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:

Amber said...

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

yeoldesandwichshoppeva said...

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

Jennifer said...

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

Hershey's Moma said...

Such a beautiful picture!

Amy H. said...

perfectly said "one of the best" FOR SURE.

life chasers said...

My favorite to date! Gosh she's adorable!

Fawn Teresi said...

Congrats! I love everything about this photo :)

Amanda said...

Love this photo!!

Malissa said...

So sweet :)

Tara said...

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

Wendy said...

I would agree! What a beautiful embrace!

angie said...

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

isa dona said...

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

Jennifer said...

So happy for your family. Beautiful photo! :)

lesley said...

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

Inspiring Mrs. G said...

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

Danyelle said...

You both look so happy!

Becky said...

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!

Nikki said...

Hands down the best!

Mirys + Guigo + Nina said...

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

Jessica said...

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

Martha said...

So exciting for you. Welcome to mothering 5!

melinda said...

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

mama said...

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

Sarah Barry said...

elsa is beautiful and you look so happy mama!

Ashley said...

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!

MJ said...

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

Conni said...

She is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

Our Family of Four said...

Super sweet!

Mommy Girl said...

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!

Tiffany said...

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

amy said...

oh, how i love that child!

Kristine said...

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

Jami said...

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

Jen | Our Happy Family said...

what a beautiful moment! so happy for you!

alicia said...

love

Lauren said...

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

Dawn Trest said...

LOVE this! ...precious.

sarah @ life {sweet} life said...

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

Simply Domestic said...

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

MellieButterfly said...

oh elsa. and those sweet eyes.

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

Mrs.G said...

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

I gave you an award!:)

Sydney said...

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

Stunning- said...

LLOOOVEEE THIS!

Congrats Mom!

Mariah said...

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

Mamasita said...

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

Erin said...

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

mindy said...

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

Stacy said...

she is beautiful! so happy for your family :)

Summer said...

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

Amanda T said...

Love love LOVE this! Congratulations!

2littlehooligans said...

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

Jami Nato said...

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

Casey Martinez said...

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!

Mommy Elizabeth said...

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

Rach said...

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

Natalie said...

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

Sarah said...

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

Janice said...

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!

Lovely Little Nest said...

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

Cindy said...

Love it! Congrats to your fam!!