me and mine {december}


Daddy is loving
* christmas morning at home with the kids.
* seeing family at the farm in Wales.
* booking our holiday.
* riding the big wheel at Winter Wonderland.
* cupcakes from Hummingbird Bakery.

Mummy is loving
* visits to London to see all the christmas lights.
* dreaming about our holiday in the spring.
* seeing the beautiful boy in his preschool nativity.
* the good hair days she's had due to her new hairdryer and wand (thanks Mum and Dad).
* the sheer magic of christmas morning with little ones.

The beautiful boy is loving
* his new pirate ship and green stripy socks.
* singing songs from the nativity.
* watching Father Christmas fly through the sky on Christmas Eve.
* chocolate coins.
* going to the farm.

The beautiful girl is loving
* eating chocolate for breakfast (well, it is December!)
* her newly refurbished dolls house.
* watching Minnie's Winter Bow Show.
* singing and dancing to 'Shake It Off' by Taylor Swift.
* unwrapping presents.



I actually have some far more picture perfect family photos from this month which I nearly shared instead of these three. Photos in a beautiful setting with lovely winter light. But I decided that I'll share them another day instead, and round off Me and Mine for 2014 with photos taken at the real high point of our December. Christmas morning is the bit when the magic of Christmas is at it's sparkliest, and while it may be dark and dingy for photos, and we may all look a bit bed-headed and sleepy, that magic sparkle just can't be dulled for me, because these photos are so full of the memories of that morning and how special is was. From the beautiful girl clutching her new toys, to us all modelling our Christmas pjs, from the bright lights of the Christmas tree, to the kisses and cuddles... that's what Christmas is all about, and we've had a December packed full of wonderful family memories which will last us happily until we get to make more next December. 

And then of course there is always the cheesy Christmas hats in front of the tree shot...! Which by the looks of it, Rich and I were enjoying far more than the children. 


The end of December brings 2014 to a close, and it brings 2014's Me and Mine project to a close too. It's been a fantastic year for us, and yet again as I sit here looking at the family portraits we've compiled over the year, I'm reminded of how many lovely memories we've made to accompany these photos. And I'm also reminded of how glad I am that we take the time to take them each month, because they are, quite honestly, priceless to me. I hope in the years to come that we will all be glad to have a collection of photos of our family as we grew; and that it wasn't just pictures of the kids that Mummy took, but that we were so proud of our family that we loved all getting in front of the camera together. 

It isn't always easy, but it's always worth it! That really could be my Me and Mine motto. And two years ago when the idea first popped into my head I really couldn't have imagined that I would be about to embark on year number three of taking monthly family photos. But here I am, and I can't wait. I say it quite a bit, but I couldn't give up this little habit now if I tried, it's just too addictive.


It's so clear looking at these photos all together, that this year our little lady really did change from a baby into a cheeky toddler, and that somewhere along the line, our little man lost that toddler-ish look and became a little boy. And if you'll indulge me a minute longer, the really big changes reveal themselves when I compare this year's photos with last year's... my goodness is the time flying while we have all this fun.


Thank-you to each and every one of you who has linked up with Me and Mine at any point this year. It's the absolute highlight of my month clicking through the linky and seeing everyone's family photos. I hope lots of you will be back to carry on sharing your families next year too.

Do go and check out my cohosts posts too; Katie at Mummy Daddy Me, Becky at Ar Blog, Lucy at Capture By Lucy and Lauren at Real Housewife of Suffolk County (who is stepping down as a cohost next year and we are sad to see go.) They will all have lovely family photos and stories to share with you. And they all deserve a big congratulations for doing two whole years of family photos, I know that I'm really proud of us all.

Now link up those lovely Christmassy family photos... I can't wait to see them!

dear beautiful

31 comments

  1. Oh they are lovely photos and definitely capture the magic of Christmas morning! We took ours on Christmas Day too and while they may not be the most technically brilliant I love that they are from Christmas itself. It's amazing seeing the changes in the beautiful duo over the last couple of years -roll on 2015, I couldn't stop now if I tried!

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    1. Yes, there is something special about the photos being from Christmas Day itself I think... although the silly hat one was taken on Christmas Eve. x

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  2. Lucy, it has been so lovely to take part in this Linky every month... Each one of our 12 photos is so special and holds so many memories... THANK you for giving me the incentive to do it... Bring on 2015! Wishing you and yours a happy new year!xxx

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    1. Oh I'm so glad that you've enjoyed taking part and that you've been inspired to take your lovely family portraits. Thank-you so much for this lovely comment, it made me quite emotional. x

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  3. I think a Christmas photo in front of the tree on Christmas morning is almost compulsory. Unfortunately my children turn into hyper monsters on Christmas Day so when normally capturing one or two photos wouldn't be a problem, fuelled on by family we are staying with means that they just don't cooperate at all. So a idyllic Christmas morning snap just doesn't happen for us! ;)
    I feel like I haven't spoken to you much over Christmas, we need a big catch up, hope you had a lovely one with your little family and booking a holiday sounds exciting- hopefully our one will sort itself out soon. ;)
    And I can't believe we have done another year of Me and Mine, it's still my favourite blog thing I do, even though most months I HATE the hassle of getting a photo, I just love it. Here's to 2015! :)

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    1. Hahahaha, Christmas does make children hyper doesn't it? We would have stood no chance at my mum's house, but because it was a bit quieter just the four of us at home I managed to grab a quick opportunity.
      I'm so proud of us that we've done a whole TWO YEARS of Me and Mine. Like you say, it's a hassle some months but I never regret it and I love looking back at the photos. x

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  4. Thank you so much for this year. I have loved joining in and will continue to do so in 2015 to see just how much more my family changes.

