Evolution of a Family Picture

It's hard to know where to start after this blogging hiatus! I saw a funny post on another blog that detailed the trial of taking a large family pic. So I thought I'd copy. :) Here's a glimpse of taking a picture on Christmas of my hubby's 36-member family. Did I mention that 21 of those peeps are 7th grade and younger??

A couple people heard the call to come get lined up:
A few more trickling in: each sibling's family has their own color. (We're green.)
The blues, reds, blacks & whites are in position:
After a brief clean-up of 2 spitting babies, Umm...Uncle T. you're not in the picture!
Speedy, where did you go? We can't see you behind Papa.
So...now I'm leaning over to pull Speedy up to where he can be seen.
Uncle T, open your eyes!
Not too bad! :) Mission accomplished. This picture shouldn't be outdated for 9 months, at least! (since no one is expecting right now!)
Let's celebrate--we're done!