There’s not much to say here. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. I’m so very grateful that we live close to my parents and my siblings. (Definitely a Finer Thing!) I’m grateful that my kids are making memories with their grandparents and their cousins. Seven babies in 5 1/2 years. Fun, fun, fun!
And now, for the annual can-we-all-please-look-at-the-camera-at-the-same-time-(you too, grandpa!) and-smile-real-big-please-for-the-Christmas-card-please-hey-no-kissing-right-now-please-turn-around-the-camera’s-over-here-please Christmas card tackle with grandma and grandpa.
Whatever. 
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Very adorable! Goodness you have your hands full!!!
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What a cute picture! Definitely a job, getting all those faces to look at you!!
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LOL
I used to be a portrait photographer, and seeing that group kind of gave me a chill — it reminded me why I thought taking group pictures was such a pain.
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I was just working on ordering Christmas cards tonight. It looks like you had a lot of fun.
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What a beautiful crew! I think all the pics are great!!!!
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Oh that’s too cute. We’ll be tackling that real soon.
Blessings,
Kim
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Very cute!!
It takes us two days to drive to where our oldest daughter lives with her husband and two babies. That’s too far away! I’m glad you all live close by. Definitely a finer thing.
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What beautiful pictures! Grandparents are such a blessing, definately a “Finer Thing”! Have a blessed day!
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What a fun post this was to read. I have many pictures like that also. I live close to all my family also. It is great.
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How darling!
I’d say you’ve captured a miracle there!
Happy TT
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Your mom & dad couldn’t look happier!!
What a bunch!!
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what great priorities you have!!! Very blessed!
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LOL! Oh man you sure had that description right! I thought *I* had it rough with just the four kids and my DH and I! You get props girl for even TRYING! Let alone getting some super cute pics! LOL
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Too cute, those pictures turned out PERFECT!
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good try! Nice commentary too!
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PRICELESS!!!
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There are so many of you!! That is quite a tackle:-)
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wow! those are priceless! I have 4 kids and from 2 kids on i’ve had a hard time getting everyone to look! lol but those are beautiful and memories for sure!
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lol I completely understand! I have a 12yo and 3yo BBG triplets and trying to get a decent picture is a challenge to say the least! I enjoyed the pictures, thanks for sharing.
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Great pictures!
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These pics are so great! Everytime I look at your oldest now, I notice how much she looks like YOU!! Isn’t that awesome!
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Aw- those pics are fabulous! Makes me a tad weepy since my family is half-way across the country.
I just LOVE to see cousins together like that with their grandparents!
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