Oh the joy and stress of getting family pictures taken! It's definitely a lot less troublesome than it used to be when the kids were little, but still, it's an event that I have to prepare for, especially with all the outfits.
We managed to squeeze in one evening after our New Zealand trip, after Alex came back from Florida (from hanging out with the boys) and before Katya left for BYU.
And here we are--May of 2024. Alex-18, Katya 20, Mark 15. Robert and Lyana-ageless.
Aw...we had so much goofy time getting these shots-hahahaha.
Melissa, the photographer, tried really hard to make us feel like we are in the middle of the engagement photo shoot.
Did you say to act cute? Oh, ok...
"Look at her with much adoration"-hahaha.
"Try to run away and pull him behind you"--easier said than done with high heels!
Katya, wins the most photogenic awardl!
Katya is one strong young woman, with a lot of power to make this world a better place.
She has so much love to give and is a great listener.
Alex--fresh out of being a freshman at BYU, in his transitional era, between college and mission.
Not serious all the time though. Still life of the party!
This young man is so hardworking and service oriented!
Model material right here.
Mark, the kid who keeps us guessing. Will he do his chores on time? Will he talk to us on the drive to tennis? Will he eat all the Hi-chews in one sitting? How many tennis shoes can you own at one time?
This young man is a treasure--so hardworking and smart. He is funny too!
Half of the time we are trying to figure out what he is thinking which makes him even more interesting.
I love our family.
The boys are back. It's all about the hair apparently nowadays.
Two brothers! Our handsome Alex and Mark.
Wait a second.... is this Robert? He is just getting better looking with each year!
All professional and fun loving at the same time! He can pull your tooth out with no problem and then crack a stellar dad joke (not a tooth) a moment later!
I mean... it's impossible not to love this guy!
Well, hello, Ukrainian mail order bride (that's me...I am the one writing, so I can say that-hahaha)!
I must admit Melissa must have added some magic or something because I am actually okay with these pictures of me. They look real.
For our blog's eyes only-hahaha.
And beautiful pictures with mama.
And a fun picture with tato.
And our gorgeous kids! Stay close to each other forever and ever!
Yay! We survived another family photo shoot! Huge thanks to Melissa, our friend, who helped us capture our family in this moment in time.
Next time we'll probably take pictures once Alex is off his mission in the summer of 2026!
Lyana.
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