his family with him so far from home.

  36. Patricia Moran

    Beautiful. I hope Sacha enjoys Chicago. I caught the irony that Sacha will be in Chicago while my son, Skylar, who lives in Chicago, is studying for four months in Paris. It’s a reminder of how small the world really is. How long will he be here?
    Patricia

  37. I always get the camera then forget to take pictures! These are a “keeper”. Pictures the most enduring keepsake!
    A big hug to everyone + Juliette(who took Great Photos.
    xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

  38. GOOD JOB NIECE!Corey,will love these photos for years to come.Now, did the internship come a blog viewer???Or did I miss that post!CONGRATULATIONS!!All, so exciting!That child of yours is always on the go!LOVE IT!

  39. Kathie B

    Oooh, Chicago! Guess we know where you’ll be visiting in the next few months.

  40. Lieselotte

    A very rare and precious moment, I guess. Beautiful children, bear trapper French husband and elegant looking French wife. Let´s hope Sacha´ll be back safe and sound. What will you be doing meanwhile ?

  41. Nice.

  42. Great pictures of the four of you! You are missed!

  43. Martha chabinsky

    Just lovely!! I too love photos of the whole family together…it happens too rarely
    Love

  44. Kathie B

    Sacha needs to keep a journal of his experiences, so he can write a tell-all roman à clef afterwards ;-))) Will he be an assistant to a wedding planner, coping with all those Bridezillas (and Momzillas)? Oooh, imagine the dish!

  45. Kathie B

    Hmmm, maybe a bride or two will even make a play for Sacha, ya think?

  46. Brenda L. from TN.

    OHHH! You all look wonderful! So happy you got such great pictures.
    What will Sacha be doing in Chicago? If I’m supposed to know please forgive me, but I don’t.

  47. Patti Lloyd

    priceless

  48. suetinker@mac.com

    Corey,if Sascha needs anything while in Chicago, he can call me. I live nearby and work in the city. Hope he enjoys his time here.

  49. J’adorrrrrre these photos of you all ….together … You look all perfect like a perfect family ( that you are )

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