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Just About My Favorite Photo I’ve Ever Laid Eyes On

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane

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From my friend Erin’s blog.

That’s her and that’s her baby.

And although maybe this photograph can be titled “Meeting for the First Time” it is very apparent in his eyes that he has known her for awhile.

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September 14, 2010 ยท 31 Comments

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  1. Carin says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:21 am

    Beautiful!

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  2. Seizing My Day says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:29 am

    Oh my goodness!! love love!

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  3. twinkietotmom says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Oh my! It does make my heart melt…and my ovaries ache just a bit! What a handsome little fella, and so alert for being brand new! I love when moments like this are captured on film to cherish forever!

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  4. Carrie says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:24 am

    That is a great picture!!

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  5. sweetpea says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    adorable!

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  6. Pam says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    you know you're killing me here Sarah?? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. For the Love of Naps - Sarah says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    oh goodness, that little one looks like she wants to get her arms out and grab at her mama's face! SO CUTE! Makes my next 19 weeks that much longer! I can't believe I will have another moment like that.

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  8. SZM says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    That is the sweetest photo. ever.

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  9. Molly Melnick says

    September 14, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    What a special moment. Good luck to the mommy and wishes for lots more special moments ahead.

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  10. Rebecca says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    Oh my. That makes me want another moment like that. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  11. Susan R says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    I love it, babies just know don't they?

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  12. Farmgirl Paints says

    September 14, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    you're right a little teary! precious!!!

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  13. NanaDiana says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:27 pm

    OMGosh! What a precious picture…he's loving his Mama and the expression on her face is priceless…absolutely priceless! Diana

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  14. sara says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    ahh, i have goosebumps & tears in my eyes. what a wonderful picture. thank you for sharing it!

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  15. Anonymous says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    So sweet. Babies are so wise when they first come to us, aren't they?

    The first time I looked at my son, I had an overwhelming feeling that I'd known him "before". He was very familiar to me, right away. Very cool.

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  16. Cardalls says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    AWWW! Five of my favorite moments in life are those where I saw my babies for the 1st time…you just KNOW them and know they came straight from God!

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  17. Unknown says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Oh, wow! It's like they are both thinking at the same time, "I finally get to see your face!"

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  18. {cindy} says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    I agree with Pam…you're killing me!!:)
    Praying for one more moment just like that!
    Enjoy the day

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  19. joanne says

    September 14, 2010 at 5:40 pm

    Thanks for sharing what a priceless photo, that made my day!!

    I just found your blog and I think I will be stalking it ๐Ÿ™‚
    Hope you don't mind…… Looks like you have some great advice, ideas, etc. etc…… here. Thanks!

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  20. vera says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Oh great, Sarah, I'm about to call the urologist and cancel that upcoming procedure! LOVE this picture – it is seriously amazing and makes my heart pitter patter, even though I don't know this mama and her baby, I DO KNOW that moment (and how priviledged I feel that I know it!!!)

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  21. Gretchen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    So beautiful!

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  22. Erin Southwell says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:34 pm

    Thank you so much Sarah. I've said it before and will continue to say it: you are awesome!! So glad to be your friend.

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  23. Anonymous says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:40 pm

    Awww…so cute!

    -FringeGirl

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  24. Jen says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    That is just about the sweetest thing I have ever seen!!!!!

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  25. Amnah says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    Okay… crying. Now I want another baby!

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  26. Molly {Eeny Meeny & Moe} says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    Failed – I teared! The bottom half of the photo was blocked in my reader, so I didn't "get it" until I scrolled down – so precious!!

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  27. Christy says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    LOVED this! Thanks for reminding me how important being a mother is!

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  28. LizzyP says

    September 15, 2010 at 2:24 am

    Awesome. I have a feeling you're right about what that little guy already knew.

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  29. Mama Bear says

    September 15, 2010 at 6:59 am

    They stare straight into your soul…sweet wittle bitties! Love it! I also want another baby now, thanks. lol

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  30. Julie H says

    September 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Awww what a sweet picture!

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  31. Kim says

    September 24, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I recently found out I'm having a baby boy in January. Yeah, I cried.

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