Bob, if your wife is going to be along why not have her just hold a big reflector. I know you have the flashes for it but if you don't want to spend forever setting them up and taking them down, especially if your going to change locations often, give that a thought too. I know they make rather large reflectors and it sounds as though the family isn't really that large. Just a thought. I have used a reflector for a couple family outings and have had good luck with them. I have used this one http://www.adorama.com/FPPR52SW.html and this one http://www.adorama.com/FPPR5142.html with good luck. Just saying...