8 grandchildren

This is "just a snapshot" ...a quick, impromptu photo taken at my dear mother-in-law's 80th birthday celebration last month, with all 8 of her granchildren in one place. They range in age from 4 to 28! Saturday is the official big day, and I post with the warmest wishes to Shirl for a spectacular birthday.

This is a wonderful reminder to me to keep snapping. While I love great portraits under the best of circumstances, sometimes there is remarkable beauty in letting them all pile on the couch for a quick and memorable "snap."