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A family portrait!

(I'm the one on the right...)

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Kris McCracken said…
It can be a struggle to get us all together in a pic!
Roddy said…
Fantastic trick of light and camera magic. You made it happen. A family portrait.
You all look good in stripes.
Sue said…
Gee, Kris...that is the first time I have seen you and Jen together. I didn't realise she was so petite (at least she is next to you...as are half the population I would think!!)
Lovely trick photography! Maybe you and the family reflected in a puddle for the next one!??
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, it is a tricky business.
Kris McCracken said…
Sue, she is a bit of a midget, isn't she? Something like 5'2" or something like that. I'd wager Henry will tower over her when he's seven or eight.
yamini said…
Wow!!!! all four of you in a picture!! That is a treat for the blog fans Kris and thanks for finally heeding to our endless requests.

You all looked lovely. Touchwood!
Kris McCracken said…
I am hoping to be able to get one of us all on Christmas Day.

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