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Family Photos

We didn't have a professional photographer this year, but many cameras were flashing as my extended family gathered between Christmas and New Years. So far, this is the only picture of our whole immediate family that I have from Christmas 2009. I didn't have one taken on my cell phone since so many other GOOD cameras were out there. I'm hearing, however, that one of the cards containing the photographs broke...so I'm currently calling in all other possibilities. Meanwhile, I'm thankful for this one of our immediate family - three married children and our eight grandchildren.

Hurrah! Our son just sent THIS picture which is of the whole Zimmerman side of the family except for my brother and his children and grandchildren. (That would be 11 of them.)

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AndreaJanuary 9, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Awesome..this is a great picture of your beautiful family. Look at all those precious babies.
Blessings and hugs,
andrea
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Kathleen January 9, 2010 at 8:35 AM
The thought that came to mind as I scanned this beautiful photo was: bouquet! What a beautiful collection of loved ones.

Blessings,
Kathleen
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Donna's Book NookJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:42 PM
This is a great picture of your family! Obviously, the dress code was planned; the kids are too cute. You are blessed.
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BernieJanuary 9, 2010 at 1:08 PM
This is a wonderful picture.....I so love to see the pictures of my blogger friend's families and enjoy how they share their hearts, it's just amazing to me.....:-) Hugs
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SueJanuary 9, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Beautiful family you have Rebecca, I can't seem to get all of mine together for a family photo as they all live in different states.
On reading your last two post, thanking the Lord with you for the successful procedure. God is so gracious!

Also One of my goals this year is to read the Bible through. I missed it last year, but had success the year before, and It was such a great experience for me.
Blessings ,
Sue
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DeeJanuary 9, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Great pictures...It is nice to have all your blessings in one photo.
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RebeccaJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Donna - re. "dress code"....I try to pick up sweaters or shirts to match for our annual picture taking :) It gets harder to keep up with sizes, etc. and more expensive, too! No sweaters this year - just shirts, etc.
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JackieJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:47 PM
You don't need a professional when you have great photos like these. They are lovely...as is your family.
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Sniffles and SmilesJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Wow!!! Simply fantastic!!! And what a beautiful family you have!!!! So many handsome and beautiful individuals...all contributing to the whole picture!!! And you all look so happy, and there seems to be so much love!!! These truly warm my heart!!! Love you! Janine XO
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AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:55 PM
What a wonderful looking family you have dear friend!

Blessings,

maria
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EileenJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Beautiful!
I love the idea of a professional photographer. I'm going to think about that next year!

And I like how you all dress alike! Sweet!
Beautiful post, beautiful picture, beautiful family!

Love to you,
Eileen
P.S. 'Love the Dorothy Sayers quote on your sidebar!
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DianaJanuary 10, 2010 at 6:38 PM
You have a very beautiful family Rebecca! I can see how truly blessed that you are!
Love Di
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BrendaJanuary 12, 2010 at 10:25 PM
It is amazing how difficult it is to get a family picture. You did a good job coordinating all of the clothes--even that is sometimes a challenge. You do have a lovely family. I am sorry that your face is hidden in Zimmerman family photo.
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