Wednesday, September 15, 2010

awkward family photos

dear emily,

i'm probably going to get in trouble with someone, but desperate times
call for desperate measures.  whenever i really need to be cheered up,
 i suspect others might, too.  here are  some of my favorite photos from
"awkward family photos."

"will you marry me, alice?"



"only if we can have our bridal party photo in our favorite tree."




"or if we can use your mom's awesome draperies."




"and if you go to billy ray's barber."





love,
lea

"God has brought me laughter, and everyone who 
hears about this will laugh with me."
genesis 21:6

38 comments:

Cheri Bunch said...

I was in need of a laugh today too, Lea! Thank you! Even my son laughed at the photos. He is 19. Enjoyed the fun! Hugs!

Rebecca Nelson said...

I'm laughing out loud...

I crack myself when I do that!

Thanks for sharing, Lea!

xo~Rebecca

Single and Sane said...

The drapery-dresses have me humming the theme to "Gone with the Wind".

And the Billy Ray picture? Creepiest wedding picture. Ever.

Thanks for the laugh!

Margaret

Anonymous said...

Oh my, how funny!

Joan Elizabeth said...

Oh look at the drapery dresses. There is a photo a me and my sisters as a wedding looking a lot like that. Wedding photos are perfect for a laugh.

Vee said...

That site is one of my guilty pleasures. Love the one of the drapes and dresses!

highheeledlife said...

Thanks for the smile my friend... XO HHL

Jo said...

Oh, that's hysterical...! Thanks for the chuckle. :-)

Farm Girl said...

That is one of my kids favorite sites, I am always afraid they are going to get our our old photo albums and put some on there. What is up with the gals wearing dresses the same as the drapes? Having a little Scarlett O'Hara moment? I am glad you are feeling a bit better. I am still praying. How about some fried chicken?

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

HA! Draperies are over the top! :)

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Tooooooooo fun!!! Like the little men under the mushrooms on my post...we need to laugh!!! Thanks for starting me day with laughter...you have such a gift of bring a smile on my face!!!

Anonymous said...

I've got a few family photos like this, but I'd be in sooooo much trouble if I shared them. :) The drapery dresses are so fun!!!

Have a great day, Lea!

Anne Lyken-Garner said...

The great big pictures at the end are so cheesy, they're cute. I enjoyed the floral ones too.

myletterstoemily said...

as usual, i wasn't clear enough.
these are photos from the site
"awkward family photos."

they are not actually MY family
photos! :)

Jodie | Velour said...

I love that site! Good, good laughs to be found in that treasure chest. Thanks for reminding me about it - b/c I had somehow forgotten all about it.

Anonymous said...

Ohh! I get it...I think! At first I thought those were your family pics! Ha! :)

Anonymous said...

Lea...it says that the blog does not exist...then it asks if I want to register under that name...

Anonymous said...

GOt it!

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BittersweetPunkin said...

I love that site..although I haven't been there in a while...too funny!!

~Robin

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

Lea:
I love Cynthia Clawson, but couldn't find the song you mentioned on you tube, and I can't pull up H's site. So I'm 0 for 2..
:(

Kate said...

i am laughing. thanks lea :)

The Strawberry Mallard said...

Lookin' fer trouble, are ya dearie????
ROTFL!!!!!!! You made my week hon!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Lea my sweet, thank you for reading my article in Belle Inspiration! HOW EXCITING! My week in teaching has left me fatigued, weary, full of tears that I have not even had a chance to read my copy of the magazine. BUT....this weekend is MINE! AND, God is gracious. I hope to write a skillfully written account of His mercy on me yesterday as I spent the early morning preparing for my students, in tears. I called out to Him, and He came....do come back and share my joy as I witnessed just a wee miracle, but one nonetheless.

GREAT FAMILY PHOTOS!!! That tree, where is that??

Bises, Anita

TeriGigi/Girl Meets Paris said...

Thanks for the smiles!!!!! Reminds me of course when Scarlet pulled those drapes down at Tara... and the skit Carol Burnet did where she wore then drapery rod across her shoulders along with the drapes... GOOD TIMES!

I Love Pretty Little Things said...

I Love those pictures! Sooo Funny!

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Okay...had to come back and make sure you didn't put my wedding photo up here with the rest....LOL!!!!!
Have an awesome weekend!!!
My new photo is from our 30th anniversary photo shoot our daughter did of us...it was so much fun

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Oh comment...I haven't heard Cynthia Clawson in years!!!!!!! I loved her...I own tons of her album...is she still putting things out? I see you commented on her at Sonja's blog! I would never miss her concerts when she came anywhere close...now I am really showing my age!

Silver Strands said...

Hi Lea ... you make me smile. and laugh. and smile some more.
Have a great weekend!

oxoxox
Denalee

Rosie said...

Oh Lea...
I am laughing at the "drapery dress"...but, hey if your done enjoying them on your windows...?
...Really cute....smile on Rosie

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

LOL! If they saw my wedding and all the men that wore plaid suits to it I'd end up on this web site ...lol!! I actually like the tree pose ... there has to be a story behind it!

More Than Words said...

LOL...those are hilarious!!!!

Jenny said...

You are a gem! Thanks for the chuckle.

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

I LOVED that............. the drapery dresses remind me of drapes my mom had in the living room when I was a kind in the early '60s!

Now I'm reminded of Scarlett's green velvet drapery dress.... and the take on it with Carol Burnett. Did you ever see that clip? I bet it's on youtube.

Still LOL.........

Elizabeth Mahlou said...

These are great.

Unknown said...

I'll have to go and visit this site. These are so funny.

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

haha! Those were great! haha..had to laugh at Single and Sane's comment about "Gone with the wind"! Love that you shared these with us! I will have to check out that site!

Blessings & Aloha!
can't remember if I am coming and going! Has it been a bit since I stopped by??? Oh dear! Just in case...I just wanted to let you know that I finally made it to my 100th post and have a few little giveaways on it too. Hope you get a chance to take a peek.

Susannah said...

I enjoyed this post. A hoot. Thanks for sharing your awkward family photos!!!! (Loved the captions, especially.)

Blessings, e-Mom @ Susannah's {Kitchen}