Here is another absolute gem from our 2003 family trip down to Mississippi! While our previous shot was a perfectly planned pose, this one captures the funny, candid reality of the day. Dawne is all smiles for the camera, while little Devon decided to play shy and bury his face in laughter. It is such a sweet, spontaneous snapshot of our family travel adventures in the early 2000s.
Heather Killebrew @heatherkillebrew
I really love this picture of us sitting on the car while the sun was going down. The sky was such a pretty orange color, and you can see the tall palm trees and the mountains in the back. I decided to wear my favorite denim jacket over a cute polka-dot dress, and I think it was the perfect outfit for a warm California evening. We were just hanging out and enjoying the view, and everything felt so peaceful and happy. This photo makes me remember how much fun we had just driving around and exploring new places together. It was definitely one of the best moments from our trip.
Joey Montes @jrm
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