    I love the picture in front of the Christmas tree as well as the others. It's so amazing that you have all family pictures to look back on. I'm so excited to have the same xxx

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    1. I'm so glad you've enjoyed taking part this year Nicola, it's been a big year for your family and its so lovely to have it documented with family photos. Well done on a whole year... and heres to next year! x

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  5. Lovely photos, they really capture the magic of Christmas. I am looking forward to making a concerted effort to join in with Me and Mine each month, it will be great to have a record of the year and the incentive to get the four of us in one shot!

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    1. It's certainly a lovely record to have, I love all our photos. I'll look forward to seeing you taking part more in 2015. x

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  6. Lovely to see all of you photos togethere! Love the One with you all in hats! Happy 2 years of Me & Mine! xxx

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    1. Thanks lovely, two years feels like quite an achievement. So proud! x

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  7. Lovely photos Lucy. What a brilliant collection you have here! Beautiful girl's cheeks in the January one, cute!!! I love this project, I look forward to doing a full year in 2015 :-)

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    1. Awww, thank you. There is something so lovely about seeing the whole collection together, it makes me so proud: of the photos and of my family. x

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  8. What beautiful photo's you have captured, I love the Christmas tree shot. I must remember to do that one next year! I look forward to joining in from January and looking back on a whole year this time next year x

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    1. Awww, thanks. I kind of think some kind of Christmas tree shot is a requirement for us, it just HAS to be done each year. Can't wait to see your offerings next year. x

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  9. Lovely photos, really capturing the magic of family moments at Christmas time and I love the Christmas hats in front of the tree one although agree that you and Rich were probably enjoying it more than your children! So many beautiful photos to look back on to see how your little ones have grown up across the two years of Me and Mine. Thank you for hosting these lovely photo projects, have enjoyed linking up with them in 2014. Wishing you all a happy new year x

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  10. It doesn't matter how dark or sleepy anyone looks christmas photos in front of the tree are the best. I love them. So sentimental too! Love your Christmas edition of me & mine. What a beautiful way to end a great year. I have enjoyed watching your two little ones grow and (even getting the amazing pleasure to meet them) they are just as beautiful inside as they are outside. Love photos. I look forward to a whole another year of it next year. Thank you for hosting such a great project and making me concentrate on getting at least one photo of all of us each month! I am always in awe of your photography too! Just amazing!

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  11. I love the sleepy morning photos, they are real treasures, you know how much I always want to take part in Me and Mine, I still am desperate for a family photo for our wall, even the renewal ones did not go to plan, so my aim for 2015 is that and to join in as much as we can.

    Great project xx

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  12. I love the ones in front of the tree they are just so precious and like you said they will always remind you of how magical those Christmas moments are just you four! It's amazing looking back on all your photos and seeing the changes. I am looking forward to taking part for a full year and looking back it is such a fantastic project and you are really inspiring us all, thank you! xx

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  13. Gosh I love all of your photos so much. And yay for holiday booking! This really is so lovely - being able to look back at all your wonderful family photos throughout the year and they are such wonderful pictures! x

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  14. Such gorgeous photos. It's so lovely to see the children changing, just a little bit each month, but when you look at them over the year, the change is incredible. Love this project and will definitely be joining in again in 2015. A very happy new year to you and your beautiful little family. x

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  15. Such lovely photos. I'm so inspired by your complete collections from each year. Hopefully next year will be the one where I complete a full 12, and make the majority of them somewhere other than inside our house! Taken at the last minute!

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  16. Love your Christmas morning photos, a great way to capture the memories. I loved looking at the past two years of photos, it gave me some ideas. I think your Christmas hat photo was great, hopefully next year we will be able to capture better memories x

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  17. I can't believe a whole year has just passed — in the blink of an eye — but look at all of the lovely photos we have as a memento! These are lovely pics Lucy. Christmas is a magical time for children and adults alike.

    I'm so happy to have joined in each month, particularly when I look at the set of photos I have now. Happy new year! X

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  18. Oh I love your photos - This month's are just so real, not staged or anything, just your beautiful family enjoying Christmas. Thanks so much for hosting this series, I really love taking part x

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  19. What a glorious year you've had! Looking at these, I'm thinking that you should have each set of 12 mounted and framed like that, so that everybody can see them - they are such lovely shots of your beautiful family.

    Happy New Year! x

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  20. Such gorgeous photos but as you say, the most special thing is having them all, and watching those little changes that happen invisibly every month. Happy New Year!

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  21. Just linked up for the first time, your photos are amazing and will be so lovely to loo back on over the years.
    Happy New year xx

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  22. I forgot to do the actual link up this month until now duh! Wonderful Christmas photo's, i hope you all had a wonderful time. I can't believe 12 months have gone by since I joined in with this, lookikng forward to producing and seeing more famoly portraits in 2015 :) xo

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  23. The Christmas hat shot is such fun - what a nice idea. I must invest in a tripod so I can get some better Me and Mine shots.
    I loved looking at your past two years' worth of Me and Mine photos. They really give me the incentive to continue to join you each month in this great project. Here's to 2015!

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