The Ripleys.

Some fun was had with all these hams.

I enjoy an easy crowd. 😆

The girls live and breathe dance. I asked Lucille to go stand with Eleanor and without prompting, she just started spinning.  It was quite adorable to see them do their thing.

I wish I could remember what caused Pat to look up at Lou that way! So sweet!

Lucille has entirely too much energy 110% of the time. It’s impossible for her to stop giggling. 😍

I found out via a pic from Aunt Molly that Patrick actually has ringlets!!!! BRO, boys pay for perms and you have it naturally and brush it out?! What.the.heck?!  I demand to see those curls!!

Last year, in 6th grade, Michael drew this picture for them as a placeholder for their ‘portrait session’ Pat was receiving for her 70th bday. They brought it along and I found it downright hysterical and insisted they pose exactly how he drew them. 🤣 You’re the best, Michael.😍

Michael wanted to be clear that the images were supposed to be taken last fall (it was too cold that day and we pushed to spring) and that it couldn’t be matched perfectly because he drew the family in winter clothes and hats!

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I have no idea what those weirdos were doing when I turned around to find this. I snapped it so you can forever remember the strange teenage boys you once had. But let’s be real, likelihood of them being strange adults is pretty high.🤣 I’m here for it.

The best.

I didn’t even notice til captioning that you each have a blonde and a brunette! Ironically I paired them up to match.

Congrats on 49 years, guys! I just found out that it was your actual anniversary a couple days before shooting! 🎉

Look at these great photos! Love these! Also, a very Happy Birthday today, Pat! Sorry this was last years bday gift, a full year late! 😬

I’m glad all you goofs are in my life! And do you know that JUST now, while looking over my shoulder, nori said, ‘Wait? Why did you take Eleanor’s and Michael’s pictures together? Oh my god, stop. Eleanor Ripley. Michael Ripley. Holy cow, why didn’t I know they were cousins til this second?” She facepalmed before I could. 🤣 Happy Birthday and Anniversary!!! Heart, Melanie