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January 16, 2012 by: Shell

Memories Captured: Family

Wow, does life get busy.

My head can start to spin with everything that I have to do. Everything I need to do. Everything I want to do.

I can get easily distracted as I feel pulled in a million different directions. Lose my focus, lose patience, lose sight of what is most important.

But, in a moment, I am reminded of what really matters.

What the center of my world is.

What will always be my most important focus.

And that is this:

memories captured

 

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Comments

  1. tracy@sellabitmum says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:13 am

    PERFECT. LOVE +1 xoxoxo

  2. Oka says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:26 am

    great picture, great focus in the mist of chaos

  3. Karin @Mommy's Paradise says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:34 am

    Absolutely and this should never change, even though so many other things are going through our head. You said it so well.

  4. Galit Breen says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Oh my, Shell- this? Is perfect!

    The fonts and the smiles and the colors, yes.

    But the message? Fabulous {necessary} reminder!

    Love!

  5. Meg @ Adventures as a Small Town Mom says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:51 am

    What a great looking family!

  6. Angie says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:53 am

    Such a great family picture! Fun family times like that don’t happen often enough!

  7. Vinobaby says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Lovely. What a good-looking family! Looks like you all had a wonderful day.

  8. Barbara says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Such a beautiful family! I love the picture

  9. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Perfect. Just right. Family does come first.

    Thank you for linking up, Shell!

  10. Evonne says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I love this picture!

    Doesn’t it seem that everything we need to do happens all at the same time? What a great reminder that our families always come first.

  11. liz says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:41 am

    Aww, what a great photo of you and all your boys. Both young and older. πŸ™‚

  12. secret mom thoughts says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Nice family shot.

  13. Mary says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Great pic! Hope the party was fun!

    • Shell says

      January 16, 2012 at 10:12 am

      My son said it was his best birthday ever and he’s going to remember this day forever. Totally melted my heart.

  14. Melissa @ Completely Eclipsed says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:45 am

    That’s one fine looking family. It looks like it’s your lot in life to be surrounded by good looking men πŸ˜‰

    • Shell says

      January 16, 2012 at 10:13 am

      That makes me a lucky woman. πŸ™‚

  15. Jessica says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Love this. Perfect.

  16. JDaniel4's Mom says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:54 am

    I love this picture! It was perfect for this project!

  17. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:02 am

    You said it! What a great picture πŸ™‚

  18. Julie says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Love the photo!

  19. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I keep saying I’m going to do this with my pictures and I keep forgetting!

  20. By Word of Mouth Musings says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Priorities, if we keep them straight, the rest will fall into place!
    Beautiful Shell!
    (now please share how you created that – i love it!)

    • Shell says

      January 16, 2012 at 10:13 am

      Took the pic with instagram and then added the words with picnik. πŸ™‚

      • By Word of Mouth Musings says

        January 16, 2012 at 2:49 pm

        picnik – thats the one that i could not remember!
        thank you xxx

  21. Adrienne says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I love it! Family first. Perfect picture!

  22. Christine @ Quasi Agitato says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:49 am

    sweet, sweet picture. and a great message.

  23. Natalie says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Awww love this pic!

  24. AG says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Yes, no matter how busy we get, we need to make a conscious effort and put in the quality time with our family. At the end of our life, I know we won’t be saying that I wish I had worked more, it will always be I wish I spent more time with my family more. Here is to making more memories with our loved ones!

  25. Andrea @ The Penny-Roach's says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Love the picture Shell, it’s beautiful! And the words are perfect πŸ™‚

  26. Jessica says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Love this! And, maybe it’s the season but I feel the exact same way. Overwhelmed. Pulled in so many directions. It’s tough, but I think centering on what matters most, or family, definitely helps.

  27. Kerri says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Stopping in from SITS! Love this post…my hubby and son are everything to me as well!

  28. Tayarra says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:48 am

    So happy the party was a success and you had such a great weekend! I loved reading your son’s words about his party! What a great feeling. This is perfect and such a strong reminder.

  29. Kristen says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Hardly any words used but they were wonderful and brought a tear to my eye. Glad you all had such a wonderful day! xo!

  30. Rachel says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:14 am

    I saw that pic on Instagram and LOVED it!!! Family is the best!

  31. Kir says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:25 am

    now that is one beautiful family…and 5 happy smiles.. <3 it and you girlfriend. WOW.

  32. Kim says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    You guys are so cute. I have seen hubs before and the boys before, but this might be the first time I have seen all five of you together.

    • Shell says

      January 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      It’s very rare that there even is a shot of all of us together. I think last Easter is the last time we even tried!

  33. Cindi says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Amen!

  34. Cindi says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Amen!

  35. Carolyn says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Great family photo AND quote.
    One day, we’ll get a family shot where everyone is looking in the right direction and smiling – sigh.

    • Shell says

      January 16, 2012 at 1:49 pm

      I had to settle for everyone just being in the pic!

  36. Tonya says

    January 16, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Yes!!

    Always!!

    Love. πŸ™‚

  37. MiMi says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    What a beautiful picture, friend!

  38. momof12 says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Your family is so awesome! Such good-looking boys. Hope you spend this happy day with them.
    Sandy

  39. angela says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    It’s a perfect message and a perfect picture. (You are ALL just gorgeous!)

  40. Teresa (Embracing the Spectrum) says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    beautiful

  41. Jessie Powell says

    January 16, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    I love the toothless age! That gaptoothed grin on the far left is my favorite of all!

