This picture was taken during our most recent trip to Walt Disney World this past January. At the time it was taken, I had just returned from two days aboard the Disney Dream Christening Cruise. It was the first time I had spent any length of time away from my family. I, of course, had an amazing experience on the Dream! However, my joy was hampered by sadness that my family was missing out, and their fun in the Parks was lacking due to my absence.
So when I returned, we went straight back to Magic Kingdom. The miserable, cold, drizzly weather tried to zap the magic, but as you can see by our smiles, just being together at Walt Disney World warmed us from the inside out!
Today’s Takeaway:
Sort through your own photo memories. Select the top 10 or so from a recent Disney trip or an especially joyous family time, and make a photo collage.
There are two ways to do this project:
1) Purchase an inexpensive frame from a hobby shop. Make sure its sides are wide and flat. Trim and adhere your photos to the frame with double-tack mounting film, then glaze with decoupage glue/sealer. When completely dry, feature your favorite photo inside!
OR
2) Cut out posterboard to the desired frame size. Adhere photos to posterboard as instructed above. When completely dry, feature your favorite photo inside, securing it to the back with the double-tack film, and mount adhesive-backed magnetic strips to the backside and proudly display on your refrigerator!
SCHOOL SUBJECT: Photography, Art
SKILL LEVEL: Elementary
Think outside the textbook with this veteran homeschooling author & editor, and learn while you play!
Aww, that's a magical moment! Meeting John Stamos on the cruise is cool and of course your precious kidlets but you're right there's nothing like being with all of your loved ones. Thanks for sharing:)
This cracked me up!!! I love all your pics! Thanks for making me start the day with a laugh!
PS: Love your Blog and your philosophy!
What a magical picture and a wonderful memory to have! Although I do like that picture with John Stamos 🙂
What a sweet picture! I can only imagine how happy everyone must have been to have MOMMA back! lol 🙂 Great post!
Beautiful family! Love the pictures!
all of those are great photos, but I do love the traditional family shot in front of the castle. classic!
What a great picture! It's amazing how family can trump everything – including weather – to make a day truly magical!
I vote for the Duck Dancing. Just love when kids get into the moment.
I loved all of your photos! Duck dancing is priceless. :o)
Jodi,
I'm so glad you stopped by to link up for our Super Mega Hop @ Lucas's Journey w/SPD.
http://lucasjourneyspd.blogspot.com/2011/05/super-mega-7-weekend-blog-hop-and.html
I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you linking up each week!
I wanted to thank you for your warm wishes and to extend the same. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day too! I hope you are spoiled rotten tomorrow! It's the only time I can say that and have it be a good thing! LOL
I just put your hop into my calendar with a reminder for a year!!!!!!
Debbie
Great memories Jodi! We've actually done your first take away a few times. A great way to relive the magic.
Tha duck dancing pic is priceless! LOL! What a lovely pic of your family! 🙂 When I was in Disneyland Paris last year in August it rained one day! But it didn't put a damper on the day at all! Although the outdoor rides were soaked it kind of made them more hilarious to go on! But I have to admit, getting back to the hotel for a hot shower afterwards was bliss! 😛
I would never be able to choose just one either! These are all such great family moments, well, except one, but the John Stamos one is great too!
Ok, Duck Dancin' is fantastic! There's something duck bottoms shaking around that crack me up! But, sorry, my vote is definitely for the Uncle Jesse photo!! RWAR! You are one lucky duck!!