They are elusive sometimes, but I guess it depends on your definition of perfect. I remember my own family photo my mother attempted to get done in 1985. All eight of us moving in one direction was no easy feat. As we were "calmly" (typed with sarcasm) backing out of the driveway, my father ran over someone's bike that had been left out. My father proceeded to screech to a halt, pick up the smashed bike, and throw it in the backyard. Needless to say....photo evidence indicates not one person was smiling that year. It has been the source of much laughter in my family as we review the events. It is now is one of my favorite family photos because of all the funny memories attached. Perhaps I will scan it and post it some day.
I have a favorite here.....and it's not the "perfect" one. Dad at the end of his rope, one child screaming, one child looking at the cat, and Mom smiling calmly through it all. Perfectly priceless.
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This is definitely my version of the perfect family memory made....which will be the source of much laughter for years to come. At least it has been in my family.
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