The One That Finally Worked

Every year we go to the Outer Banks, and every year I have the same dream: one decent family photo. Just one. Not too much to ask, right?

The One That Finally Worked

Well, after six years of photos featuring at least one child mid-meltdown, someone’s eyes closed, or Theo literally eating sand, we finally got it. The holy grail. A family photo where everyone is looking at the camera, smiling, and not covered in sunscreen handprints. Marcus said I looked “really pretty” about seventeen times, which is his way of saying I look hot and he’s proud. I’ll take it.

The outtake that might be better than the actual photo

This is what happened approximately two seconds after the “perfect” shot. Sophie started giggling, Theo made dinosaur noises, and honestly? This one might be my favorite. Sometimes the outtakes tell the real story.

Only took us 47 attempts, three different strangers with cameras, and one minor breakdown (mine, obviously). But hey - we’re hanging this one in the living room. Finally.