  42. Charlotte says

    January 16, 2012 at 3:06 pm

    OMG, Shell… you have SUCH a beautiful family! I know what you mean… sometimes it’s easy to lose focus. But the main thing is that take note, don’t get too hard on yourself about it, and remember again what is truly important. Which is obviously what you do.

    XOXO

  43. Julia says

    January 16, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Such a great picture and so true, family is all that matters.

  44. Emmy says

    January 16, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    You are so right- family is what it is all about

  45. Angie @ The Little Mumma says

    January 16, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Look at you guys! Just gorgeous.

    I fully anticipated being the only ‘princess’ in this family, too, but instead, I am carrying a little pink bundle. Whatever will become of me when it’s time to change her diaper?

    The message? Perfection. Right there in that one gorgeous photo is everything you need to know, right? Love that.

    • Shell says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:23 pm

      Ha! I don’t think I’d have a clue what to do with a girl at this point!

  46. Missy | Literal Mom says

    January 16, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Wow – that’s some pretty awesome editing on that pic! Love it – the pic, the message and the editing.

  47. Maija @ Maija's Mommy Moments says

    January 16, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    LOVE! Everything about the words, the picture, the message.

  48. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    January 16, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Absolutely positively! That’s something you will NEVER regret!

  49. Coffee Lovin' Mom says

    January 16, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    anytime is a great time for a family photo – I must remind myself of this! Your family is so cute!

  50. julie gardner says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Y.E.S.

    Times infinity.

    Family first. Always.

  51. Tammi says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Love it….. Family First!!!

  52. Lourie says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Amen! Family is it. Plain and simple. Great pic.

  53. imperfectmomma says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Love this pic of you guys!! πŸ™‚ Such a beautiful family

  54. My Inner Chick says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    —Yes!
    I agree.
    Family is EVERTHING.
    Your fam is beautiful. xx

  55. Elena says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Such an awesome shot. Yes, family is everything.

  56. Helene says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Oh I love this!!!! What a beautiful pic!!!!

  57. Sweaty says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Beautiful! And I so agree with you πŸ™‚

  58. SassyModernMom says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Oh this is so true. (and such a great reminder for me today as I feel pulled in toooo many directions)

  59. Kristen says

    January 16, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    LOVE the photo! Awesome captions. xoxo. I love “My Boys” – it really does make me swoon.

  60. Tiffany says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    LOVE the photo! You captured the the essence with your words and the photo.

  61. Jackie says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    What a perfect picture! You’re boys are adorable too!

  62. Jayme says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    LOVE! Yes family always does come first! No matter what! This is such a great picture of your family.

  63. Greta @gfunkified says

    January 16, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Beautiful picture! Your son in red is a spitting image of you!

  64. JamieAnne says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Beautiful picture of your amazing family.

    I <3 it!!!

  65. Tracie says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Beautiful.

  66. Elaine says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:13 am

    Such a great reminder AND beautiful family!!! πŸ™‚

  67. Jill @ Mommy Inconsistent says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:08 am

    A lovely family picture and I love what you’ve done with the text.

  68. Maureen | Tatter Scoops says

    January 17, 2012 at 6:04 am

    Beautiful family and you can see the bond, the love and yes family comes first πŸ˜€

  69. Natalie @MamaTrack says

    January 17, 2012 at 8:05 am

    What a great pictures! And reminder about what really matters. Thanks for sharing this!

  70. Andrea says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:56 am

    That picture is beautiful, Shell! Your family is so adorable. πŸ˜‰ Love this and love the reminder.

  71. Making It Work Mom says

    January 17, 2012 at 10:22 am

    So true and sometimes easy to forget when the day to day stuff threatens to swallow us.

  72. Katie E says

    January 17, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    That’s a great focus, isn’t it?

  73. John says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    It’s easy to forget, with you being all pretty & stuff, that Mr. Shell isn’t exactly dogmeat. :-p

    You have a truly, truly beautiful family.

    • Shell says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you!

      Yeah, the hubs is pretty darn cute. All my female students swooned over him back when he and I first met. I just rolled my eyes at all of them. But, he still won me over.

  74. Megan - Best of Fates says

    January 17, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Aw. How sweet. Also, where was that photo taken?! A gymnasium? An amusement park? A plastic basement?

    Inquiring readers want to know.

    • Shell says

      January 22, 2012 at 9:25 pm

      I so wish this was my basement.

      My had my son’s birthday party at a gymnastics place and that was where we took it.

      • Megan (Best of Fates) says

        January 22, 2012 at 11:13 pm

        You’re only a large renovation away from living the dream!

  75. Not a Perfect Mom says

    January 17, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    perfectly said

  76. Kimberly at Rubber Chicken Madness says

    January 17, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Getting the focus just right is essential for a great photo or a great life. Looks like you’ve got both! Love the way you varied the font to create emphasis!

  77. Robin | Farewell, Stranger says

    January 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Love that. Great approach to this.

  78. Mel says

    January 18, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    And what a beautiful family you have!

  79. Stasha says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    What a wonderful moment captured. I always admire your writing Shell.

  80. Runnermom-jen says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I love this Shell. It is so easy to get wrapped up in everything else. Thanks for the reminder, and great picture of your family πŸ™‚

  81. Maggie S. says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    That’s right.

  82. christina says

    January 20, 2012 at 9:37 am

    love this. fantastic reminder and great photo of you guys.

  83. Krystyn says

    January 24, 2012 at 11:15 am

    That’s one GOOD looking family! And, a great shot, too.

Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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