Capturing the Moments

by Melissa @ The Inspired Room | Apr 17, 2009 | Authentic Living, Traditions & Memory Making

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Part of finding beauty in life is savoring the little moments. A lot of life is stressful, busy, hardwork, often forgettable and quite unremarkable. And, many days are downright painful and difficult.

That is what is so sacred about beautiful moments. They come and go so quickly we can miss their significance. We might be looking for something bigger and more dramatic and miss the beauty of what was right in front of us all along.

Ever since my children were first born, I have made a habit out of capturing little photos in my mind of the moments I wanted to treasure.

Sweet eyelashes fluttering over big blue eyes {remember those eyes so beautiful and innocent}
Chubby cheeks covered in sweet potatoes {linger on that baby face to remember it always!}.
Hugs by soft dimpled baby arms {don’t forget this feeling!}.
Singing soft lullabies to a sleepy boy {remember how precious he is!}
Two sisters laughing in the backseat of the car {I love their laughter, don’t forget how it sounded!}.
A little brother running to hug big sisters {my heart is full, remember this moment forever!}
Kids blowing bubbles on the porch {savor the sweetness, will this be the last time they blow bubbles?}

I had my parents over to our house at Easter. My middle daughter was looking through photos to find ones to put in her senior class slide show. “Remember this mom?,” she’d call over to me. Pretty soon we had all gathered around and savored the memories we had captured in pictures.

We laughed, we cried, we remembered and we shared the little things, the seemingly small moments that could be so easily forgotten if we haven’t captured them in our hearts — and fortunately, in pictures.

Capturing and treasuring those memories is what a joy-filled and beautiful life is about…it isn’t living the perfect life, or having life go exactly like we’d hope all the time, but it is living a life where we recognize what is precious when we see it.

Capturing the Moments

I have a great SURPRISE! giveaway today to help you in your endeavor to capture and share those memories! Kodak is giving away this wonderful prize, one Kodak Easyshare Digital Frame, to a reader of The Inspired Room!

KODAK EASYSHARE W1020 Wireless Digital Frames with Home Decor Kit — $269.95

These wireless frames come with a home decor kit that allows it to easily fit into any home aesthetic! With capabilities that include wireless access to stream photos from kodakgallery and flickr, to getting updates on news, weather and sports, this frame has it all with the ease of the KODAK QuickTouch Border.

The best part is, because of Kodak technology you can automatically send and receive pictures from KODAK Gallery members right on your frame with the Picture Mail feature so that you are constantly connected. To learn more visit Kodak!

Capturing the Moments

Just leave a comment here to be entered. If you share a beautiful life post on today’s Mr. Linky and link back to this post, (you can do this any time over the weekend or before the contest ends), you’ll get a second entry! Put this link on twitter and share the tweet here for another entry! This giveaway is now closed

What special moments did you capture this week?
How did you find or create something beautiful?

Share with us in the comments or via a link on Mr. Linky! Remember, all Mr. Linky links MUST BE TO A SPECIFIC POST RELEVANT TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE. No home page links or it confuses me and I have to delete!

PS. Emily at Chatting at the Sky is celebrating beautiful ordinary moments on Tuesdays with her “Unwrapped Posts!” I’m linking up!

290 Comments

We are THAT family on April 17, 2009 at 1:05 am

What an amazing prize! I would love this! Thanks, Melissa!

We are THAT familys inspiring blog post..DIYP#41-Dollar Store Art
Pretty Organizer on April 17, 2009 at 1:40 am

Melissa, just posted my 12 homemaking subjects post…. and HOPING that I’ll be lucky enough to feature that little high tech frame in my house! What a great day…. girl, you’re quite the lady of blogland!

Pretty Organizers inspiring blog post..Pretty Organizers for Sale and a Giveaway
twinkle on April 17, 2009 at 2:12 am

My link is of some of my flowers blooming in my yard. The rain was coming and I knew I needed to capture their beauty…

twinkles inspiring blog post..I Dreamed A Dream…
Melissa D on April 17, 2009 at 2:35 am

I’d love this for myself, but I think I’d give it to my grandparents so that we could send them surprise pictures of our girls (and the new baby soon to arrive). We live 2,000 miles away and it would be a blessing to keep in touch this way in addition to the usual phone calls and snail mail. :-)
abeachcottage on April 17, 2009 at 2:44 am

hi melissa

I joined in today, thanks for hosting.

