I was never actually tagged for the ‘photo that makes you smile’ meme (sniff, sniff!) so decided to take matters into my own hands, and tag myself. Can you do that? Well, I just have! The reason why I was so keen on this particular meme, is that I have the perfect photo – a pic that I only have to think about to start smiling. You know that movie, Perfect Storm, where all the natural elements just happened to combine together, to create a storm of catastrophic proportions? Well, that’s kind of what happened here with my sister, and her two children. I also love the way that Lucia looks really nonplussed, despite the bedlam exploding all around her. My sister, I hasten to point out, doesn’t normally look like this (thank God!). So here it is (sorry sis…):
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I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.
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Aww I love that picture! Only photos can capture the special moments like that one! Lovely 😀
I love this photie! What a lovely memory to look back on. You all look so happy and Lucia looks so chilled!
You should be ashamed of yourself Jax, how could you do that to your little sis? Poor Kirkie. Anyway what was she saying? SHUT THE (bleep bleep expletive deleted) UP!!!!!
That’s a great picture! That reminds me that I often miss my sister. We live so far apart but thankfully we still manage to see each other twice a year at least…