Daddy is loving
* riding the roller coasters at Disneyland.
* seeing the beautiful girl meet Rapunzel.
* seeing the beautiful boy meet Mickey.
* going on the EuroTunnel.
* time alone with the kids while Mummy was away at Center Parcs.
Mummy is loving
* sharing the Disney magic with her family.
* a sunny day in a beach hut.
* watching the children's faces watching the fireworks and Disney Dreams.
* James Bay's Chaos and the Calm, such a beautiful album.
* all wearing Mickey Mouse t-shirts like the cool family we are.
The beautiful boy is loving
* ALL of the rides.
* eating at Cafe Mickey.
* fireworks.
* going to the seaside.
* meeting Mickey Mouse.
The beautiful girl is loving
* going to Disneyland.
* meeting Rapunzel, Mickey and Minnie.
* riding Mad Hatter's Tea Cups.
* singing all the time... and making the words up if she doesn't know them.
* eating popcorn from a tub.
Yes, so I am sort of predictable with the family portraits this month, but I don't care. Holidays are those kind of moments when most families (the ones who don't get obsessive compulsive about getting monthly family photos) would normally remember to get a snap together. Holidays are about those big moment and special memories, the kind of thing that makes you really want to get the camera out and capture it all.
They aren't technically perfect; the Mickey ones were taken by a kind cast member in Walt Disney Studios so I had to just trust he'd get them focused up okay, and the castle ones were taken on a timer using the buggy as a tripod which made it impossible to get us four and the full height of the castle in. But do you know what? I love them. Of all the Me and Mine photos we have taken over the last few years I know that these are without a shadow of a doubt our happiest ones, full of magic and memories. And that is everything!
This month I am sending you to visit the lovely Fritha and her husband Tom and son Wilf over at Tigerlilly Quinn. They are sure to have adorable family photo portraits to share... because they always do. Her blog is one of my favourites, with a real mix of family, fashion, home and lots of gorgeous photos with lovely pops of colour, so do have a look around while you're there.
Don't forget that by linking up a Me and Mine photo with us you are automatically in with a chance of winning a collage photo cushion with PhotoBox. So if the joy of having a new family photo wasn't incentive enough, there is a possible prize in it for you too.
Oh my it all looks so magical
ReplyDeleteLovely photos love the one where your boy is touching mickeys head so sweet.
It really was magical. And he kept touching Mickey, it was like he couldn't really believe he was there. x
DeleteOh what beautiful photos and what a magical holiday for you all - looks like you had a wonderful time. Love that second photo of the four of you with Mickey :-)
ReplyDeleteAww thank-you. It really was a magical holiday, and meeting Mickey was definitely a highlight for everybody. x
DeleteHOORAY for Disney magic!!! I am bookmarking all your posts to send to my Mum and sister so we can pick up some tips. I LOVE that you are in Disney clothes too, totally giving your children the most incredible experience, and look at their little faces! I remember going as a child and can't wait to share that with the boys. Lovely photos xxxx
ReplyDeleteI think you kind of have to embrace the whole thing, and wearing Disney clothes is part of it. Even Rich got involved and brought himself a t-shirt while we were there, you just can't really help yourself but get swept up in it. You guys are going to have so much fun! x
DeleteOh AMAZING disney family captures!!!! I love your black and white mickey shirt that is AWESOME hunny. You all are such a beautiful family. Love these so much. I bet they hold so many amazing memories and beautiful adventures. You can look back at what an amazing trip you all had as a family. So magical just the way it should be!!!! Thanks for hosting my lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe couldn't really have anything BUT Disney Me and Mine snaps really... and I think these will always be some of my favourites. x
DeleteSurely having a Disney castle behind your family pictures make them the BEST EVER!!!!!!! Love them x
ReplyDeleteWell that is certainly very true. Would have loved to have my tripod so I could have framed it up better, but couldn't face carrying it around the parks all day, and I figured that it doesn't matter in the scheme of things, but our memories do! x
DeleteYou can't really beat Disney Me and Mine family shots!! x
ReplyDeleteWell I would definitely agree with that. x
DeleteI love these photos - as you say they're bursting at the seams with happiness! And yes matching Mickey shirts is definitely the way to go. It really must have been a wonderful holiday for all four of you :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that shows, because we really were bursting with happiness. x
DeleteWhat beautiful, happy photos! I love all of your Mickey clothing, so sweet, and it looks like you had an amazing time x
ReplyDeleteWe decided to fully embrace it and go all out on the Mickey clothes. They are all that the kids want to wear now we are home. x
Deleteomg how amazing are these photos! This is such an wonderful thing to do with your family, I've never been but I remember the longing as a child and even watching disney movies with Wilf the magic is still there. I'd love to take W sometime and thanks for your lovely words! xx
ReplyDeleteThats exactly it I think, the films get woven into our childhoods, and it makes it impossible not to get swept away in the magic when you are surrounded by it. We had such an amazing time, even more amazing than I'd expected. x
DeleteThese photos are just gorgeous, I love the one with BB is touching Mickey's ears. Also, we will absolutely be wearing matching Mickey tshirts when we take the kids...it just has to be done!
ReplyDeleteOh good... you definitely have more fun if you are wearing the clothes!!! The characters get really excited if they see you're "wearing them" which the kids loved. x
DeleteThese photos are just magical, I LOVE anything Disney but never ever visited. Your posts are making me really want to go, my twin girls would just love it there. Those memories are worth more than anything and those photos just sum it up.
