the siblings project {september}


Well I would never have thought in a million years that I'd be sharing photos like this for The Siblings Project in September... June maybe, July and August probably, but September? September is supposed to be Autumn. But the Summer has stuck around a while longer this year... and you won't hear me complaining. Although it did mean that my original plan for a sibling photo at the park (I was picturing some longer sleeves creeping in, maybe three little trainer clad feet, those first hints of a changing season) well all that basically went out of the window. So yes, these weren't the photos I planned at all. Yes they are in the same location as some last month's sibling photos (we do go to other places I promise!). And they were actually from a little shoot for another blog post that I'm working on (so if you like these photos keep your eyes peeled for lots more coming soon!). But the simple fact is that we popped to the seaside, the sun was shining, the sea and sky were blue, my kiddies were in matching swimwear and we were in our favourite place. And the result is that I captured these and I quite simply love them.



I also feel that a picture of little Quinny standing up between her big brother and sister is pretty apt for this month. Standing is her latest party trick, and my goodness do the other two absolutely love it when she does it. They are going to be completely beside themselves when she actually starts properly walking. They just love seeing her joining in more and becoming more and more like a little play mate to join their gang. And they are such good cheerleaders too; whooping and cheering at her independent standing and encouraging her every step of the way. I'm starting to think that my littlest one is going to walk earlier than the older two did, and I know that their encouragement will have played a big part when she does take those steps. 



And I have actually just this second realised that this month marks twelve months of my little trio as a sibling set, because my littlest lady made her appearance a few days before the October edition last year. Where did that year go? This time last year we were on the cusp of such a big change and I felt so emotional and a bit scared about the changes ahead. But taking this team from a two to a three has just been the most amazing and beautiful thing to witness. The three of them so clearly adore and idolise one another in their own unique and totally heartwarming ways. I couldn't be prouder of them all, and I'm so happy that their relationships have been documented month after month with these photos and posts. So I'm going to indulge in a little trip down memory lane, just to see how far they have come....


What a difference a year makes, hey? This time last year they were two, and now it's like they've always been a three. I think I might have a little something in my eye...!

Do pop by my cohosts (Katie, Carie, Keri-Anne and Amber) and see the sibling photos and moments that they are sharing this month too. And you can link yours up at the bottom. Feel free to grab the badge for your posts. And if you're sharing your photos on instagram make sure you use #siblingsproject so that we can find them there too. 

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37 comments

  1. Oh, just look at her standing there! I love the way that older siblings encourage these new found talents, it's so sweet to see. Beautiful photos and I love the look back - how quickly does a year go by?!

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    1. Oh definitely. Dylan and Everly are very enthusiastic and loud cheerleaders for every single tiny new thing that Ashlyn learns, she absolutely loves it. x

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  2. I love the look down memory lane, it really brings it home how much they grow in that first year seeing the photos all together like that. Gorgeous photos, I love little Quinny standing up. Can you believe this weather in September, sadly I think its all change next week! x

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    1. I loved looking back over them all. It feels crazy seeing all 12 together and realising just how much they have all grown. x

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  3. Gorgeous pictures as always. I can't believe how much Quinny is getting. She was just born!!! x

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    1. You're telling me. The past year seems to have flown by! x

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  4. Ooh that picture of Quinny stand between her big brother and sister is so beautiful - I simply cannot believe she's that big already! I've loved seeing the three of them grow this year xxx

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    1. That one is my favourite I think... I just keep thinking how much bigger she'll look when they lining up holding hands next time they have a sunny day at the beach. x

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  5. Love your trip down memory lane, looking back over a year of photos with your little trio together and seeing how they have all grown and changed in that time. That final photo with your littlest lady standing up holding hands with her big brother and sister is just gorgeous. What a wonderful moment to capture. And isn't it lovely to have summer extended with this beautiful weather we've been having? Love that this month's photos are at the beach again! Thanks for hosting #thesiblingsproject

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    1. I loved an excuse to look at all the old snaps when I realised. I can't believe how quickly the past year has gone. x

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  6. What stunning photos for this month, I can hardly believe the summer has stuck around a little longer too. It really has been nice. Little Quinny is growing up so quick, 1 soon? WOW!

