Yay! Those pictures totally brought me to tears! I've been following your journey and praying for your family! What a wonderful miracle to see you all together!!
I just stumbled over to your blog (from Under the Sycamore) and read a whole bunch of post - Love them. I'm a big believer of taking lots of pics of yourself WITH your kids and that is what I encourage all my clients to do with their babies (I'm also a baby photographer, in San Francisco) I just realized that today is also the day your little Elsa is home with your crew, what an exciting news. Congrats! And bless your hearts to bring this little one home to join your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story here with me. Here's is my story as a mother of 2 boys... a cancer mom who refuse to let cancer get in the way of our family - www.adiaryforcooper.com
I have been checking your blog more in the past few days that I ever have, I have been so anxious for you to get Elsa home. So happy to see this post here. I have a look through the photos in the link and oh my goodness...what a welcome your girl got! All that love in one room for her. What a blessing she is. I am praying that your weekend is going great! The Lord is good and your family are now all together. Lots of love to you and your family!! x
Wow Emily, from the other side of the world I rejoice with you! This is so very exciting and I pray that you and your family enjoy an easy transition during the next few days... please don't keep us hanging too long! I've loved being on every step of this journey with you. God is so GOOD!!!
I was SO hoping to see a happy picture since Friday's post. And here it is! Your little girl is finally home :) My brother and his wife recently celebrated one year since their little girl came home. What joy!
Sooooo... I've never met you. I found your blog from Jami's and I don't even know her that well... but I am not exaggerating to say that tears are flowing!!! SOOOO happy to see your girl in your arms FINALLY!!! Thanks so much for sharing such a precious moment with us! What a beautiful picture of our own homecoming someday - glorious day that will be!
I can't tell you how many times I checked your blog this weekend waiting! Gosh she's lovely. I'm so happy for you-- Cried the happy cry looking at the other pictures. :)
oh Emily- what a blessed day in your family! So happy for you to finally have Elsa home- I just cried as I looked at the pics because I've been a reader of your blog for some time now. I'm rejoicing with you- God is good!
what a wonderful and precious gift, to finally have your little girl home with you! i can't wait to hear more stories as the weeks, months and years go on!
SO happy for you and you're family What an amazing blessing. GOD IS GOOD! I will pray for this time for you and your family, may it be an amazing transition and feel just perfect.
Tears of JOY are streaming down my face for the end of your wait and the beginning of Elsa's life with her family! I cannot wait to see her evolve into your precious family!
I got chills looking at the pictures. She is beautiful and the smile on her face tells it all. She is truly blessed to be a part of a loved family. Welcome home Elsa!!!!!!! I have two friends who are close to the end of their adoption process and these pics just made me want to see their new family members more. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a very happy moment to remember always. It gave me the chills. I could not be any happier for your family. What an amazing family you guys are. You absolutely deserve Elsa. She is one lucky girl. :)
YAY!!! March 26th is a very magical day! My daughter turned 11 this year. She has brought me more joy than I ever could have imagined and I just know that Elsa will do the same for your family!!
Oh Mercy! Praise the Lord! These pix are priceless! I can't wait to watch her grow up and be loved as every little girl should be! I love the picture with you and her and your nose is scruntched up- like you're holding back the tears. What an amazing weekend you must have had! can't wait to hear all about it. God is SOOOOOO GOOD!
Love Love Loved the pictures and I can't wait for more!! Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us, it has been so amazing. I couldn't help but crying when I saw your photos, and you don't even know me:)
I can't imagine all the emotions you're going through right now. Praying for your new family of seven! Can't believe all the ways God has answered prayers. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. xoxo
just bawled my eyes out looking at those pictures. and no, i'm not even going to blame it on pregnancy hormones. i can't even imagine how full your heart must feel right now! congrats just doesn't even cut it.
Oh, Emily! Congratulations on Elsa's arrival! She's sooo darling! We'll be praying for the transition as everyone adjusts. She and your husband look like they're sharing a little joke in most of the pictures. So precious.
i have never commented (I don't think) but have read your blog for a few months. I have been praying for you guys and almost cried looking at the pics! Congrats!
thank you for sharing such a delicate moment. i was in tears clicking through each picture. I cannot fathom the relief you must feel having your baby home. i love you guys and i don't even know you. :/...awkward. I'll be praying for this transition that it will be easy and natural for you guys and Elsa.
yo. i appreciate your comments, i really do...unless they involve grammar lessons. if you ask a question, i will definitely reply back to you here. make sure to check back to get your answer...or you can always email me. thanks for taking the time to send some love!
emily! so so happy for you & your family!
