OK..There's a Story Here, of course...

First, Ken and Ashley have been standing over my shoulder, all of us having a laugh as I was getting ready to post this. (Comments to follow...)

When I saw Ken and Dylan were dressed alike this morning (unplanned) I asked to take their photo. Ashton, nearing four, finds being photographed an intrusion in his life, so I was surprised when he said he wanted to be in the picture, too. I was delighted to have the group photo. Then tonight we're looking at it, and, laughing ...

"...he looks like Dylan's hippie brother..."
"...he looks like he was Photoshopped in..."
"...what happened to the hairbrush I gave him..."
and then I remembered that funny website,
http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/category/photos/the-family-portrait/

For all the joking, this will probably be a favorite family photo in years to come!

[*lynn]

wonderful guy photo! love Ashton's golden hair!

[Pam Knowler]

This made me smile! Gorgeous family portrait! I know from my attempts last week how hard it is to get everyone in the shot looking good at the same time!

[Graham Thresher]

Lovely group portrait.

[Ethel]

a lovely photo to bring a smile

[Hazel]

It's a lovely family shot against a beautiful backdrop!

[Osia Strasner]

Yes, Ashton obviously did not get the memo that it was Hawaiian shirt day, and looks rather miffed about it!! lol...

[Steve Hollingsworth]

One Happy man, Ken looks as proud as punch great family shot

[Margaret Obey]

I'm still giggling Louise, I love the family portrait. Ken looks so happy but I'm tickled by his punk hairstyle!!

[Denise Wood]

Wonderful fun! Now a family treasure :)

[Lyn Berriman]

Awesome fun portrait with plenty of GOOD memories!

[Kerri]

Beautiful family shot

[Lisa]

I love this one Louise! and I think the tie dyed t-shirt makes the shot! I think we too often take for granted the ease of 'snapping a photo'. All of these moments are so precious ... and we should treat them as such :)

[Anita Campbell]

What a cool shot of Grandpa and the boys. Frame this one!! (I just went to the "awkward family photos" site. Great. We have a few we could add to it, for sure.)

[Pyrrhula]

Thanks for sharing this lovely photo of you family so frank.
I agree with you about this pic. future.

[Gillian]

So sweet. Ashton looks so stern! Or worried. Maybe he thought you'd crop him out ;)

[Louise & Ken]

@kwiksilver haha! I think he's trying to shed the "cheesy smile"...held this look through several photos with and without the others! At "almost 4" one tries to get a sense of self...I'm still working on that one myself!

[Gillian]

@Weezilou Me too, Louise, me too! LOL!

[Constance Brinkley]

I always love a shot that turns into a good awkward photo! This is so fun! This photo will have a future in your family!

[Diana Moss]

Definitely one for the family album , Louise

[Danny Davies]

Great image / portrait Lou. fav.

[Taffy]

Great combination of subjects. Fun to see the matching shirts and the expression on Ashton's face is priceless.

[Steve]

Great family shot but I cannot help thinking that Ashton looking like he has photo bombed the shot - love that tie dye though

[Susan Klassen]

Too funny, Glad Ashton joined the picture, its a fun one with a Happy Grandpa! Pictures like this are keepers, especially with the story behind it.

[Ellen E]

cute story - love the photo. Love that Awkward Family Photos site too. :)