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    1. I know, I've been loving our little bonus bit of Summer. We've had such lovely weather this summer full stop, and it's lovely it's hung around a bit. x

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  7. All three of your beautiful little ones look so alike! How amazing to look back on the 12 months of pictures and see how they've grown, such a wonderful keepsake to have :)

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    1. They definitely are quite alike, we like to joke that they don't completely match but that they all look part of the set. x

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  8. You take such lovely photos of your little ones Lucy. And standing up already... Whaaaat?! I feel like she was just born! hehe :) xx

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    1. Thanks Alex... and tell me about it, I can't believe how much she seems to have really grown up just in the past month. x

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  9. Wow I love these photos lovely, I think they are my favourite of yours ever. Just beautiful in their little matching swimsuits. And I can't believe Quinny is standing! Crazy. So gorgeous and I can't believe really that they were taken in September, this weather is amazing. Also lovely to see the trip down memory lane, I remember each set so well. xx

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    1. Thanks lovely, I think they may actually be my favourites so far, so many of my favourite things all together in a photo. x

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  10. So many gorgeous photos! The weather has been great this month. x

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    1. Thanks Laura, the weather has been amazing hasn't it? Although I think Autumn has officially arrived this weekend. x

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  11. Loving the memory lane trip. It's crazy how fast theselittle people grow

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    1. Isn't it crazy? I think putting all these photos together really made me realise how much they've grown. x

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  12. You cannot beat pretty beach huts. Beautiful photos! x

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    1. Definitely. Beach huts are my favourite kind of backdrop. x

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  13. Such lovely portraits this month, love their coordinating swimsuits! It's wonderful to have these regular portraits to be able to look back at isn't it, and crazy to see how fast they grow! x

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    1. Thank you, I love their matchy swimsuits. And I think the regular portraits really document those subtle changes each month, and kind of magnify how far they've all come. x

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  14. Your children seem to have such a wonderful relationship, and what beautiful smiles they all have.

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  15. Love the photo of the three of them standing up together in their matching swimsuits! How is Quinny 1 already!? It feels like she was only just born. xx

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  16. Oh wow how has it been a year already!! That is a gorgeous photo of the three of them, and says everything about how much that littlest sister is adored by her bigs and how very keen she is to catch up!

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  17. Gorgeous shots Lucy, and Everly looks so grown up. And Ashlyn of course! Xx

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  18. Oh my word, how has a year gone by already! Just look at Quinny standing, such a beautiful little trio all sticking together. x

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  19. Oh Quinny standing!!!! Squeal ... love that first photo of the three of them. Matching swimsuits adorable too. It was so lovely to see you this weekend and get Quinny cuddles too. Made my whole weekend shine with her smile and your hugs. I am late to the Siblings post as I didn't have both kids together very many times last week where I could scoop a good photo of them. Love these beach captures I am so jealous you live close enough to the beach. I miss beach days in America. They are the very best. Your three are growing up way too fast too Lucy! I can't get over it. Thank you ever so much for hosting. Keep on making us gush over these beauties I love them! xo

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  20. Such sweet memories! Love that it's still glorious weather this month, we were at the beach the other day too.

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  21. Such beautiful photos of 3 gorgeous bubbas! I love how you capture such happiness in your photos! I'd love your tips on how to get smiles - my boys see the camera and hide or make funny faces! Lovely as always hun xx

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  22. These are definitely my favourite ever photos of yours - and fancy them being from September!! Crazy weather indeed! #siblingsproject

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  23. These photos are lovely! And at my favourite beach too! How cute are the girls in their matching swim wear - adorable!xx

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  24. Ah bless them. I'm getting used to having two and wonder how you manage with three. #siblingsproject

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