You know, I really am trying to make the most of thing and making life beautiful with little touches – actually quite easy and so apt for this economic climate that is trickling through to each of us

i need to get my photos out but can’t face the emotions lol!

happy weekend

Sarah
ABeachCottage
gina on April 17, 2009 at 3:29 am

Well, we found the perfect home to create a beautiful life (and more memories) in this week! It doesn’t get much better than that. Oh wait, it will be pretty great to unleash my paintbrush in it. ;)

ginas inspiring blog post..we got a house!
Jane on April 17, 2009 at 3:31 am

http://janezlifeandtimes.wordpress.com/2009/04/17/beautiful-moments/
Jane on April 17, 2009 at 3:33 am

I forgot to write anything…these are two the 1st 2 TNG’s in my family.
Love these Inspired ideas…
Hattie on April 17, 2009 at 3:38 am

Thanks for this timely post! I’ve been trying to savor every single moment I have with my sweet granddaughter as she grows older!
Marcie on April 17, 2009 at 3:40 am

Those are the sweetest little toes. Great shot!
Happy Friday!
Marcie

Marcies inspiring blog post..Something Wonderous is Happening…In Shelley Noble’s Halfland
Nicole on April 17, 2009 at 3:43 am

After my little 2 year old and I have an experience (along with her baby brother, of course), we come home and re-create it through art. This week we went to visit an older friend and family. We came home and talked about the fun we had while we made play dough images of the family and then drew them and watercolored them. It’s like a photo but the making of it helps us relive the moment.

I’m giving away a set of Mother’s Day cards that say something meaningful at my blog this weekend, hope you’ll join me: http://www.burningbushes.org

Nicoles inspiring blog post..Did They Really Say ‘Let’s Return to Egypt?’
Debbie on April 17, 2009 at 3:57 am

Hey, would love to have the frame, I love taking pictures of my grandkids. also love outside pictures.

This is the first time on here for me, but have been enjoying reading all about your great stuff.

Thanks , Debbie
Vee on April 17, 2009 at 4:07 am

Those senior photo/video displays are always so moving. I get teary remembering the song that my niece chose and the pictures she selected. I don’t think that the albums are put back together yet and that was six years ago!

Wonderful list, Melissa…

Vees inspiring blog post..Pencil Caddy
Becky K. on April 17, 2009 at 4:10 am

I agree so much with this post. It is an area that I am
improving in … It is never too late, is it?

I would be thrilled to win the Kodak Frame.
So, enter me please…((Smile))

Have a very awesome weekend!

Becky K.s inspiring blog post..Beautiful Spring Flowers and More…
Mrs.Rabe on April 17, 2009 at 4:13 am

That is quite a picture frame!

Mrs.Rabes inspiring blog post..More Easter Photos
Lamp Tramp on April 17, 2009 at 4:17 am

What a thought provoking post… we all have our memories, nothing can take them away.

Lamp Tramps inspiring blog post..CHANDELIER MAKEOVER
Deanna on April 17, 2009 at 4:24 am

Amazing give away!!
aspengirl on April 17, 2009 at 4:27 am

this would be so fun!
Robin Rane' ~ All Things Heart and Home on April 17, 2009 at 4:27 am

Wonderful idea for a giveaway on Beautiful Life Friday~
Snapshots in time…
Robin
All Things Heart and Home

Robin Rane’ ~ All Things Heart and Homes inspiring blog post..Texas Caviar 2 ways!
Jenn Harrison on April 17, 2009 at 4:37 am

LOVE the blog! Would love to be entered in the contest! Thanks!

Jenn Harrisons inspiring blog post..January 1996
Jenna on April 17, 2009 at 4:44 am

What a great giveaway! I also linked up to my vegetable garden progress.

Jenna @ Newlywedss inspiring blog post..Summer Garden week 5
Heather on April 17, 2009 at 4:44 am

This would also make a great mothers day present!!!
teresa on April 17, 2009 at 4:47 am

Melissa,
Your post is “especially” special today. I totally understand the importance of capturing those special moments. This week I have all my children and their children home- this doesn’t happen very often in fact the last time we were all in the same place at the same time was around 5 years ago! So lots of pictures are going to be taken and tons of hugs given out.
Thanks for hosting this series- you are the best.
Have a wonderful day-
Teresa

teresas inspiring blog post..Saved-
Pam on April 17, 2009 at 4:51 am

What a generous give away! I have linked a post about a beautiful bloggers art.

