3.31.2011

embrace the camera: march 31st


one of the best embrace the camera posts yet!

so, are you ready to embrace the camera?
here's the nitty gritty:
1.  take a picture with you and your kids/spouse/family member/friend/whatever.
2.  blog about that picture and include a link to our blog, or grab our button.
3.  link your blog post up on mr. linky below.
4.  visit the other embracers...give each other lots of compliments about how good we look with our greasy hair and sweatpants velour jogging suits on.  cause yah, we need a little boost when it's been days since our last shower.
5.  have fun!




61 clever remarks:

  1. I love the look of joy, excitement and peace on your faces! God is so awesome!

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  2. What a beautiful mother/daughter pair you make! You can just feel the happiness and joy leaping out of that moment. Congratulations again!

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  3. love how happy she looks in all these photos!! :) Can't wait to hear more about her!

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  4. perfectly said "one of the best" FOR SURE.

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  5. My favorite to date! Gosh she's adorable!

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  6. Congrats! I love everything about this photo :)

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  7. This picture is so beautiful, and the video...oh so amazing!

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  8. I would agree! What a beautiful embrace!

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  9. Look at the smile on Elsa's face! Like she has belonged to you always. Much love! xoxo

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  10. A love story that begins... beautiful picture... mother and daughter...
    Can't wait to see more pics of all the family.
    Hugs

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  11. So happy for your family. Beautiful photo! :)

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  12. YAY! I was so excited for today's etc just for your's!

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  13. So beautiful!!! Congratulations on the home coming of your sweet Elsa!!!

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  14. You both look so happy!

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  15. This is my first time linking up and I'm so excited to partipate. Thank you for giving me an excuse to get "in" the photo for once!

    I am thrilled for you and your family :) Enjoy this amazing time getting to know one another!

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  16. Yes, I DO love your photo. And I love even more your idea!

    Here, in Brazil, we´ve embrace the camera and (plus) posted the idea in our Diary, so a lot of friends are too embracing their cameras!!!

    These are our pics from yesterday.
    http://diariodos3mosqueteiros.blogspot.com/2011/03/mamarazzi-wednesday.html
    We are doing a "mommarazzi week"!!!

    See you soon.

    Mirys

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  17. incredible. watched the movie a couple times and cried everytime. pathetic i know.

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  18. So exciting for you. Welcome to mothering 5!

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  19. you both look sooo happy :) what a blessing!!

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  20. she is beautiful!
    you look good together.
    a perfect fit.

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  21. elsa is beautiful and you look so happy mama!

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  22. Love it! I hope Elsa is doing well adjusting to her new home. I am eagerly awaiting to hear how everthing unfolded last week and to see your first family of 7 photo!

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  23. The joy in that photo makes me tear up. Just beautiful!

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  24. She is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

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  25. Now that's the embrace photo I've been waiting for!!! Congratulations. I just can't stop crying every time I looks at her homecoming - and I don't even know you guys!

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  26. pure joy radiates from this photo! she is just stunning!

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  27. oh, how i love that child!

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  28. SO much joy! So much love!! Giddy and happy for your wonderful family!! XOXO

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  29. Look how happy she is! She must have felt so loved. Great picture!

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  30. what a beautiful moment! so happy for you!

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  31. This brought tears to my eyes.
    For He who promised is faithful!!

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  32. i can just feel the emotion in this image...love it! she is adorable. SO happy for you guys! :)

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  33. This picture brought tears to my eyes! I love the joy in both of your faces. God is so good! :)

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  34. oh elsa. and those sweet eyes.

    thank you for reminding me {indirectly} to download flo and the machine. love.

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  35. Please check out my latest post

    http://myamazinglifeasamommyandwife.blogspot.com/2011/03/honored.html

    I gave you an award!:)

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  36. What an incredibly beautiful photo! You must feel so complete to have her in your arms finally. Love to you and your entire family!

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  37. LLOOOVEEE THIS!

    Congrats Mom!

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  38. Love it! Sweet girl... So glad she is finally home!

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  39. What a little pumpkin!
    Congratualtions! :-) I hope you are savoring every minute!
    Lots of love and blessings,
    Maggie

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  40. Beautiful capture. Wow! You finally got to hold your Elsa!!!

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  41. YES, the BEST embrace the camera ever!!! So excited your darling baby girl is HOME with her sweet family:)

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  42. she is beautiful! so happy for your family :)

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  43. So excited for you and your family! SHe is beautiful!

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  44. Love love LOVE this! Congratulations!

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  45. finally! how does it feel to be a momma of 5?!

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  46. just such a sweet moment. i can not wait to meet her...seriously. come home just for me.

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  47. oh the happiness in this picture is so raw and real! I didn't realize you were doing a challenge similar to one I have been doing for a handful of weeks. I might double link up with you in the future;0. This is great!

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  48. me thinky today would be a fabulous day for you to write a long blog entry... seriously. we miss you. hope the family is wonderful! been praying for this special time together!
    from,
    a devoted bloggie reader. :-)
    EB

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  49. CONGRATULATIONS!!! words are not enough. i blubbered like a baby watching the video! sooooooo indescribably happy for you!! :)

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  50. this makes my heart so happy to see you with your sweet elsa! congratulations again. blessings to you & your family!

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  51. She's precious. And looks very happy to be in your arms ...

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  52. Your photo is lovely! :D

    Anyway, I'm giving you the Stylish Blogger award. Please do visit my post about it here. Have a great day!

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  53. aww she is precious!!! Congratulations!!! :)

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  54. Love it! Congrats to your fam!!

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