“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious, as laughter and good humour.” ~ Charles Dickens
After yesterday’s rather sombre post, I thought I’d better brighten up my blog with a few happy photos. Ailsa’s Travel Theme this week, is ‘Laughter’. Whenever my family get together, we usually end up laughing about something or other, and sometimes even about nothing. I have loads of photos with us smiling for the camera, but I’ve chosen these because we’re really laughing.
I have no idea what my dear mom found so funny at Easter lunch last year, but she certainly got us all laughing too.
Our little granddaughter Sienna, obviously found the family photo album really amusing, and who could blame her?
Hubby looked really happy with his choice of dessert on his birthday. It does look rather amazing.
I had a job to blow out my candle on the birthday cake my sister had made for me, because the rest of the family were doing their utmost to make me laugh, and they succeeded.
I know that Dolly the dolphin isn’t family, but this is the photo which always comes to mind when I think ‘happy’. She really does look like she was laughing.
To see more laughter, or to add your contribution, you can visit Ailsa, here.
Happy times 🙂
Thanks for commenting, Andrew, 🙂
Lots of beautiful smiles and laughter in all of your photos. They were uplifting to see after yesterdays post. Life showcasing all of its’ moods. Lovely photos of you and your family, Sylvia. : )
Thanks, Issy. Smiles are always good to see. 🙂 xx
thank you for all those smiles :), our world still needs them a lot
You’re so welcome, Henry. 🙂
Seeing all those smiles is certainly contagious! 🙂
Yes, I agree with you, Lorna. I’m smiling at my own pics. 🙂
Beautiful photos filled with laughter. Thanks for sharing AD:-)
Thanks so much, Cocoa. 🙂
Look at all of those great SMILES! 😀
😀 😀
happy, wonderful moments! they’re priceless 🙂
Thank you. Yes, it’s great to have such happy family pics. 🙂
Lovely, happy photos from happy occations. You are a great family. And the dolphin – is really laughing!
Thanks so much, Ann Christine. I love this happy dolphin pic too. 🙂
Much more cheerful. Thanks! Laughter is the music of the soul – or something to that effect. 😉
Absolutely. 🙂
I’m not sure how anyone could make it through life without laughter. Thanks for these great reminders.
Me too, Gunta. 🙂
What a delightful post, Sylvia! Beautiful family 🙂
What a lovely collection of photos!! Each one of them brought a smile to my face. And I am so glad you ended your post with the picture of the dolphin as it is my favorite animals.
Thanks, Constance. Glad you enjoyed my Dolly Dolphin pic. 🙂
Your hubby’s choice of dessert certainly put a big goofy grin on my face.
Haha. Yes, he doesn’t skimp on dessert when we go out for a meal. 🙂
I doubt you could have chosen any better than this lovely photo collection for *laughter* Sylvia ! Family happiness like that is always heart warming . Looks like from that angle your Mum was holding up the delicious cake on a plate Lol maybe she was .. and wondering how long it would last …;-)
Thanks, Poppy. Glad you enjoyed these happy family pics. I think my mom was probably having a good giggle about us eating those little chocolate bunnies. 🙂
Hi Sylvia, such lovely pictures as always and lovely to see laughter from everyone!
Hope all is well with you and take care
Regards
GAIL
Thanks so much, Gail. Always good to see you here. 🙂
Always so good to see a bunch of smiles 🙂
Thanks, Ruth. 🙂
Perfect timing for all those wonderful smiles, Sylvia. 🙂
Thanks, Lisa. Glad you enjoyed the smiles. 🙂
Man-o-Man, I wish I had one of those desserts, just a bite would make me smile! Your Mom’s laugh looks so cute. Laughter is good for the soul, thanks for giving us all a smile!
Thanks for your lovely comment, Sheila. Delicious dessert is always something to smile about. 🙂
Lovely shots! Sienna’s giggles made me smile, she looks so natural.
Thanks, Jude. She is such a sweetheart. 🙂
I think this is contagious. I am smiling 🙂
That’s great! 🙂
Oh I just love seeing your happy family!
Thanks so much, Kathryn. I miss being with them all.
I had a silly dream once. I was laughing in it. I still recall the dream and can start uncontrollable laughter. And that laughter can start others laughing even though they don’t know what I am laughing about. This was in response when you didn’t know what your mom was laughing at…but everyone laughed too. 🙂 It just happens.
That’s a very strange dream, but I guess it’s better than dreaming that you were all crying. 🙂
That is a perfect quote you have chosen Sylvia and the happiness and love in your family shines through in these photos
Thanks so much. Pauline. Yes, I think it does. 🙂
One happy family
Yes, we are. 🙂
Wonderful captured and perfect for the theme… 🙂
Thanks, Drake. 🙂
Heartwarming, Sylvia! Thank you for sharing these smiles.
Thanks, Naomi. My pleasure. 🙂
as always…
🙂 Thanks, Mel.
Wonderful, happy shots. Your family looks terrific! And of course Dolly 😀
Thanks, Tina. Yes they all are, as you say, “terrific.” 🙂
As Jimmy Buffet has sung, ” if we couldn’t laugh, we’d all go insane.” Great photos and Dolly would agree. 🙂
Very true, Lynne. Thanks. 🙂
Laughter is extremely contagious. It ‘s too bad more people don’t catch the disease. LOL. 🙂 It looks like your family got a good dose though. Good for you.
Thanks, Marcy. Yes, my family always manage to see the funny side of things. 🙂
These are wonderful Sylvia. Love the one of your Mom especially!
Thanks, Sue. My mom has always been one to see the funny side of things. 🙂
Send out smiles and you will receive 🙂 🙂 🙂 ‘s
Thanks, Gilly. 🙂
Your blog posts are often filled with warmth, love and laughter, Sylvia, and today’s post captured trifecta of happiness! Thanks for spreading the joy! (love your mum and the cake!)
Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Elisa. 🙂
“A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.” ~ William Arthur Ward
Laughter shortens the distance between people.
He deserves Paradise who makes his companions laugh. ~ the Koran
Great shots!
Quite! Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
What a beautiful collection of smiles…wonderful to enjoy life with laughter 🙂
Thanks so much, Seonaid. 🙂
Lovely laughs! Laughing feels so great doesn’t it? That cake your sister made you is way too pretty to eat! Gorgeous!
Thanks, Nicole. It also tasted delicious. 🙂
Lovely Sylvia. I especially like the picture of your Mum! 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. It was wonderful to see my mom laughing like that. 🙂
Oh laughter is indeed the best medicine, great photos Sylvia 🙂 And nothing like laughing with family. We did a lot of that this weekend with my boys down in Brighton and Lewes. I always come away with such a happy glow in my heart…and the same with this lovely post 🙂 xx
So happy to hear that you had a great family weekend, Sherri. Yes, laughter is definitely very therapeutic. 🙂
Thanks Sylvia 🙂
These are great photos! I especially love the first one. 🙂
Thanks, Jill. 🙂
Happy memories!
Yes they are, most definitely. 🙂
Cheers to all those beautiful smiles!!! 🙂
Thanks, Marina. 🙂
Lots of bright happy smiles! 🙂
Thanks, Andy. 🙂
Laughing about nothing is laughter in its purest form.
Yes, I guess this is true, Dawn. 🙂