Pams inspiring blog post..I Am So Hooked On This Banner
asouthernmomofthree on April 17, 2009 at 4:55 am

I would LOVE win this fabulous digital frame!!!!!!! Happy weekend:)
Queen of Fifty Cents on April 17, 2009 at 4:59 am

That frame would look VERY good at my house, flashing pics of my furry guys!

Queen of Fifty Centss inspiring blog post..T-BIRDS AND TEAPOTS AND A TEA TOWEL TOO
{The Momma in Pearls} on April 17, 2009 at 5:01 am

OH what a great surprise!! Yes I totally agree about capturing the moments. Sometimes I worry about my child becoming annoyed with his mother constantly with a camera in his face. But later i know I will cherish every smile, wink, giggle or CRY!

Great series!!!
Andrea on April 17, 2009 at 5:01 am

Great post! A great reminder for me.
And what a great giveaway to go along with it!
Emily on April 17, 2009 at 5:03 am

What an awesome giveaway!! Thanks, Melissa!

Emily@remodelingthislifes inspiring blog post..Link Love: Even Walls Fall Down
Cathy on April 17, 2009 at 5:14 am

Melissa,
Our children grow so quickly in such a short time. As parents we encourage them to spread their wings, and go forward in their lives. Having cherished photos lets us keep a bit of them forever young in our hearts.
The post I am linking to you today is about a beautiful place that always fills me with inspiration. Have a wonderful weekend…..~Cathy~

Cathy @ The Stylish Houses inspiring blog post..Amsterdam Blue
Meredith on April 17, 2009 at 5:24 am

Hi Melissa,

I haven’t linked this week as I fear my posts are a bit random for the series. In amongst all that randomness, lots of special moments that captured a moment in time that while not so special to others, are priceless to me.

Thanks for sharing your personal experiences – it must be wonderful to have grown up kids and share those precious memories together!

Meredith.

Merediths inspiring blog post..Road Trip!
Joy Cronauer...Joy at Home on April 17, 2009 at 5:27 am

Wow, you put that so perfectly into words! I love decorating…I love all things regarding design. I am a real estate agents/stager who gave up her job and is now home with little ones again. I started blogging and my whole blog has turned into finding the ‘joy at home.’ Some days are down right dreary but even the dull days are filled with little glimpses of sunshine when you stop and soak up the subtle sweet moments of childhood! Thanks for todays post, enjoy your weekend!

Joy Cronauer…Joy at Homes inspiring blog post..
Amanda-The Eck Life on April 17, 2009 at 5:30 am

oooo I would puffy heart love one of these! Thanks Melissa!!

Amanda-The Eck Lifes inspiring blog post..The Big Reveal!
Perri on April 17, 2009 at 5:31 am

I captured some precious moments with my sister and her youngest child this past weekend. My niece is 5 years old and is already turning into a young girl. I love spending time with both of my nieces (they absolutely love holding a private modeling session for me and the camera)!
Cathy on April 17, 2009 at 5:32 am

This is a fantastic giveaway…it would be wonderful to win and fill with “Beautiful Life” pictures!! I am also working on a graduation slide-show. (The final one of three, which makes it a bit more bittersweet than the first two. Looking through our pictures has been great fun.)
I’m hoping to get a post up and link with your Mr. Linky.

Cathys inspiring blog post..A Woman Inspired Online Conference
Adrienne S on April 17, 2009 at 5:33 am

What a great giveaway! I just got a new camera.
linda on April 17, 2009 at 5:35 am

Finally bought a digital camera and I’ve been having a blast! I would love to win this prize. Love your blog.
realmomma on April 17, 2009 at 5:36 am

I wrote a post yesterday about the beauty of my dirty little two year old boy. I, unfortunately, did not have a camera on hand; so, hopefully I did a good job describing him.
Julie York on April 17, 2009 at 5:39 am

Love your blog!!! I too would enjoy the Kodak digital picture frame. We purchased one to give as a Christmas gift for my husband’s mom. It was so much fun to upload the pictures, but in the end it was HARD to give it away. I really wanted to put it in my OWN living room!!
grace and peace,
julie
Julia on April 17, 2009 at 5:41 am

These Kodak digital frames really are great. We gave one to my grandmother for her birthday and she LOVES it. She invites people into her room at the retirement home to watch the little slideshows on them of her family. :-)

Thanks for hosting this fun party. Have a wonderful weekend!!

