Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Expressions...

Today's theme at The Gallery is Expressions. As it's almost a year since I flew home to welcome this little chap into the world, I thought I would use this photograph (with my sister's permission of course!). It was such a privilege to be there! As much as I love his expression at his arrival into the world, I will never forget my sister's expression at being given her baby for the very first time (and I am not sure how I managed to take it through my tears!). If there's something I do regret about moving away from home, it's missing out on my nephew! I can't believe he's almost a year old and I can't wait to see him very soon to give him a huge cuddle for his first birthday.


You can read about my mad dash to be at his birth here...

and you can see other entries at today's Gallery here:
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22 comments:

  1. Karin @ Cafe Bebe23 February 2011 at 11:14

    Wow! Very special! Thanks so much for sharing it. It's hard to be away from family isn't it?

    Karin

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  2. Katy from Modern Mummy23 February 2011 at 11:21

    I actually LOVE this picture. Its so beautiful - and making me very broody!! Hello by the way :) Am following you now :) x x

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  3. Emma23 February 2011 at 11:32

    Thanks Karin! It is hard sometimes...

    Hi MM! I am following you too, your blog looks great! Emma

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  4. Indiapink23 February 2011 at 11:50

    Ahh you have made me cry! I can't believe it's a year either!! (We are very lucky to have such a special photo, thanks for being there, I was so pleased you made it especially as we thought it was a false alarm) We wish you were here too but we know that what you are doing is definitely the best thing for your family. We love you all very much and can't wait to see you. (You do realise I'm going to book you for number 2 don't you!!)
    xxx

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  5. Emma23 February 2011 at 11:54

    Is there something you need to tell me?? xxx

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  6. achan23 February 2011 at 13:05

    That's really special to have been there when he was born. I don't think I would like to see a baby being born, esp after doing 3 times myself!!!

    I can't believe that a newborn can have such strong facial expression...or maybe I just forgot!! Has he changed much?

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  7. Emma@christmascupboard23 February 2011 at 13:08

    WOW! Thankyou for sharing such a special moment! Truly beautiful x

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  8. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 13:29

    I have tears in my eyes too! The moment a parent lays eyes on their child the first time is big, very big. Fantastic you made the big moment.

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  9. SusanKMann23 February 2011 at 13:48

    Babies have great expressions. Hugs and thank you for sharing such a wonderful but difficult time for you. Being away from family is hard. x

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  10. Emma23 February 2011 at 15:25

    Thanks Ladies! It was an incredible moment,and I was lucky to make it! The only thing I found hard was knowing how much pain she was in!! Yes Achan, he has changed a lot, he has lots of hair now and is on the move! Luckily I think he kind of remembers who I am when I see him!

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  11. Jenny23 February 2011 at 15:57

    What an amazing photo and hw wonderful for you to have been there! Thanks for visiting my blog x

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  12. InceyWinceyMummy23 February 2011 at 16:55

    Oh my god, amazing. I so wish I'd had an extra person at my births to take photos straight away. Nice photos. Flattering photos. Not shots of my face with HUGE bags under my eyes, sweaty forehead, red cheeks and a bit of blood thrown into the mix somewhere!!

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  13. Anonymous23 February 2011 at 20:47

    That's the best photo I've seen in the blogosphere for some time. I absolutely love it. x

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  14. Emma23 February 2011 at 21:45

    Thanks so much Rosie! Glad you like it! Emma x

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  15. Rachel24 February 2011 at 15:56

    What a sweet photo and story - I agree that nephews are so very precious - I find it hard living so far from mine too!
    ~M

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  16. Kerry24 February 2011 at 20:39

    That is a fantastic photo I have to say brilliant xx

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  17. About JollyJilly24 February 2011 at 20:52

    beautiful picture

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  18. Anonymous25 February 2011 at 00:19

    LOVE this picture. One to treasure. x

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  19. Emma25 February 2011 at 00:27

    Indeed they are and indeed it is MM...

    Thank you Kerry and JJ!

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  20. Emma25 February 2011 at 00:32

    Thank you MAR, not sure why but your comment didn't appear until after I had replied above... x

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  21. helloitsgemma25 February 2011 at 12:14

    great take on the theme and wonderful photo.

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  22. Anonymous27 February 2011 at 19:47

    A very emotional photo, bringing back memories... xx

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