MOPS moms from around the world were recently encouraged to send in their favorite family pictures for the MOPS International 2005 Photo Contest. After receiving almost 1,000 photos, the MOPS staff in Denver, Colorado voted on the top finalists. Below are the results of this year's contest. Click on photos for larger view.

1st Place Winners:

Mom & Child
Cade's First Days at Home
Pictured are Shannon and Cade DeWolf of Plano, TX. Shannon attends MOPS at First Baptist Church in Allen, TX. This photo was taken by Char DeWolf.

Child Only
Benjamin
Submitted and photographed by Kristin Blankenship of Midlothian, VA. Kristen attends MOPS at Woolridge Road Church in Midlothian. Pictured is Benjamin Blankenship.



Family Fun
Into the Sunset
Submitted and photographed by Tess Kotecki of Zeeland, MI. Tess attends MOPS at Ridge Point Community Church in Holland, MI.

Runners-Up:

Mom & Child
Love My Boys!
Submitted and photographed by Jennifer Cooksey of Litchfield Park, AZ. Pictured are Karen, Dylan, and Dalton Dobey.

Child Only
Watermelon Smile
Submitted and photographed by Donna Holloway of Saint Peters, MO. Donna attends MOPS at Assumption Church in O'Fallon, MO. Pictured is Emily Holloway.

Family Fun
Muddy Pair
Submitted and photographed by Sarah Ball of NY. Sarah attends MOPS at New Hope Baptist Church in Watertown, NY. Pictured are Rachel and Robbie Ball.