Julia @ Hooked on Housess inspiring blog post..Hooked on Fridays: Beach Cottage Love
kari on April 17, 2009 at 5:42 am

I agree whole heartily with you..every since my son was born I have made sure to stop and take in every little moment. Taking pictures of all the little things. I’m sure some people wouldn’t understand the pictures or think they were good but all of these pictures will remind me one day of the precious little baby I was blessed with :)
I would love a digital frame so that the thousands of pictures could be viewed everyday!
Candace on April 17, 2009 at 5:46 am

That is such a nice digital pic frame!! I’d love to take my son out (5) and take pics with him for the frame.

Candaces inspiring blog post..Child of the 80’s
Cherri Engle on April 17, 2009 at 5:48 am

What an awesome frame. The technology these days just blows my mind. I enjoy your blog and visit it often. It has great inspiration not only for the home but for the heart as well. I appreciate you opening yourself up to the world.

Cherri Engles inspiring blog post..‘After’ photos of the Furniture re-do
Wendy on April 17, 2009 at 5:50 am

That is a wonderful giveaway! As the wife of a photographer and a would-be photographer myself, I am so grateful for the beautiful photos we have of our children. They capture those moments in time that I never want to forget.

Wendys inspiring blog post..Frugal Friday~
Meredith on April 17, 2009 at 5:53 am

What a fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win! Have a great weekend!

Merediths inspiring blog post..{Hoppy Easter}
Laura M on April 17, 2009 at 5:57 am

Great giveaway! Thanks! :)
Gail on April 17, 2009 at 6:02 am

Great giveaway! I got a digital camera just a few weeks ago, so this would be wonderful to win and be able to display my photos. I’m new to your website and I’m really enjoying it. Thank you for inspiring us!
katevp on April 17, 2009 at 6:07 am

wow, that IS an awesome giveaway!
Lisa Perry on April 17, 2009 at 6:07 am

These digital frames are great…we’ve purchased them for both sets of grandparents but not for our own home. Would be great for all the pictures of our three little girls!

I’ve been following your blog for a few weeks and am always inspired!
*Christy* on April 17, 2009 at 6:12 am

What an awesome giveaway! I’ve been wanting one of those digital frames F.OR.E.V.E.R.!!!
Wendy on April 17, 2009 at 6:12 am

I just discovered your blog from & Unlimited. Great site! I’ll be back for more.

Wendys inspiring blog post..Me and My Shadow
Shannan on April 17, 2009 at 6:15 am

One of my favorite aspects of blogging is that it’s such a wonderful way to preserve memories. It’s my version of scrapbooking! :)

Shannans inspiring blog post..Give Me Dirt
Trist on April 17, 2009 at 6:16 am

I am afraid I need a new camera.
Susan on April 17, 2009 at 6:17 am

My link is of my daughter who made her own Easter Dress! It has brought in a lot of comments! Very inspiring for her! Thanks for this giveaway.

Susans inspiring blog post..SHOW & TELL Time
Trish on April 17, 2009 at 6:18 am

I am afraid I need a new camera and need to practice proof-reading.

Trishs inspiring blog post..Teach Me Your Way
Susan on April 17, 2009 at 6:18 am

I’ve always loved those Kodak Picture frames! Thank you for the review and a chance to win!

Susans inspiring blog post..SHOW & TELL Time
kirwin on April 17, 2009 at 6:19 am

I love this post. I was just tagged to blog about 5 things I love about being a mother. My 5 moments are similar to yours. And the really funny thing…you and I picked photos from the same Flickr artist!!

kirwins inspiring blog post..I’ve been tagged
Susan on April 17, 2009 at 6:22 am

I’m susieqtpie on twitter and just tweeted this for you!!!

Capturing the Moments: Share and Win Kodak Easyshare Picture Frame http://tinyurl.com/cpgdvc

Thanks!

Susans inspiring blog post..SHOW & TELL Time
Melissa on April 17, 2009 at 6:23 am

Hi, what a wonderful way to display your photos! I like the fact that it’s cordless!

I’m trying to capture those beautiful moments with my two little boys. I guess that’s why i take sooo many photos! I just want to always remember all these special moments of when they are so little!
Kate on April 17, 2009 at 6:26 am

That frame would definitely be a great way to kick start my desire to have more pictures of friends and family around the house!
Stephanie B on April 17, 2009 at 6:27 am

I have just started to read up on these digital picture frames. They look really neat!

