Wow, I am surprised at the amount of 8x8 fans here. Not sure why, lol. I guess I assumed 12x12 was the majority. My albums are all over the place - that's what I am working on this year, getting organized. So far so good
I think I'll stick with 12x12. I love the big scrapbooks. And honestly, when my 2 oldest look at our regular photo albums, it's nice that they are so large because they can both see at the same time. I can't see them sharing an 8x8, with 12x12 it's like there is room for them to each have their own side instead of both holding it lol. I believe I will be doing 8x8 for my own personal album this year though. All the great layouts with so much journaling and personal reference in the gallery has inspired me to do more for - and about - ME. 8x8 would be great for that, no need for a bulky album of ME haha.
Oh - and we have those Ikea Expedit shelves, they hold 12x12 albums perfectly!