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Bluebonnets 2008

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This was my first Smilebox slide show to make and it's only five pages long, and I couldn't figure out how to add pages to last for the entire song. Be sure to listen for the Dixie Chicks when they say "bluebonnets" on the last page of our adventure. (Tip: The last page has a tag that said Adventure 2008.) After that, enjoy the rest of the Chicks' cool tune. If you are an expert at Smilebox, or smart enough to know how to add pages, feel free to leave a comment teaching me your tricks. Thanks!
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Lonna said…
Those are great pictures. I love how great your family always looks. And you have such a great smile. That really looks like a great place that you found. I had given up on finding a good spot this year but maybe I might have to seek your little spot out and see if I can get a few pics of our family. Hmmm just thinking about the ordeal of getting the kids in and out of the car makes me think that maybe we won't be doing that.
April 09, 2008 1:08 PM
Craig said…
Wow! How beautiful! I would have loved to have snapped some pictures in that field. I also loved the old farm in the background. Those pictures really looked professional. It sure is nice that your kids don't mind all of the photography sessions that you guys have. I love it! My mom was the same way. Always thinking about that "Kodak moment." Great job on the smilebox too! I have never done one of those, but I will have to now.
April 09, 2008 1:18 PM
Unknown said…
Very cute pictures, your family is so photogenic!!
April 09, 2008 2:05 PM
Russell and Jillian said…
Gotta love those bluebonnets! We have to set up a time and go this weekend for ours. I have the perfect dress for Simone! Your pictures look great. I would give Kelly's new camera an A+, as well as A++ for your family being photogenic!
April 09, 2008 3:24 PM
Callisto said…
Oh, very cute. I didn't know about the bluebonnet thing; it looks like a fun tradition.
April 09, 2008 9:11 PM
Lynette said…
Love it! You are making me homesick for Texas. The wildflowers in spring were one of my favorite things about Texas...especially the bluebonnets. Looks like you are taking full advantage of that new camera. And you are already pros. The lighting is perfect!

{Sigh.}
April 10, 2008 9:01 AM
~ Tina said…
That is so cool!
Both the photos & scenery AND the smilebox thing... great lighting also!
my fav. photo is the one of you and Kelly together - so cute of both of you!
April 10, 2008 10:30 AM
Maryanne said…
You did it! That little video scrapbook is darling :)

Those bluebonnet fields remind me of the blueBELL fields in England. They come out in spring also, along with the Oil Seed Rape fields. They are endless fields of brilliant yellow. We have many family photos in both kinds. Ahh, I need to go back to England!!
April 10, 2008 6:12 PM
sayfuzzypickles said…
Wow, what a wonderful video slide show! Those pictures are terrific. The dixie chick song is perfect.
April 13, 2008 9:48 PM
The Roberts said…
What a great way to start my day. I love that song and I loved your smile box. Kelly, you looked absolutley beautiful in these pictures as did the entire family. I have to admit that we are not really from Texas because I just could not add another tradition to my life at the moment of taking these blue bonnet pics. I did get Jordan two years ago in them and I do love seeing all the families do it!
April 16, 2008 7:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Loooooooooove this! Oh, how I miss the bluebonnets. Glad we got pics while we were there in good 'ole Texas :) You guys look grrrrreat!
April 17, 2008 1:00 PM
Conni said…
Super great pic's. Loving the new camera I see. I had to comment on this one because we saw you guys out on the side of the road that evening. I'm not sure any of those pictures made the slideshow, but it was fun seeing you anyway. Don't you love Smilebox?
April 27, 2008 11:38 PM
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