Stephanie Bs inspiring blog post..The Wonderful Smell of Wet Wool
Vickie on April 17, 2009 at 6:35 am

I love capturing the moment in your mind. We are expecting our first great grandson in July and will have the opportunity to capture more precious moments.
Nina H. on April 17, 2009 at 6:36 am

This would be great to show my wedding pictures in!
Claire (Little Miss) on April 17, 2009 at 6:38 am

I read your blog every day, regardless of if you have these fabu giveaways or not. Love your blog.

Claire (Little Miss)s inspiring blog post..I’m Tired
Miss Sandy on April 17, 2009 at 6:39 am

I agree, it is the small things that tend to wind themselves around the heart and return to memory. What a great give away! I left a link back as well as alerted my readers to visit for a chance to win. I hope you have a weekend full of beautiful and priceless moments!

Miss Sandys inspiring blog post..Spring Garden Party Ideas…..
Paula on April 17, 2009 at 6:41 am

what a fun giveaway!!! Please enter me too!

Paulas inspiring blog post..Another full day!
Jennifer White on April 17, 2009 at 6:42 am

I have some special pictures of my children when they were young. I wish I had more and I wish I took more now. Great giveaway. I jumped to your blog from Twitter.
Jennifer White on April 17, 2009 at 6:44 am

I have some special pictures of my children when they were young. I wish I had more and I wish I took more now. Great giveaway. I jumped to your blog from Twitter.
I RT’d this giveaway on Twitter too.
Jen on April 17, 2009 at 6:45 am

You had me at the wireless….
I have one but can’t find a perfect spot for it since we have to plug it in. :)

Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlams inspiring blog post..Frugal Fashionista – Designer outfits
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ on April 17, 2009 at 6:47 am

Thanks for the great give-a-way!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

~ ~Ahrisha~ ~s inspiring blog post..Bakin’ Cookies
Shilo on April 17, 2009 at 6:48 am

Wow! Those are amazing! I think we need to get my folks one so we can send it pictures of the kids while we are overseas!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Shilo

Shilos inspiring blog post..And Suddenly I’m the Fastest Girl in the 5th Grade Again…
Myrnie on April 17, 2009 at 6:54 am

What a nice surprise to find as I post my weekly Beautiful Life post! What a fun giveaway.

You’re absolutely right- we need to remember up the little moments, and never wait for the “big ones” to appear.

Myrnies inspiring blog post..Create
Jennifer on April 17, 2009 at 6:55 am

Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to win this!!
God bless

A Southern Sanctuary

Jennifers inspiring blog post..I joined the party!
Debbykay on April 17, 2009 at 6:56 am

My dear Melissa,

You are so right…capturing and treasuring moments with our children (even if they are adults!) is what makes our lives beautiful! Nothing gives me greater joy than spending time with my daughter and her husband and my son! The time just goes too fast from when we can hold their little feet in our hands and when we walk with them as they give their hand and heart to another! What joy!

Blessings,
Debbykay

Debbykays inspiring blog post..Friday’s Fresh Flowers
Rhoda on April 17, 2009 at 7:01 am

Well, count me in for the giveaway! How fun would that be. I don’t have any techy gadgets like that around the house.

Have a great weekend!

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalitys inspiring blog post..A Guestroom Makeover: Cote de Texas
Kelly on April 17, 2009 at 7:02 am

I did not take a picture of it, but my daughter said the cutest thing the other morning in the car on the way to daycare. At the next stoplight I pulled out my notebook and wrote it down. This is what she said:
Lauren (almost 3) talking to Megan (4.5). You are a big kid cause I am a little kid. I am this big (patting her own head).

Kellys inspiring blog post..Making Crayons
Laura on April 17, 2009 at 7:08 am

Love Kodak anything, awesome!!

Lauras inspiring blog post..Organize your paper clutter ~ Online workshop giveaway!
Arielle on April 17, 2009 at 7:14 am

Sometimes we have so many pictures that I want to display, but I don’t want to risk overloading our house with frames. What a great way of getting the best of both worlds!

