20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives

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Starting a family is beautiful and families come in all shapes and sizes – but they have one thing in common – love.

PinkNews recently publishedhttps://thepinknews.com/2017/09/12/20-gay-dads-are-living-their-absolute-best-lives-so-be-jealous/
a collection of photos of gay and bi dads showing off their happy families on social media.

We requested you share photos of your families, LGBT+ or otherwise and you didn’t fail to disappoint.

Find below a collection of PinkNews readers’ photos of them and their beautiful families.

1 – Being a single parent to your fur baby still counts – cute!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Darren

2 – This reader publicly asked his surrogate if she’d help him have a baby – and she said yes! Cute puppy though!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Henry

3 – This mom is so proud of her daughter at the pool

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Nick

4 – And so were these gay dads at the game with their son

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Doug

5 – A couple asked if their feathered child still counts – of course!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by James

6 – And grown up kids count too! Looks like a lovely day out

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Peter

7 – They said they want to have kids one day but they are happy with their fur family for now!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Bobby


8 – Another proud dad with his son – sharing the wonders of the world

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Anthony

9 – These dads could’t say enough how proud they are of their son and their family – you can tell!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by David

10 – And these dads, and their kids – couldn’t look happier

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Vaughan

11 – This couple couldn’t wait to get away with their new addition

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Matthew

12 – A dad and his daughter just messing around

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Patrick

13 – Proud on her prom day with her moms

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Tammy

14 – A road trip with the family – hope you guys had fun!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Tammy

15 – A beautiful, intimate moment between father and son

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Didier

16 – Storytime – the best part of the day – this dad looks like he’s enjoying it more than his kid!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Lester

17 – You know what they say, families who drink together…

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Lester

18 – Not a dad yet but this godfather is super proud of his godson – you can tell just by looking at the photo

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by David

19 – Could these dads look prouder with their beautiful son?

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Bren

20 – These moms are so proud of their daughter on her wedding day

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Laurie

21 – N’awww look at this cute family unit

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Tanya on behalf of Juan and Joseph

22 – This dad sadly lost his daughter aged 4 to AIDS related illness and his partner who died from cancer

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Larry

22 – But he did remarry – here he is on his wedding day 2 years ag – “Life changes but it is good.”

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Larry
Thank you for sharing your story with us and your wise words.

23 – This straight couple are so proud that this mom offered to be a surrogate for this gay couple

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Katie

24 – This family said they hadn’t taken many photos but this is of them and their first born when she was one – take some more you’re all beautiful!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Melissa

25 – Two proud moms with their daughter – and they are now expecting a son! Congrats!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Neva

26 – They said “love makes a family for sure” – you’ve definitely got plenty of that! And silliness ?

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jacquelynn

27 – This single dad with his fur baby said this probably wasn’t what we were looking for – you were wrong! Families come in all shapes and sizes.

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jaxx

28 – This wife already has a growing family but says she wants to have more!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Klay

29 – They said they were too young to be moms, but are super proud of their kitties – you should be!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jamie

30 – Proud family at their son’s preschool graduation – they grow up so fast

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Dax

31 This proud mom shared a photo of herself her fiancée and their kids on Christmas

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Shai

32 Apparently we’re lucky to receive this pic as they couldn’t get their daughter off the dance floor! Same tbh.

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Chelsea

33 – These moms took their daughter Rylee to Disney where they said their holiday was filled with “love, laughter and Mickey Mouse”

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Kristi

34 – Just a single gay dad – does’t mean that there’s any less love here! Cute

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Killian

35 – This happy couple are with dad and brother (father in law and brother in law) on their very happy wedding day – excellent sartorial choices here

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Lorna

36 – These gay dads had their photo shared by their proud kids on their wedding day – so much love

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Bekah

37 – These proud moms took their daughter to the happiest place on earth – looks like thats wherever you’re all together!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Hope

38 – This one was just captioned “my loves” – we can see why

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jessica

39 – This couple has a heartwrenching story – 1- years of trying for kids and 6 miscarriages led them to this proud and beautiful moment

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Marcy

40 – Just a cute family day out at the beach!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Kylie

41 – “Families are forever” – never have truer words been spoken

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Brianna

42 – Moms on graduation day with their beautiful family

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by April

43 – They described their family of six kids as like the Brady Bunch – whatever it is they’re cute! Good luck on your wedding day

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Bec

44 – Proud dads at the beach on their wedding day – congratulations to the happy couple and this lovely family

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Shane

45 – A cute new edition to their growing family!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Kylie

46 – Proud parents with their ‘kiddos’ – thanks for sharing with us!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jaime

47 – Thanks for sharing this beautiful moment with us

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Suzanne

48 – Mum and grown-up sons just hanging out on her birthday

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Annabella

49 – A trans mom and her beautiful daughter – thank you for sending this in!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Xochitl

50 – A single mum who says one days she will find the right person – we are sure you will but there is obviously so much love in your family already!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Tina

51 – “Divorced but happy” – clearly, you guys are so cute!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Kara

52 – Cute family and their niece on a road trip – enjoy!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Laura

53 – This reader said this is her tiny family – it may be tiny but that doesn’t limit the amount of love you clearly have to give

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Henryedda

54 – They said their son didn’t want to be in this photo – lol ?

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Renee

55 – A beautiful shot of a lovely family

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Emily

56 – This is the Wood family at the Braves game – Go Team Wood!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Tina

57 – A beautiful family – thanks for sharing

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Sarah

58 – You asked ‘does this count?’ – why, of course it does!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Brandie

59 – Dads and their kids at Easter – happy holidays!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Chelsey

60 – Looks like a very special wedding day – congrats to the happy couple and your wonderful family

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Attosha

61 – And another wedding day – you guys look so happy!

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Faith

62 – Just a gay dad having fun silly times with the kids ?

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted via Facebook

63 – More proud moms on their wedding day

20+ more queer parents and their families having the best time of their lives
Submitted by Jenny

Thanks to all our readers for your beautiful submissions – keep them coming!

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