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Anniversaries, Photos, and Surprises

October 6, 2015 By Shann 73 Comments

Hello! Thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday to read about Henry. If you missed his story, you can click HERE.

Also, thank you to everyone who wished me and my husband a Happy Anniversary. We had a really fun night, and a really good weekend.

On Saturday, my husband and the kids went to the gym in the morning, while I tried to catch up on things around the house. Then, the twins went down for a nap, and I went and took a Ballet class. I got home, took a quick shower, and then we were off to dinner with my parents to celebrate both of our anniversaries. It was a delicious dinner, and the restaurant even brought us each a dessert with a candle in it to celebrate.

After dinner, my husband and I went to our friends’ going away party. One of my good friends is moving to California, and the other is moving to Minnesota. We had drinks, sat by this crazy fire table outside, and did some dancing back inside. We were actually out until Midnight, which is super late for us old folks.

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Even though we were out late, we all got up and went to the gym in the morning. The boys did some crafts in the child care, my husband lifted weights, and I did some Zumba. I’m starting to get the hang of it, but I’m sure I still look pretty silly.

We got home, ate lunch, and then the babies went down for their nap. My husband had to work, so me and my oldest hung out. He was watching a marathon of Bob Ross, the painter, on PBS, then decided on a movie. I started and finished my book club book, We Were Liars. If you haven’t read/heard of it, it was a really fast read. It was very intense, and pretty creepy. I also stayed off the computer/Facebook most of the day, so it was a nice break….although I missed doing Sneak Peek Sunday! So, you’ll be surprised every day this week.

Speaking of surprises, remember when I told you How to get a Great Family Photo? Well, I’ve got a few preview shots for you today. Now, the quality isn’t as great as it should be because my computer is acting up. I couldn’t download the pics myself, but had to have my husband shrink and Email them to me. So, the real pictures are awesome quality…but I just couldn’t wait any longer to show you a few.

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My good friend, Laura Lee, took these photos, and she did such a terrific job. If you are interested in getting your family pictures taken, I can’t recommend her highly enough. Just leave me a comment, and I will put you in touch with her!

I didn’t include my favorite portrait because we are using it as our March of Dimes Ambassador Family Photo. I wanted to leave that as a surprise for now, but here are a few of my other favorites…

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Laura also got some really cute ones of my oldest, so I probably include those in a First Born Friday post.

I do have something exciting lined up for tomorrow, but as with the theme of the day it will be a……you guessed it….surprise!

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Filed Under: Anniversary, Photography Tagged With: family photo, family portraits, first born friday, going away party, going out to dinner, gym, moving away party, night out, restaurant, surprises, Twins, zumba

Comments

  1. Nichole says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:34 am

    Gorgeous gorgeous pictures! You have such a beautiful family!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much Nicole!

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Your photos are great! Happy belated anniversary!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. My Urban Family says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Those photos are adorable! I especially love the first one with all five of you πŸ™‚ Glad to hear you had a good weekend and celebration!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Angela @ Setting My Intention says

    October 6, 2015 at 9:42 am

    So cute! I love outdoor family photos.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. serenemomblog says

    October 6, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I’m so glad you had a happy anniversary. Your family photos are beautiful too. Can’t wait to see what the surprise is tomorrow πŸ˜‰

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Oh, I think you will like it πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. byecomparison says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Those are adorable! Great location, too πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:20 am

    I am glad you had a great anniversary! The family pictures are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Sara Strand says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I absolutely have to get family photos done this year. I just do. It’s so hard to find a weekend Matt can get off and my photographer friend is free. But we haven’t had one done in like three years and of course, now we have Penelope so it’s only fitting we get one done!

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Yes! This was actually our first, but definitely won’t be our last πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  9. Shannon says

    October 6, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Such great family pictures! You are one good looking family! Sounds like you guys had a great weekend as well.

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. classicandcrippled says

    October 6, 2015 at 11:44 am

    Such cute pictures πŸ™‚
    xx Isabel

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Mistle says

    October 6, 2015 at 11:52 am

    Love your family photos! Happy late anniversary!

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Mistle . πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. beckyginther says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Happy Anniversary! A lot of my co-workers have been recommending We Were Liars so it’s definitely on my list to read. Also your family pics are amazing – I don’t know how you’ll be able to narrow them down for a Christmas card!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you so much, Becky!

      Reply
  13. Sharon says

    October 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Beautiful pics such a good looking family. I love your blogs a part of my daily read.?

