the me and mine project {february}


Daddy is loving
* going to the National Space Centre
* the little man's face when they sang Happy Birthday to him in TGI Fridays.
* watching Deadpool.
* our littlest lady learning to roll over.
* a new found appreciation for sweet potato wedges.

Mummy is loving
* a fantastic weekend celebrating our five year old!
* how much the littlest one giggles when you sing to her.
* daffodils.
* new boots.
* that our big girl will do practically anything for a mini egg (just like her daddy!)

The beautiful boy is loving
* being five!
* telling the time.
* his birthday trip to the National Space Centre.
* reading his first proper chapter book with Mummy.
* making his own book about space.

The beautiful girl is loving
* mini eggs.
* kinder eggs.
* watch egg opening videos on YouTube.
* playing dressing up.
* bed time snuggles with her baby sis in her bed.

The beautiful little lady is loving
* bed time snuggles with her big brother and sister.
* being sung to.
* lying on her playmat and grabbing at her toys.
* sitting up in the bumbo.
* sleep.


February, you were a bit of mixed bag weren't you? We had some highs; with celebrations and excitement for the two boys of the family, and some lovely family trips and meals out. But there was also a fair bit of illness (including an almost entirely written off half term week thanks to a cold which we all fell foul to one after the other) and a daddy who has been busier at work and away from us a lot more than any of us like. I think we will all be glad to see more signs of spring, sunnier afternoons, a little bit more warmth and hopefully a little more family time; but March is looking like a busy one, so it doesn't look like things are going to slow down any time soon.


We were a bit last minute with our photos for The Me and Mine Project this month. Between illness, lots of different things to do, and waiting in hope for a spot of sunshine we didn't have very much choice. But taking this month's photos gave me a big reminder of why this project holds such a big piece of my heart. 

We got in the car and we drove. We drove through so many of the pretty villages that surround where we live. We talked. We sang along with the music on the radio. We laughed as we hunted for a parking space in one of our favourite little picturesque villages (partly because of Mummy's fear of parallel parking, and partly because the sunshine had seemingly given lots of other people the same idea as us). We cheered Mummy when she successfully parallel parked on her first attempt. We strolled along holding hands. We chatted with the ducks. We planned which house we'd buy if we ever win the lottery. We dodged puddles (and duck poo)... in short we made memories. Simple ones, but lovely ones. Ones that we wouldn't have made if we hadn't been determined to capture our family as we are right now.


Because that is what The Me and Mine Project is all about, capturing memories. My family will never again be exactly the same as they are today. Tomorrow our hair may be a tiny bit longer, or greyer, or thicker, or thinner. Tomorrow we may be a tiny bit taller, or thinner, or chubbier. Tomorrow we'll all be a whole day older than we were today. Because time doesn't wait. And if that isn't a reason to grab a photo together, then I don't know what is.


Do remember to pop by my cohost's blogs and see what Alex, Fritha, Jenny, Katie and Lucy's families are sharing this month. And link up your family photos at the bottom too, I can't wait to see them all.

The Me and Mine Project

40 comments

  1. I'm a parallel parking hater too! It makes me all panicked! Sorry you've had to be dealing with sickness, completely feel your pain! At least you found a nice sunny spot for a photo!

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  2. Beautiful photos, I've been meaning to do this for ages, and this is my first month!

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  3. Wow look how big the little lady has got! Beautiful photos, as always. You're so right about capturing the memories, ours weren't so easy to take, but we'll look back on the pictures now and remember the adventure xx

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  4. Lovely photos as always, I can't get over how tall your biggest girl is now, they could be twins! Happy birthday wishes to your boy too. What a gorgeous village to have locally too! I'd want to live in the pink house :) xx

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  5. Aw what lovely photographs Lucy, your littlest lady is getting so big! I love your children's smiles, they always looks so happy. Have a wonderful March x

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  6. Absolutely stunning photo's once again Lucy. It looks so beautiful where you are! Your littlest lady is growing and changing so quickly. I'll be forever grateful for discovering this linky! Family photo's are so important to me! xx

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  7. Love your photos - if I get one photo this year nearly half as good of our family I will be happy x

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  8. I'm totally with you on the parallel parking. I don't think I have actually done it since passing my driving test!! Lovely photos of your beautiful family as always Lucy, I can't believe how big your littlest lady looks in them though!! xo

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  9. Lovely photo of you all by the lake. Most of February has seen our household fall ill but we are hoping March brings warmer days and a healthier household x

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  10. Lovely photos, you look really well Lucy. I love the setting for your photos, it looks beautiful, very picturesque. I avoid parallel parking at all costs, well done for managing it first time!