ReplyDeletepraying for an easy & joyful transition! :)
I'd like to tuck away in a corner of your house and just soak up some of the love that's just got to be oozing out all over. Oh, Happy Day!
ReplyDeleteYAY! YAY! YAY!!!!!! Congrats Emily! I am SO happy for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratuations, Emily, Elsa and family! She's HOME! Something that she may never really have had without the Anderson crew!
ReplyDeletewelcome home elsa! :]
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! So happy for your family Emily!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing. amazing. gift. Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeletetears. happy happy tears.
ReplyDeletelove this journey that you are on. so inspiring.
maybe somday.
Soooo Sweet, congratulations Anderson Family!
ReplyDeleteAll my love, Ngaio may xx
welcome home! Congrats on your beautiful, new addition.
ReplyDeletei am choking back tears of joy for your all! i can't even imagine how you must feel. i could feel the love through the pictures and in her eyes!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletetears.
ReplyDeletelots of tears.
so happy for you and your family!
enjoy this time together :)
Welcome home Elsa. I'm so happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYay! Those pictures totally brought me to tears! I've been following your journey and praying for your family! What a wonderful miracle to see you all together!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear! Crying tears of joy!
ReplyDeleteYay, how exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily! What an absolutely beautiful moment - your daughter coming HOME! Enjoy every second as you all adjust and celebrate!
ReplyDeleteWhat I sfromaw through tears in my eyes, those are the most gorgeous photos ever. Omg I am so so so so so happy. What a blessing. God is good.
ReplyDeletewow.... God is GREAT! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! The photos brought tears to my eyes. You're incredibly blessed!
ReplyDeletexx
Congratulations!!!!! I am so happy for you and your family. Your faith is truly inspiring!! Look at how all that waiting paid off!!
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely wonderful! i am literally sitting here in tears of joy for your family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeletewater will not stop shooting from my eyes. God is just soooo good!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Emily! Congratulations! I am crying tears of joy for you and I have only "known" you a couple of weeks! So happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your gorgeous family, she looks like she will fit in just wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteLove. It.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home Elsa! I am soaking up the love and happiness that is raditating through the screen right now.
ReplyDeleteJOY! just joy~ :)
ReplyDeletexO
Thank you for allowing readers to share in this wonderful event. I feel so happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, we are so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled over to your blog (from Under the Sycamore) and read a whole bunch of post - Love them. I'm a big believer of taking lots of pics of yourself WITH your kids and that is what I encourage all my clients to do with their babies (I'm also a baby photographer, in San Francisco) I just realized that today is also the day your little Elsa is home with your crew, what an exciting news. Congrats! And bless your hearts to bring this little one home to join your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story here with me. Here's is my story as a mother of 2 boys... a cancer mom who refuse to let cancer get in the way of our family - www.adiaryforcooper.com
ReplyDeleteI have been checking your blog more in the past few days that I ever have, I have been so anxious for you to get Elsa home. So happy to see this post here. I have a look through the photos in the link and oh my goodness...what a welcome your girl got! All that love in one room for her. What a blessing she is. I am praying that your weekend is going great! The Lord is good and your family are now all together. Lots of love to you and your family!! x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Emily and your WHOLE family!
ReplyDeletei am SOOOO stinking excited! seriously, i almost cried reading this post. so happy for your family to begin this new journey!
ReplyDeleteWow Emily, from the other side of the world I rejoice with you! This is so very exciting and I pray that you and your family enjoy an easy transition during the next few days... please don't keep us hanging too long! I've loved being on every step of this journey with you. God is so GOOD!!!
ReplyDeletehappy homecoming day to elsa!
ReplyDeletei've been blogstalking since early sat am with excitement just waiting for these pics!!!!!! my heart swells with you all. just beautiful. congrats. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look so happy that your heart could burst! She's gorgeous! Enjoy these early moments of getting to know each other. I'm so happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteI was SO hoping to see a happy picture since Friday's post. And here it is! Your little girl is finally home :) My brother and his wife recently celebrated one year since their little girl came home. What joy!
ReplyDeleteEmily
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Day! The light in her eyes is remarkable, what a blessed little girl.
WELCOME HOME SWEET GIRL!!! Praise the Lord!!
ReplyDeleteso entirely happy for you and your family. you guys are amazing! and she is a precious angel. .......xoxo
ReplyDeletei love the one with your hubby and elsa. the love in both of their eyes is priceless:) congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family! Can't wait to see what is going to happen next :)
ReplyDeleteAHHHHH! I am so overjoyed for the Anderson family. And she is absolutely stunning. Congrats, Emily!
