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
10/29/2013 at 7:37 amWow! This looks like such fun! I can’t wait til I get to take my Kiddies there for the 1st time!
Meryl says
10/29/2013 at 7:58 amI love a parade….and ironically I also posted about Disney!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:50 amI saw that!! Yay for great WW photos!! 😉
Sarah says
10/29/2013 at 8:05 amWhat fun! You got some fabulous pictures, thank you for sharing!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:51 amThank you Sarah!
Melanie B says
10/29/2013 at 8:48 amGreat pics! Looks like lots of fun
stevebethere says
10/29/2013 at 9:24 amWhat fun love your colourful photos 😉
Have a disneytastic week 😉
Christine @ Mama Papa Barn says
10/29/2013 at 9:25 amHi Tammi. These are just lovely. I have moments more than pictures that make me smile.
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
10/29/2013 at 10:02 amThose are great photos Tammi!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:51 amThank you Randa! Have a great rest of the week!
Renae says
10/29/2013 at 10:26 amI like to see posts of Disneyland/World because they bring back such fun memories! ILOVEWALTDISNEYANDHISCREATIVEMIND!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:52 amHa!!! LOVE your comment!!
😉
SoberJulie says
10/29/2013 at 10:33 amawww thank you for bringing me back…it was super sweet how the kids took to each other
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:52 amIt was so sweet. She never ‘takes’ to people that quickly, like instantly. She knows good people when she sees them!
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Monica says
10/29/2013 at 10:49 amLooks 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
10/30/2013 at 6:44 amThank you Monica, they are wonderful memories!
Anne Taylor says
10/29/2013 at 11:16 amGorgeous 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
10/30/2013 at 6:45 amHa!! 🙂
Renae says
10/29/2013 at 11:43 amOh 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
10/30/2013 at 6:45 amOh really?! I’ll have to read – send me the link once it’s up. I totally thought you did that. SUCCESS!!! 😉
Karly says
10/29/2013 at 12:03 pmI’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
10/30/2013 at 6:46 amThanks Karly, I’m a pretty big fan of palm tress myself. I love, love, love them!
Judy C (Cowan) says
10/29/2013 at 1:28 pmGreat pictures….oh how I wish I was at Disney right now!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:47 amI know I just went but me too!! You get addicted to the place, like flies to a lightbulb! lol
Mimi says
10/29/2013 at 2:09 pmWith 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
10/30/2013 at 6:47 amSo cold already…. 🙁
Teresa from NanaHood says
10/29/2013 at 2:25 pmLovely shots and so glad you got to go! Teresa from NanaHood.com
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:48 amThanks Teresa!
Alissa Apel says
10/29/2013 at 3:26 pmThat 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
10/30/2013 at 6:48 amWhat? Hope it came up for you? …. ?
Judy Haughton-James says
10/29/2013 at 3:56 pmBeautiful shots to lift one’s spirit! Thanks for hosting.
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:49 amThank you Judy!
Trisha G. says
10/29/2013 at 4:15 pmI love the photo of their reactions! Such a great shot =)
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:49 amYeah, 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
10/29/2013 at 4:46 pmBeautiful shots. There is nothing quite like the magic of Disney.
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:47 amYou are so right Crystal!
Ai Sakura says
10/29/2013 at 4:50 pmwhat a gorgeous day to have been out at the theme park!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:48 amIt was! HOT!!!
Sarah Halstead (@InTheMomentWith) says
10/29/2013 at 5:29 pmHow fun! Great photos!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:49 amThanks Sarah!
Cathi says
10/29/2013 at 6:53 pmHappy Happy WW!!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:50 amYou as well Cathi – have a great rest of the week!
Sheryl says
10/29/2013 at 7:45 pmYou were right to focus on the kids rather than all the fun sights around them – that is a perfect shot!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:50 amThank 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
10/29/2013 at 7:54 pmThat 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
10/30/2013 at 6:51 am🙂
Christine says
10/29/2013 at 8:12 pmSuch beautiful photos, Tammi! What special memories you and your family are creating. Love these pics!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:51 amThanks Christine!
🙂
Sean @DisneyDayByDay says
10/29/2013 at 9:41 pmWhat great pictures, love the instant friends. Disney has that way with people 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:52 amSo true!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
10/29/2013 at 9:42 pmThose are lovely photos, especially to look back on when the weather is chilly!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 6:53 amVery true, I’ll be doing that often this Winter!
Deborah / Mom2Michael says
10/30/2013 at 7:11 amI love that moment of joy and awe captured in the first photo with the pointing finger and open mouth smile. “Look!” Beautiful!
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 9:08 amThanks Deb – I love it too!
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Brenda Penton says
10/30/2013 at 7:31 amGreat pictures! So colourful! I wish I was there now instead of being wrapped in a Snuggie on this cold day, lol.
Tammi says
10/30/2013 at 9:08 amMe too Brenda, me too!!
🙂
posh says
10/30/2013 at 9:42 amI love all of the mouse ears in the crowds
Tammi says
10/31/2013 at 5:52 amGreat addition to the pic, right?!
Evy Rosebrook says
10/30/2013 at 10:24 amNothing better to chase the winter blues than a day at Disney. Glad you have those happy memories to fall back on.
Tammi says
10/31/2013 at 5:51 amYes, I agree. Very fortunate indeed!
Tasha says
10/30/2013 at 10:31 amI always love looking at your photos. Such great captures Tammi! 🙂
Ashleigh Swerdfeger says
10/30/2013 at 11:08 amLovely photos! It looks like Disney was a blast! So picturesque:) I hope I can take my son one day!
Catherine says
10/30/2013 at 12:10 pmGreat pictures, Disney seems to bring out the inner child in everyone.
Tammi says
10/31/2013 at 5:51 amIt sure does! Ahhh! 🙂
Natashalh says
10/30/2013 at 3:38 pmWhat 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
10/30/2013 at 6:38 pmI love those red phone booths, and I love Disney!
Tammi says
10/31/2013 at 5:52 amSo fun!
Debbie Bashford says
10/31/2013 at 8:44 amsnow not here yet but we did have our first frost this past Monday
Victoria Ess says
10/31/2013 at 2:25 pmAw 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
10/31/2013 at 2:53 pmoh the friendship so sweet, no snow here yet but lots of damp rainy weather.
Athena says
11/01/2013 at 7:56 pmI love your photos 🙂 It looks like you guys had a blast!
Nicole Havers says
11/20/2013 at 12:26 pmAw, these are great 😀