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  11. Lucy this is my favourite ever me and mine of yours I think. The photos are always beautiful but your final words about us not being the same as we are right there in that moment really spoke to me. Time passes so quickly and these moments are more important than we realise at the time aren't they? xx

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  12. Simple memories are the best. These are such lovely images and look how your littles are growing already. X x

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  13. Beautiful Photos, that on one the bench is adorable and you're totally right it captures the moment of your family right now. It sounds like such a lovely day to remember. x

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  14. Lovely shot of your georgeous family, and it does loo like a very picturesque village! xx

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  15. That sounds like the perfect reason for photos to me - and what a very pretty village you found on your meanderings too. You've clearly been captured in a very happy moment - and hopefully there will be lots of those to come, even if not exactly the same as the ones gone before :)

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  16. Lovely photos, as always Lucy - such a beautiful village you found and I totally get where you're coming from with the parking! I like your point about us never being the same as we are in this moment, that is why these photo projects are so great, so thank you xx

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  17. Your littlest is growing so quickly!! And all three of your children look so alike and so beautiful.

    Well done beautiful boy on his reading, my five year old is nowhere near chapter books yet. However, both my girls are obsessed with Kinder Eggs and watching them being opened on YouTube!! It's a big thing isn't it?!

    As always your pictures are stunning, you all look so close and happy! xxx

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  18. I love your reflection on capturing the way you are today because it all changes again tomorrow - and what a beautiful spot for your photos this month. Glad the beautiful boy enjoyed his birthday and that the beautiful girl is enjoying Kinder eggs and egg opening videos on Youtube (my two love those too!) and well done to your beautiful little lady on learning to roll :-)

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  19. Aww these are lovely photos! Well done BB on making a space book, it sounds fab! I do love Mini Eggs, even more so since the chocolate in creme eggs has changed. x

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  20. You have such a beautiful family, and such an amazing way with words, You really have got it right, we never get today back and we should capture every moment. I love your littlest ladies expressions. x

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  21. Oh my goodness what lovely captures this month Lucy. I may say that every month but I truly mean it every time. Your bundle of five are always smiling so bright and you look amazing girl. Glowing from ear to ear with your beautiful family in tow with you. Love this project. Thanks for motivating us all to capture our loved ones each month. You are amazing.

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  22. Oh look at the little squishy baby face (and hair!) Such a gorgeous setting for your M&M this month. It amazes me how you ever leave the house with 3 in tow...you're doing a grand job there L xx

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  23. Sometimes the impromptu ones are the best - lovely happy photos of you all xx

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  24. I agree that Feb has been a total mixed bag, but I love March so looking forward to that. The car drive was worth it as what a lovely backdrop for some Me and Mine photos! Lovely x Julia @ Rainbeaubelle

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  25. This is my first time linking up! I am hoping to link up every month this year... It is such a great linky so pleased to be able to finally link up. I love how you say time doesn't wait because it really doesn't. Agreed on that and one of the reasons I have fallen in love with capturing my family on my blog. Thank you for hosting. Here is to Feb and this beautiful leap year. x

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  26. Gorgeous photos and the littliest one is getting so big! Beautiful family photos as always! x

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  27. Aw gorgeous photos as always! Such a gorgeous family x

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  28. The photos are always beautiful but your final words about us not being the same as we are right there in that moment really spoke to me.I like your point about us never being the same as we are in this moment

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  29. February was full of sickness for us too so I feel your pain. You've chosen a lovely spot for your photos this month and they look so happy and lovely once again! x

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  30. These are my favourite photos of you as 5, especially picture 2, just love it. Thanks for always inspiring me xxx

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  31. Can't beat mini eggs! Lovely pictures as always. Love seeing you as a five x

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  32. Gorgeous photos, and wise words. I'm with you on parallel parking :) Hope everyone is back to full health now xx

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  33. Such lovely photos of you all - I love seeing you all as a family of 5 now :) xx

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  34. A lovely set of family pictures. It's so true that we "will never again be exactly the same as they are today". Love taking part in this project to ensure we capture the moments and memories.

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  35. Such a beautiful post, I so agree I love saving all these little moments, and it all goes so quickly xx

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  36. Ahh I cannot wait for giggles!! my little one is sort of trying to roll but just wiggling a bit, it's funny because with Wilf we were so into doing all the things like 'tummy time' and the other day I realised we'd never even tried her on her front, that second children for you I guess! haha!
    Look at you all, so cute and I love the biggest two's coats btw xx

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  37. What a beautiful village for a beautiful family photo.

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  38. Such lovely photos - I love the ones that tell a memorable story too! You will always look back and smile! :) xx

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  39. Lovely photos Lucy - It looks so pretty, I think I'd be moving there if I won the lottery too!

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  40. Beautiful and marvelous clicks no doubt. Simple adorable and lovely family pics. I just love them. You are very good and expert in capturing lovely family moments. So adorable.Thanks for sharing.

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