Winter made an appearance this week in Alberta. Snow. Cold – lots of both. Dinners are more comforting, blinds are closed and the furnace is chugging along. Boo!
Something I also find helpful in warming up, and bringing a huge smile to the face?
These photos.
They are from our recent stay at Walt Disney World for the #DisneyHaunt event. Sometimes you need an extra dose of happiness on a dreary day.
One of my favourites from the trip, I love capturing the girls reactions. This one of them watching the parade is just one of the photos I got when I focused on them and not just what was around them.
This isn’t my family, yet I love the combination of the ears and the castle in the background at The Magic Kingdom. So adorable!
My oldest daughter became instant friends with the daughter of fellow Canadian blogger and #DisneyHaunt attendee, Julie. These two connected instantly and were usually found together, and most likely holding hands like they did here at Animal Kingdom. Bonded by Disney!
Exactly how many children can you stuff into a phone booth in the UK at Epcot?
And then there’s the California feel of Hollywood Studios – palm trees, sun, blue skies. Ahhh!
Do you have photos that change your mood instantly?
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Tiffany says
Wow! This looks like such fun! I can’t wait til I get to take my Kiddies there for the 1st time!
Meryl says
I love a parade….and ironically I also posted about Disney!
Tammi says
I saw that!! Yay for great WW photos!! 😉
Sarah says
What fun! You got some fabulous pictures, thank you for sharing!
Tammi says
Thank you Sarah!
Melanie B says
Great pics! Looks like lots of fun
stevebethere says
What fun love your colourful photos 😉
Have a disneytastic week 😉
Christine @ Mama Papa Barn says
Hi Tammi. These are just lovely. I have moments more than pictures that make me smile.
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
Those are great photos Tammi!
Tammi says
Thank you Randa! Have a great rest of the week!
Renae says
I like to see posts of Disneyland/World because they bring back such fun memories! ILOVEWALTDISNEYANDHISCREATIVEMIND!
Tammi says
Ha!!! LOVE your comment!!
😉
SoberJulie says
awww thank you for bringing me back…it was super sweet how the kids took to each other
Tammi says
It was so sweet. She never ‘takes’ to people that quickly, like instantly. She knows good people when she sees them!
😉
Monica says
Looks like it was such a wonderful time for you and your family! Love the photo of your daughter and her new friend holding hands. Our daughter and her best friend always held hands when they were little!
Tammi says
Thank you Monica, they are wonderful memories!
Anne Taylor says
Gorgeous photos and they do make me feel warmth! (or maybe that’s the slippers on my feet and the blanket on my lap lol Thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
Ha!! 🙂
Renae says
Oh no, you kidding? It is a decal that came in a Spookette set. I’m talking more about it tomorrow on my next post. ♥
Tammi says
Oh really?! I’ll have to read – send me the link once it’s up. I totally thought you did that. SUCCESS!!! 😉
Karly says
I’m loving that last photo with the huge Mickey Wizard hat in the background! I miss Disney World, haven’t been since I was nine!
Tammi says
Thanks Karly, I’m a pretty big fan of palm tress myself. I love, love, love them!
Judy C (Cowan) says
Great pictures….oh how I wish I was at Disney right now!
Tammi says
I know I just went but me too!! You get addicted to the place, like flies to a lightbulb! lol
Mimi says
With our cold temps, I could seriously handle being at Disney right now. And I love the pic of the family with the ears on!
Tammi says
So cold already…. 🙁
Teresa from NanaHood says
Lovely shots and so glad you got to go! Teresa from NanaHood.com
Tammi says
Thanks Teresa!
Alissa Apel says
That looks like a great time. I’m sure it was fun to escape the cold weather. It’s rainy, dark and cold here today. A little sunshine was great to see.
I can’t see your linky for some reason.
Tammi says
What? Hope it came up for you? …. ?
Judy Haughton-James says
Beautiful shots to lift one’s spirit! Thanks for hosting.
Tammi says
Thank you Judy!
Trisha G. says
I love the photo of their reactions! Such a great shot =)
Tammi says
Yeah, I love that one! Too often I get the back of their heads at Disney, I tried to change my position this time!
Crystal C says
Beautiful shots. There is nothing quite like the magic of Disney.
Tammi says
You are so right Crystal!
Ai Sakura says
what a gorgeous day to have been out at the theme park!
Tammi says
It was! HOT!!!
Sarah Halstead (@InTheMomentWith) says
How fun! Great photos!
Tammi says
Thanks Sarah!
Cathi says
Happy Happy WW!!
Tammi says
You as well Cathi – have a great rest of the week!
Sheryl says
You were right to focus on the kids rather than all the fun sights around them – that is a perfect shot!
Tammi says
Thank you!!! It’s hard to keep this in mind, always used to whats going on around them – I need to focus on them more, not just for portraits
Theresa says
That really is the happiest place on earth! I so wanna go back soon! Your photos are so lovely! And what an “awww” moment with the girls holding hands!
Tammi says
🙂
Christine says
Such beautiful photos, Tammi! What special memories you and your family are creating. Love these pics!
Tammi says
Thanks Christine!
🙂
Sean @DisneyDayByDay says
What great pictures, love the instant friends. Disney has that way with people 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
So true!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
Those are lovely photos, especially to look back on when the weather is chilly!
Tammi says
Very true, I’ll be doing that often this Winter!
Deborah / Mom2Michael says
I love that moment of joy and awe captured in the first photo with the pointing finger and open mouth smile. “Look!” Beautiful!
Tammi says
Thanks Deb – I love it too!
😉
Brenda Penton says
Great pictures! So colourful! I wish I was there now instead of being wrapped in a Snuggie on this cold day, lol.
Tammi says
Me too Brenda, me too!!
🙂
posh says
I love all of the mouse ears in the crowds
Tammi says
Great addition to the pic, right?!
Evy Rosebrook says
Nothing better to chase the winter blues than a day at Disney. Glad you have those happy memories to fall back on.
Tammi says
Yes, I agree. Very fortunate indeed!
Tasha says
I always love looking at your photos. Such great captures Tammi! 🙂
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
Lovely photos! It looks like Disney was a blast! So picturesque:) I hope I can take my son one day!
Catherine says
Great pictures, Disney seems to bring out the inner child in everyone.
Tammi says
It sure does! Ahhh! 🙂
Natashalh says
What great photos! I always look at a picture of my mans and I at his deployment homecoming. It makes me smile every time!
Rosey says
I love those red phone booths, and I love Disney!
Tammi says
So fun!
Debbie Bashford says
snow not here yet but we did have our first frost this past Monday
Victoria Ess says
Aw thanks for sharing! None of my own photos come to mind, but seeing yours certainly changed my mood! What sweet pictures!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
oh the friendship so sweet, no snow here yet but lots of damp rainy weather.
Athena says
I love your photos 🙂 It looks like you guys had a blast!
Nicole Havers says
Aw, these are great 😀