the behind the scenes photo of family cards

Lilly Pulitzer Dress / Mom’s Navy Lilly Pulitzer Cover-Up + Monogrammed Jack Rogers / Mitch’s Vineyard Vines Polo / Emma’s Rick Rack Cover-Up (Newer) / Lucy’s Onesie (Thank you, Mrs. Behounek!) / Kim’s Dress (We also love this one!)

I don’t know if you remember this post from last year, but we’ve decided to make the summer OC trip a family tradition–and we’ve promised my mom that we’ll always take the family Christmas card photo then, too. ;)

We used to tease her about how much she’d bring it up, but she’s totally right: it’s next to impossible to get everyone in the same place at the same time for the photo unless it’s Thanksgiving… and who wants to take the photo then?! Come on. WAY too much going on. Plus it gets dark at like 3 p.m., making things extra difficult.

But Ocean City in August? Well, that’s simply perfect. Last year, we went with white tops/dresses and khakis, and this year, we went with navy. Bold, I know. 😂 Next year, though, we’re really gettin’ crazy and going gingham. WHAT?!

Anyway, I thought I’d share some of my favorites–along with some of the cute #fails–from our attempt to get Mom her 2019 Christmas card photo. What do you think?! Mom, we love you!

Btw: Forgot the tripod so Dad fashioned one out of a trashcan and a step stool. Way to go, Dad!

a dog licks his nose
the whole family smiles for Christmas cards
The whole family on the beach
a baby and a dad
the family smile for family Christmas card photos
preparing for photos
the family for family Christmas card photos
the family smile on the beach
the family smile for family Christmas card photos
The babies and the mommy and daddy on the beachy
the couple smile for family Christmas card photos
mom and dad on the beach
the two girls and a grown man
Mark and the babies
the family smile for family Christmas card photos
smiles on the beach
relatives love the babies on the beach
grandpa!
beach family Christmas card photos
grandparents smile for family Christmas card photos
grandparents and babies for Christmas
so much love with relatives on the beach as they smile for family Christmas card photos
grandma holds babies for christmas
moms smile for family Christmas card photos

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Lilly Pulitzer Dress / Mom’s Navy Lilly Pulitzer Cover-Up + Monogrammed Jack Rogers / Mitch’s Vineyard Vines Polo / Emma’s Rick Rack Cover-Up (Newer) / Lucy’s Onesie (Thank you, Mrs. Behounek!) / Kim’s Dress (We also love this one!)