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Awe . Thank you so much Sharon. You are always such a great support πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. Shelly's Cabaret says

    October 6, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Beautiful photos, and beautiful family you have!

    You just made me realize how much I miss having a gym membership and going to Zumba. πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you . Zumba is so much fun!

      Reply
  15. ketchumkitchen says

    October 6, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Super cute family photos. You are all so adorable and I love the different settings and poses.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Krysten says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Oh my gosh what a beautiful family, I love your pictures. They’re very natural and really show the kind of family you are.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you so much .

      Reply
  17. Kyleigh Wegener says

    October 6, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Your family is so cute! Great pictures.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Branson says

    October 6, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Your photos turned out lovely! What a precious family you have! πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Brooke @ Silver Lining says

    October 6, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Cute family photos! That red barn is a perfect backdrop.

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    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Yes, our photographer picked the perfect spot πŸ™‚

      Reply
  20. Jessica says

    October 6, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    These are so cute! I love the barnyard background! Happy belated anniversary!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Madelaine says

    October 6, 2015 at 4:56 pm

    Beautiful family! Love the coordinating blue outfits against the red barn!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Thank you! Our photographer gets all the credit for both .

      Reply
  22. Dana Peller (@Pellerini) says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I love your family photos! You can tell by the pictures that you are having a good time πŸ™‚ Happy Anniversary too!!!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you Dana!

      Reply
  23. Terri's Thoughts says

    October 6, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    What a gorgeous family, i love the big red barn

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 6, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. cramos13 says

    October 6, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Looks and sounds like you had a great time! You’re got a beautiful fam Shann! Thanks for sharing your pics with us! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us tomorrow πŸ™‚

    Cori

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    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Thanks Cori!

      Reply
  25. Jules Ruud says

    October 6, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Those photos are so stinking cute. I’m in Minnesota by the way. It’s funny to me that anybody would move here, hahaha! Happy Belated anniversary. Again, love the photos!

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    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you! And she’s moving for her husband’s job πŸ™‚

      Reply
  26. Amanda says

    October 7, 2015 at 4:09 am

    Adorable family photos. I just can’t do Zumba. I DEFINITELY look ridiculous and I prefer traditional cardio or yoga or, even better, pilates to Zumba. πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      I do like Yoga too, but never have really been a fan of Pilates, even though I’m a ballet dancer. Not sure why. I never thought I’d like Zumba, but now I’m hooked πŸ™‚

      Reply
  27. Lexi says

    October 7, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Aw! Your family photos are so cute! I love using a red barn as a back drop! It’s so pretty!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Becki S says

    October 7, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I love them!! The blue is great with the red in the background and I love that one where the kiddos are all piled on you. Great surprise!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Thank you so much! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  29. KayNicole says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:02 am

    Lovely family πŸ™‚

    Reply
  30. Almost Sexy Mommy (@almostsexymommy) says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:46 am

    You have such a beautiful family, and happy belated anniversary!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you dear Trish! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  31. Christine Cox says

    October 7, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    So glad you had a nice time out with your family and friends. Midnight is CRAZY late for us too. We were at a wedding last weekend and the party was still going at 10 pm and I was like man, I’d already be in bed if we were at home πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Totally! I can’t believe we made it out so late.

      Reply
  32. Clairelaire says

    October 7, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    These are just precious!

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  33. Anamika Ojha says

    October 7, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Hi Shann, your family shoot was amazing…I loved the pictures of your twins and the elder one…God bless them & btw Happy b’lated Anniversary… πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  34. Melissa says

    October 7, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    These are great photos! Happy anniversary! πŸ™‚

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    • Shann says

      October 7, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  35. Rachel (@thedigger0) says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:58 pm

    Happy anniversary. I am impressed by your dedication to the gym and a ballet class. You really do get a lot out of your days and nights. And lucky you had a dance to work off that beautiful dessert. Wonderful family shots – thanks for the share.

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    • Shann says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Exactly πŸ™‚ Thank you!

      Reply
  36. stellachiu says

    October 8, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Hi, Shann
    Glad to know you had an awesome anniversary day with parents, family, and friends. Like the photo a lot. They were very good shots particular the ones in front of the red house.
    -stella Chiu

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    • Shann says

      October 8, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  37. CourtneyLynne says

    October 8, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    Awwww loving the photos!!! Hope your anniversary was fabulous:)

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    • Shann says

      October 9, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you! It was!

      Reply
  38. caitlincheevers says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Your family photos are gorgeous! And congrats on the anniversary!
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply

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