ReplyDeleteOh if you love it then you should really think about saving those pennies to go. It's really like a dream. x
DeleteIt looks like you all had an amazing holiday! It's such a magical place!
ReplyDeleteOh we did, it was magic from start to finish. x
DeleteWhat gorgeous photos! I love that you are all wearing Mickey Mouse attire, thats definitely the way to do it! I am desperate to take my son, I think I've nearly managed to convince my other half ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting lovely
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Thank-you. We decided to just embrace it, and practically everyone there is wearing something Disney-ish, so you just blend right in. x
DeleteGorgeous photos. It's such a magical place. We loved Cafe Mickey! X
ReplyDeleteThe little guy would have eaten every single meal in Cafe Mickey if he could have. He absolutely adored it. x
DeleteThese are so cute..I hope to take M to Disneyland one day. #meandmine x
ReplyDeleteOh you should, it really is so amazing and magical for kids (and their parents too!!) x
DeleteReally happy photos capturing truly magical moments - they are fantastic! Glad you all had such a wonderful time away xx
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely our happiest ever Me and Mine snaps I think. And they make me so happy to look at them too, such memories! x
DeleteSuch beautiful pictures! It sounds like you all had a magical time x
ReplyDeleteOh thank-you. We really did. x
DeleteThese are so lovely! I love the one with the honourary member of the Roberts family- Mickey himself! I bet you will treasure them forever! xx
ReplyDeleteEvery one likes to welcome an honorary member to the family once in a while.. and he's a good one to have. x
DeleteAw gorgeous shots and looks like you're having an amazing time! X
ReplyDeleteThank-you, we had the most amazing time. Still so sad that it's over. x
DeleteWow, what amazing photos xx
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much. x
DeleteI love these Lucy! the one with Mickey is a framer! how cool! we want to take the kiddies next year, would be ace! xx
ReplyDeleteI am painfully bad at getting photos on my walls, but I really think I might have to get a Disney one in a frame soon. They really make me smile so much. x
DeleteLove the ones in front of the castle- they look like a postcard! Such lovely photos to add to the collection! #MeandMine
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of a postcard shot isn't it? With that castle in the background. If only I hadn't had to chop the top off.....! x
DeleteSuch gorgeous photos! Photos and memories you will treasure forever xx
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, the memories were amazing and it's fab to have these photos as a reminder. x
DeleteHoliday of a LIFETIME! What beautiful pics! Your children look sooo blissfully happy. x
ReplyDeleteIt was, it was just so amazing. And I think even when (and it will be when) we go again, it'll never quite beat the magic of that first time for the kids. x
DeleteAwwww these are lovely. I especially love the second one. What a special photo xx
ReplyDeleteThanks lovely. You've gotta love a cheesy snap with Mickey, right? It kind of HAD to be done. x
DeleteWhat fantastic family pictures - definitely ones to remember. I can't wait to go on a Disney family holiday when our boys are a bit older.
ReplyDeleteThank-you. These photos are just so packed full of fun memories, its such an amazing place to visit. x
DeleteAh it sounds and looks like you guys had the most amazing time at Disney! These pictures are gorgeous and makes me want to take the girls as soon as possible. Lucy, you take the loveliest pictures xxx
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks my lovely. I really don't these are my best work, but definitely some of my favourite photos regardless. It was so fantastic from start to finish... the best holiday. x
DeleteLove the Mickey Mouse t-shirts you are sporting! I want to go back to Disneyland! xo
ReplyDeleteHehehe. Any excuse to act a bit like a kid. I have quite the little collection of Mickey tops it has to be said. x
DeleteGorgeous photos and beautiful blue skies!
ReplyDeleteThank-you, we were super lucky with the weather. x
DeleteLooks like you guys are having such a great time at Disney! Magical Memories!
ReplyDeleteWe did. It was completely magical from start to finish. x
DeleteGorgeous and such magical photos lucy, I cannot wait to take mine to Disneyland in a few years. Love the one of BB stroking Mickey's ear! x
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing Lisa, so great experiencing all the magic with my own kiddos. x
DeleteWhat a dream come true! Your photographs look like you had such an amazing time and the smiles on your little ones faces confirm that x
ReplyDeleteIt really was... I'm already itching to go again. x
DeleteLove love love! We're off to Disneyland Paris next month and after seeing this post we're even more excited! x
ReplyDeleteOoooh, lucky you. Have a lovely time. x
DeleteAh, these are all such lovely, natural photos. I can't wait to take my children to Disney one day xx
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun, and I think that shows in the photos. No forced smiles needed at Disney! x
DeleteOh! Just look at their little faces! Gorgeous photos... You've captured some precious moments there, and I think the cast member did pretty well on the focussing!! Coming home must have been hard!
ReplyDeleteEvery single moment felt like a precious one I wanted to capture. We were horribly depressed about coming home, and already dreaming about going back. x
DeleteOh what amazing pictures!! We are huge fans of disney and this is our dream holiday!!!
ReplyDelete(Sorry I added the wrong link originally - I have no idea how to delete it!)
I'm soooooo sorry I am so late with my comment this month. I had to post my link and run and I haven't stopped the last couple of week - also now fighting off chicken pox in the house that is in danger of ruining our Disney holiday when I REALLY need a holiday so I can take a break.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos and I'm so glad you had a fantastic time at Disney… you can't beat it! xx
There is nothing better that photos at Disney, you post away. I'm glad you loved your time there, I always worry about Disneyland Paris because I have been spoilt by Florida and I went for my 30th when 33 weeks pregnant. Not the best thing do to. It hasn't stopped me booking for next year though x
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