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Old 11-21-2008, 01:15 PM
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Celebrating Adoption Slideshow

The photographer who did our Celebrating Adoption photo session a couple of weeks ago made an online slideshow for us of all the images she took. She set it to the perfect music, I think. Even with Jake sitting right here on my lap as I type, I can hardly believe it is me holding him in these photos! I marvel at how lucky I am to be the mother of the 2 most beautiful children in the world (I'm not biased or anything)! I just wanted to share! I pray all the children who are still waiting to come home make it home SOON. The wait is unbearable but soooooo worth it.

Here is the link: http://maggiemcdonaldphotography.com/slideshows/BrownFam/
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Old 11-21-2008, 01:23 PM
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Ahhhhh!

So Beautiful!!!!!

Great Pictures!!!!!
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Old 11-21-2008, 02:20 PM
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WOW!!! I LOVE IT!!!

Such a beautiful way to preserve your memories.
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Old 11-21-2008, 04:02 PM
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Absolutely beautiful!!!
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Old 11-21-2008, 04:11 PM
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That was beautiful! All the pictures are great! I love the one of your daughter with the sun peaking through the leaves. And I also love of of your son not looking at the camera but he has a solomn look on his face. Wow! She took tons of pictures of you all!
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Old 11-21-2008, 04:51 PM
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Beautiful! You will cherish it always! What a beautiful family! thanks for sharing.
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Old 11-21-2008, 06:27 PM
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The video is beautiful! I love the B&W's and the one where you are kissing your son in B&W is stunning-a million dollar picture!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 11-21-2008, 06:46 PM
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so beautiful!! both kids are so cute!
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Old 11-21-2008, 06:52 PM
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Wow! I was overwhelmed by the music! It brought tears to my eyes! I wonder who the artist is and what the song is? If you find out, could you let us know? I just loved it! Your photos are fabulous! Your daughter's eyes are mesmerizing! You have a beautiful, loving family and you all look so happy to be together! Congratulations! I hope you have a very happy life together!

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Old 11-21-2008, 06:59 PM
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just beautiful -
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Old 11-21-2008, 11:28 PM
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That is awesome! What beautiful pics of a beautiful family!!!

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Old 11-22-2008, 06:36 PM
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That is amazing! You have beautiful children!!
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Old 11-23-2008, 04:39 AM
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What a gorgeous family. I know you will always cherish this!
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Old 11-23-2008, 06:16 AM
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What precious, beautiful, absolutely stunning pictures Heidi! So glad that Jake is finally HOME!
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