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Power of Families

Ideas and Inspiration for Purposeful Parenting

Strike a Pose…

by on Posted in: Family Activities and Traditions, Fun

photo courtesy of Saydi Shumway

Here’s my family on top of Cadillac mountain on a family vacation last spring.

You’re probably asking yourselves what in the world we are doing…well, glad you asked. These are our new poses. We’ve each picked a pose that we’re going to strike whenever we take a family picture in front of anything. I know, it’s a bit hokey, but won’t it be awesome to have an album full of pictures of us doing these silly things amidst all kinds of crazy adventures? Sure, I’m picturing that this album will be documenting our trips to the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the Eiffel Tower, some beautiful beach in Fiji. In reality we’ll probably be striking these poses at a Costco in Detroit or in front of the Missoula, Montana Chuck E Cheese. And, if we’re really being realistic here, I’ll probably never have an album. But, it’s still a funny little tradition that we’re going to stick with (plus, it’s the only way I’ve found to cheerfully have Jeff pose for a family picture).

Here’s a close-up of each person’s pose:

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(Emmaline’s still working on exactly what her pose will be.)

Yep, this pose thing may be a bit silly–but it sure makes everyone happier about taking photos and it will hopefully be a fun thing to continue over the years. Sometimes it takes some serious silly and fun to get to some serious family culture building.

QUESTION: Does anyone else have a fun way to get your family to pose for pictures?

CHALLENGE: Give us your best tips!

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