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy little girl. Little does she know the JOY ahead in her new life. ENjoy every minute.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!! Congratulations on the arrival home of your precious daughter!
ReplyDeleteWow! Look at that smile on your face! That is one joyful mama! So excited for all of you and praying for you as you transition to being a family of 7!
ReplyDeleteI'm bawling like a baby! So happy for you guys. Elsa is beautiful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! This is going to be such an exciting time
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! :)
ReplyDeleteso happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSooooo... I've never met you. I found your blog from Jami's and I don't even know her that well... but I am not exaggerating to say that tears are flowing!!! SOOOO happy to see your girl in your arms FINALLY!!! Thanks so much for sharing such a precious moment with us! What a beautiful picture of our own homecoming someday - glorious day that will be!
ReplyDeleteoh emily, i'm so happy to your family... tears on my eyes...
ReplyDeleteyou are so loved elsa!!!
ReplyDeleteI am bawling. Tears of joy. Love you friend!
ReplyDeleteps. Kid picking his nose. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteElsa's bracelet. Her and Hadley will be two peas in a pod!
Oh my. I don't even have the words. Congrats and much love. I am so happy for your family!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy tears for you. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's so exciting, God bless you and the family!
ReplyDeleteyesssss!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! welcome home, sweet girl!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! your big day finally arrived - I'm so excited for you!!!
ReplyDeletehappy "gotcha day" Elsa!
Congratulations on your first days as a family of SEVEN! many blessings and hugs..Marissa
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you. The pictures are priceless and it's amazing to see God's love at work.
ReplyDeleteohmygosh, that is so amazing and awesome. congratulations. :-)
ReplyDeleteno words, just emotions <3
ReplyDeletebeautiful. so, so, so, SO beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Such an amazing day for you and your now complete family!!!! :o)
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos... beautiful family... so thankful you are all together now!
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, sweet girl. I know you are SO loved!
ReplyDeleteEmily, congratulations to you & your family. So excited to see this post! :)
I can't tell you how many times I checked your blog this weekend waiting! Gosh she's lovely. I'm so happy for you-- Cried the happy cry looking at the other pictures. :)
ReplyDeletexo
Yay o yay o!!! Happy, happy day! Welcome home to Ms. Elsa!
ReplyDeleteoh yay yay yay! beautiful pics, can't help but tear up! sooo happy, praise God!!!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!!! so glad she is safe in your arms and your family is complete!! what a sweet day for you guys! LOVE!
ReplyDeletehillary
oh Emily- what a blessed day in your family! So happy for you to finally have Elsa home- I just cried as I looked at the pics because I've been a reader of your blog for some time now. I'm rejoicing with you- God is good!
ReplyDeleteyaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!!!
ReplyDeletehooray! okay... am I a big fat freak show because I'm crying in my afternoon coffee just a little bit? don't tell.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly happy for YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteCrying happy tears for you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCrying happy tears for you. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! Can't wait for the day we get to bring our little one home! Praying for your family during this time of transition.
ReplyDeleteGlory be to God! How fabulous! Congratulations Anderson family!
ReplyDeletewelcome home! a reunion like no other!!!! happy cocooning...however you choose to do it!
ReplyDeleteSo so so happy for you :-) Over Joyous tears are streaming down my face...
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful and precious gift, to finally have your little girl home with you! i can't wait to hear more stories as the weeks, months and years go on!
ReplyDeletelove. this. picture. heartmelt.
ReplyDeleteSO happy for you and you're family What an amazing blessing. GOD IS GOOD! I will pray for this time for you and your family, may it be an amazing transition and feel just perfect.
ReplyDeleteTears of JOY are streaming down my face for the end of your wait and the beginning of Elsa's life with her family! I cannot wait to see her evolve into your precious family!
ReplyDeleteAMEN! What a joy to share with you and your lovely family! Tears of praise and happiness...can't wait to see more pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for your family, congrats! I'm anxious to see more pictures!
ReplyDeleteSO emotional over this. What an amazing beginning to your life together.
ReplyDeleteCongrats :)
YOu've made my cry TWO DAYS IN A ROW, and I am so happy for your family. :) God bless you all!
ReplyDeletebeautiful......just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the most beautiful blog entries ever. Much love and prayers to your family during this time of joy and adjustment!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Congratulations. She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeyond awesome. Love the pictures!! I so wish I could have been there. Can't wait to meet her.
