Time changes a lot of things. This is one good reason why families take pictures whenever they can. They want to immortalize the moment the kids are still young. They want to preserve as many memories as they can, particularly with the older members of the family.

However, some families are taking the idea a step further. They recreate old photos, hoping to make more memories they’ll treasure in the next coming years.

Here are 20 of the most creative recreated family photos.

1. 20 years apart

This pair looked like they rehearsed their poses for hours. They got almost everything right. The facial reactions were spot on, too!

2. Being brothers

Their favorite heroes didn’t change through the years. The way they treat each other stayed the same, too. It proves that the bond brothers have with each other is unbreakable.

3. Always Daddy’s son

The dad delivered his baby at home by himself. 21 years later, he reenacted the moment with his son and took the photo. It’s a touching way to celebrate one’s birthday.

4. Back to the beach

It’s amazing how the mom didn’t age a year! Plus, the way the last person transitioned was awesome, too! It was a complete transformation for him.

5. Cousins

Your cousins are your first best friends. This photo proves that. Even after several years, these girls still see each other as best friends.

6. Just before Dad’s retirement

It has been 30 years since the first photo was taken. Now that it’s the dad’s time to retire, his son felt it was necessary to recreate the photo. It’s a heartwarming gift for the father.

7. Same shirt, different time

These guys were both 29 years old when the photos were taken. It’s nice how they were able to keep the shirt the same way throughout the years. As father and son, they clearly know how to take care of valuable things.

8. Like mother, like daughter

The mom hasn’t aged since 1988. Just like her daughter, she looks stunning!

9. Celebrating with the family

Some things don’t change. For this family, it’s the way they celebrate Easter.

10. Happy faces

No one can deny the happiness and love in these photos. Even though it has been years since the first picture was taken, this mother and her kid are still beaming with joy and love for each other.

11. Uncle and nephew

After 24 years, this guy decided to recreate an old photo with his uncle. After so many years, they seem to be using the same teapot, too!

12. That tiny car

The toy car may be small but it’s packed with lots of memories. It’s so valuable for these brothers that they’re still keeping it even though it’s broken and old.

13. Same sense of humor

The time difference between these photos is 35 years. Even though all of them are big guys now, their sense of humor hasn’t changed. They still act like kids whenever they’re together.

14. A gift for mom

The man was just 3 months old when his dad was killed in a car accident. As a tribute to his dad and to make a wonderful gift for his mother, he decied to recreate an old photo with his son.

15. Father and son

Growing up, the kid has always looked up to his dad. Now that he’s a grown man and a police officer like his father, he decided to recreate their photo from 1998.

16. With Grandma

The first picture was taken on their way to pre-K. The second photo was taken at graduate school. Even though years have passed, Grandma still looks gorgeous.

17. A dance with Grandpa

Now that she’s all grown up, Grandpa’s still the winner of her heart. He’s her first dance then and now.

18. The family’s precious dog

The family’s well-loved dog had to be put down after 16 years. However, before they said their goodbye, the family decided to recreate an old photo of them. It’s a touching tribute to such a loyal dog.

19. Best of friends

Even though years have passed, these girls remain bonded. From college roommates to best friends for life, they won’t be leaving each other’s side anytime soon.

20. All the colors

The colors on their faces are brighter and more intense now. It’s probably safe to say that they’re like the bond between this mom and her daughter. The years have made them stronger and closer to each other.

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Source: Reddit