family photo time capsule 2021

photo by Shandy Mikkelsen

photo by Shandy Mikkelsen

Every year we take a family picture in front of this wall at our church. When Eric and I snapped the first one using a point-and-shoot camera propped on the back of our Jeep (see below!), we had no intention of making this a yearly thing. We now have 11 years of photos in our collection, and it's amazing to see how our family has changed over the years.

When I look at this year's photo, here's what comes to mind:

  • Finch (6): learned to swim, went to overnight summer camp for the first time, is ready for kindergarten

  • Eric: recently biked 200 miles in one day … and loved it

  • Kelsey: long hair, do care; eagerly awaiting the Summer Olympics; happiest in a jumpsuit

  • Rooney (9): completed third grade, learned how to swim, has read 45 chapter books so far this year

See all 11 photos below!

Man, time goes fast! I highly recommend doing a family photo time capsule. Start now! It’s not too late!