siblings {march}


Over the years I know that my children's relationship will change.
I like to think that they'll feel like a team,
part of really special unit of their own.
I actually love the fact
that that team won't be something I'll be a part of,
or even necessarily get to witness,
but something which is theirs to share.

Right now they co-exist a lot of the time
(simply sharing a space and doing their own thing),
absolutely delight in one another some of the time
(giggling together while sharing little moments all their own),
and irritate each other very occasionally too
(getting in each others' way and not knowing when to give the other some space).
I guess those three situations will be the format for their whole lives.

But I also hope that that in amongst the co-existing, the fun and the irritation,
that they will also be true friends.
That they will support one another,
challenge one another,
and look out for one another.
Because that's the gift I hope we've given them
in giving them each other to grow up with.


 


The Siblings family portrait project
is all about capturing and sharing those beautiful moments
that can only be shared by brothers and sisters.
And I've absolutely loved seeing so much love in the photos
and seeing how special and unique that bond is in each family.

This month, the cohost I'm sending you to visit is Chloe,
who blogs at Sorry About The Mess.
She'll be sharing photos of Arlo and Rory,
a very cute pair of brothers
who have the cheekiest little smiles
and wear some very cool and colourful clothes.
Be sure to go and check her out.

dear beautiful

63 comments

  1. These are beautiful. I especially like the 1st one, so cute! x

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    1. Thanks lovely. He's always so keen to give her kisses and cuddles. Such a sweetie. x

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  2. Ahhh I love the way she is looking at him in the 2nd photo like he is the funniest thing in the whole world. So cute! x

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    1. I know! That's why I chose the photo even though you can't really see his face. I just think her face says so much about their relationship. x

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  3. So sweet! What great moments captured here. You can tell she thinks the world of him in her eyes. Stunning relationship. There is nothing better than having siblings.

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    1. Thank-you. She really does think he's the best thing ever; real hero worship! And I agree, siblings are such a gift. x

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  4. They are so cute together. You can tell they love being together. x

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    1. They really do. They wind each other up too, but mostly they think the world of each other. x

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  5. Just beautiful Lucy. Their relationship always reminds me of my girls! Your little man always seems so in love and so protective of his sister :) x

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    1. Thanks lovely. He is so protective, and so patient with her too; it's adorable to watch. x

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  6. Beautiful photos as always! xx

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  7. Oh Lucy these photos are just so precious and oh that kiss, they are so adorable together. You can tell how close they are.

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    1. Thanks, they are getting closer all the time, especially now she's big enough to play and interact more. x

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  8. The kissing picture is SOOOOOO cute!! x

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  9. Heart warming! Love this post and so true about siblings. I am an only child but have a (almost 4) year old daughter and 10 month old son - To see their relationship blossom is simply amazing and I watch them daily how they interact and it just amaze me. They have something that is unexplainable! I love it! :)

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    1. It really is unexplainable, but such a lovely thing to watch. And it must be doubly fascinating for you as you didn't have siblings of your own. x

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  10. I just let out an actual big "AW!" then ! So lovely Lucy x

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    1. I might of "awww"ed from behind the camera. They are a right pair of cuties. x

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  11. That smile, how precious, just perfect pictures x

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  12. Such lovely photos you can really tell how much BG looks up to her big brother in these pics! So sweet! Lovely setting too. x

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    1. She really does think he's amazing, and I'm so glad I managed to capture that part of their relationship in a photo. x

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  13. I love that top shot of them kissing! It's wonderful to see sibling's relationships flourish.

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  14. Gorgeous! The happiness is so very tangible. It looks like contagious giggles are becoming a part of life. x

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    1. They really are so sweet and happy together; it makes me so proud of them both. x

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  15. That little shared kiss is just beautiful. Gorgeous pics. I have the same dreams too for my two and their future relationship.

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    1. Thank-you. I guess we all dream when we have a second baby that we are giving them a special gift of a friend for life. I really hope they'll always be there for each other. x

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  16. Oh these are just gorgeous photos - such happy smiles and the top one just makes me say aww!

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    1. Thanks lovely. We were having the loveliest day, and they are were so adorable together. x

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  17. Beautiful moment captured Lucy. I really relate to what you've written, it's a true joy to witness the bond between your children, isn't it. I love that they have eachother x

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    1. Total and complete joy! I just love everything about seeing them together, and knowing they have each other to always have their back. x

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  18. They are so beautiful. I love innocent photos like that. :) x

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  19. Such beautiful photos. :) And a beautiful post.

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  20. your photos are lovely as always , mine are not what I planned due to illness oh well :)

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    1. Oh thank-you! And don't be silly, life gets in the way of plans sometimes, but it's family and making memories that matters. x

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  21. I adore these photos. That little kiss is just beautiful. It's nice to think that our children will have each other to look out for as they grow older. It makes me feel less worried about the world knowing that they are a two.

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    1. Thats so true, the world is less scary when you have a team. And it's nice to know that having a sibling means you always have a team. x

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  22. Beautiful photos! That first one is absolutely adorable :) They are perfect x

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    1. Thank-you. There's always a big element of luck when I'm trying to get photos of the kids, but I'm pleased that I captured such a cute moment. x

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  23. They are so adorable together, the first photo just melts the heart!

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    1. Thanks. It melts my heart too. Sometimes they are just too cute! x

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  24. Beautiful photos and a lovely sentiment. I think that is what any parent of more than one child wants, for them to love one another and be lifelong friends.

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    1. Yes, I think ultimately that's what we all want for our little siblings; that they are there for each other. x

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  25. awww the kissing one is so cute! im sure your kids are never naughty they always look like such little angels together! lol

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  26. Lovely so so lovely
    I love how the blue is so vivid too - BG looks extra cheeky in the bottom one xx

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  27. Such a lovely post :) x

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  28. The pictures are so beautiful! Only just discovered your linky and am excited to link up for the first time x

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  29. Gorgeous, there is no love like that of siblings; rivals, enemies, friends, companions, partners in come to come for many a year.
    Our eldest has just written her first sibling book funnily enough :)
    Hayley x

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  30. They are adorable.

    I think the greatest gift we can give our kids is a sibling. :) I can't imagine not having my brothers!

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  31. Aaaah I LOVE the top pic! What an amazing moment to capture :) X

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  32. awwwww look at him giving his little sister a kiss - that is just adorable!! x

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