ReplyDeleteI got chills looking at the pictures. She is beautiful and the smile on her face tells it all. She is truly blessed to be a part of a loved family. Welcome home Elsa!!!!!!! I have two friends who are close to the end of their adoption process and these pics just made me want to see their new family members more. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very happy moment to remember always. It gave me the chills. I could not be any happier for your family. What an amazing family you guys are. You absolutely deserve Elsa. She is one lucky girl. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a homecoming celebration! Welcome home, Elsa! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhoop Whoop she's home. SHE'S HOME!!! So excited for your party of seven!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures. I love the one w/ Mr. Anderson & Elsa, the love on his face for you & his family!!!
ReplyDeleteI bet the wait for you was the hardest ever!!
Can't wait for the upcoming posts. Thanks for sharing w/ us all!
She's HOME!!! Praise the Lord!!!! Oh, we are all sooo excited that your family is complete now!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! March 26th is a very magical day! My daughter turned 11 this year. She has brought me more joy than I ever could have imagined and I just know that Elsa will do the same for your family!!
ReplyDeleteYour family is wonderful and beautiful!!!
Congrats to all of you!!!
emily!!!! so happy for you. so, so happy for you. praying for you all! enjoy, friend.
ReplyDeleteCrying tears of joy for your sweet family! Elsa is beautiful inside and out!
ReplyDelete<3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this amazing moment. Now go snuggle your Elsa to pieces...
ReplyDeletecongratulations! that little girl is soooo lucky to have you all!
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes looking at the pictures of Elsa's homecoming. Congratulations! She's finally HOME!
ReplyDeleteOh Mercy! Praise the Lord! These pix are priceless! I can't wait to watch her grow up and be loved as every little girl should be! I love the picture with you and her and your nose is scruntched up- like you're holding back the tears. What an amazing weekend you must have had! can't wait to hear all about it. God is SOOOOOO GOOD!
ReplyDeleteholy support group, batman. elsa is so loved. got teary eyed looking at the welcome home photos. so happy for you guys em!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I am so happy for your family! I loved the pics...thanks so much for sharing. <3
ReplyDeleteLove Love Loved the pictures and I can't wait for more!! Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us, it has been so amazing. I couldn't help but crying when I saw your photos, and you don't even know me:)
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine all the emotions you're going through right now. Praying for your new family of seven! Can't believe all the ways God has answered prayers. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.
ReplyDeletexoxo
just bawled my eyes out looking at those pictures. and no, i'm not even going to blame it on pregnancy hormones.
ReplyDeletei can't even imagine how full your heart must feel right now! congrats just doesn't even cut it.
My tears filled with eyes with the emotions I saw in those pictures! Congrats Anderson family of 7!
ReplyDeleteElsa you are one incredibly loved little girl.
My heart is swelling with love for your and your COMPLETE family! God bless you.
ReplyDeletelooking at the pics on your friends blog, just makes me cry. I am so happy for you !
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily! Congratulations on Elsa's arrival! She's sooo darling! We'll be praying for the transition as everyone adjusts. She and your husband look like they're sharing a little joke in most of the pictures. So precious.
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm a big ball of mess now! So, so happy for you guys. And for that sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for our baby to come home too!
so exciting emily!!! makes me want to cry!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Amazing. Just amazing. It's so surreal that she's home. Cannot WAIT to see more photos of her integrated into your sweet fam. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind but I blogged about your incredibly amazing news today.
ReplyDeletehttp://justagirlandherboys.blogspot.com/2011/03/exciting-news.html
Oh Emily, you have this pregnant, hormonal woman in a puddle of emotions right now.
ReplyDeleteemily, congratulations!!! Finally. I'm so happy for you and your family
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and your cute family! You can just see the love pouring out in those pictures!! And she is just too adorable...congrats!!
ReplyDeleteO my! The pictures are so colorful and happy! I'm seriously trying to hold it together here. CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeletei have never commented (I don't think) but have read your blog for a few months. I have been praying for you guys and almost cried looking at the pics! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteyay!!!! can't wait to see more pictures!!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing such a delicate moment. i was in tears clicking through each picture. I cannot fathom the relief you must feel having your baby home. i love you guys and i don't even know you. :/...awkward. I'll be praying for this transition that it will be easy and natural for you guys and Elsa.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know you and I cried a little looking those pictures. I'm soooo happy for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every second ;)
just came through your BEAUTIFUL blog...so inspiring. love this pic
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Praying for fast transitioning and grace for your whole family!
ReplyDeleteI fell asleep last night praying for your family as you adjust to being a family of seven. Can't wait to keep reading of your adventures! :-)
ReplyDeletewow...what an incredible time this must be for your entire family! so touching to see this special moments!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!! I definitely shed some tears after watching the video. What a beautiful sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!
Golly, I'm all teared up. I'm so happy for you and your wonderful family! Welcome home, Elsa!
i'm crying.
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