Arielles inspiring blog post..Spring Spruce-Up
stacey on April 17, 2009 at 7:15 am

easter memories! this was the first year, at age three, my son finally *got* the easter bunny. it was so fun watching him hunt for eggs and seeing the surprise on his face when he found his basket full of little goodies on the fireplace! :)
Susan on April 17, 2009 at 7:29 am

I am from a family of 80 immediate relatives, so this frame is exactly what I need. I love to look at pictures “to remember”. It just takes so long with this big family. Love the picture of the baby’s feet. They don’t stay that small very long.
Angie on April 17, 2009 at 7:31 am

This last week I captured a fort my 4 yr old had made. This is a typical thing in our home and I was so glad to have gotten it on camera. He was so proud and having the time of his life. LOVE IT! :)

Fabulous giveaway!

Angie @ The Creative Mamas inspiring blog post..choosing to see the miracles.
Shawn/Lifeatbuttercupfarm on April 17, 2009 at 7:35 am

I have gifted this frame to a couple of family members, but I don’t have one for myself! How fun it would be to have a slideshow playing with some of my photos!

Shawn/Lifeatbuttercupfarms inspiring blog post..Edison’s Winter Estate Pt. 2
Mrs. Petrie on April 17, 2009 at 7:39 am

Wow, that frame is great! Much better than the $59 I’ve been eyeing. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mrs. Petries inspiring blog post..I {Heart} Hot Glue Gun Projects
Patricia on April 17, 2009 at 7:42 am

Oh, I’ve always wanted a digital photo frame. All those pictures on my computer’s hard drive and no real way to display them. I’ve left a Mr. Linky post for A Beautiful Life. Thanks so much for hosting the linky posts. They are such fun. Have a great weekend!

Patricia @ Cherry Juice

Patricias inspiring blog post..Pink Sunglasses
Anne on April 17, 2009 at 7:43 am

wow! this would also be a great mothers day gift! thanks!

Annes inspiring blog post..Preschool
Michelle on April 17, 2009 at 7:44 am

This is such a great prize!! I have wanted one for a long time. It would be just in time for a new baby!! Love the new baby pictures!!
Crystal Boomer on April 17, 2009 at 7:47 am

I have actually been trying really hard lately to capture those little moments in life. Stress and worries can take you away from the sweet things in life! Thanks for posting to help bring back some “sweetness” :o)
Maureen on April 17, 2009 at 7:47 am

Thank you for the Beautiful Friday posts. I look forward to them each week, and I especially love this week’s post. It’s so easy to forget to capture the moment, but you continue to inspire us to do so.

Maureens inspiring blog post..Cut to the Chase
patti hildreth on April 17, 2009 at 7:48 am

Great Give away! I only got my digital camera about a year and half ago. I love being able to capture those unforgettable moments. You have a great blog, love it!
patti

patti hildreths inspiring blog post..Legendary Dogwood
Carole on April 17, 2009 at 7:50 am

I love your posts – and save many of them to my favorites! This would be perfect to hold my children & grandchildren’s pics. :o) How awesome of a gift. Many blessings to you!
erin on April 17, 2009 at 7:52 am

Oh, I want one I want one! Terrific!
Gina on April 17, 2009 at 7:55 am

I love this! What a great giveaway and what a great reminder to capture those moments-they go all too quickly!

Ginas inspiring blog post..Starting Seeds Indoors
Lisa on April 17, 2009 at 7:56 am

Technology fascinates me. Do you know how remarkable it is to have something like this for a family member, and surprise them with new pictures without them knowing it? Amazing the things they come up with. Thank you for the opportunity to win something amazing like this. I hope you’re off capturing more beautiful moments. I know I just can’t stop doing it myself. Time doesn’t stop for anyone, you know?

Have a great weekend!

Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parentings inspiring blog post..Making a Military House a Home with Plants
Jackie on April 17, 2009 at 7:59 am

I have been wanting one of those gadgets! My dh “needs” one for his desk at work.

Jackies inspiring blog post..Evangelism?
Holly on April 17, 2009 at 8:00 am

This week I’ve been capturing words. DS has been telling stories and poems of his kitties (not real, DH is allergis) that llive in kittyville and I’ve been scrawling it all down as fast as I can.

What a fantastic giveaway! Thanks.
April on April 17, 2009 at 8:07 am

What a great giveaway! I own a kodak easyshare already.
I’d love to displace all my wonderful pictures of family and my 3yr old.
This would be great in my apartment, since I have such limited space.
Bethany on April 17, 2009 at 8:09 am

I love your blog and would love to put that little frame in one of the many bare spots in my new home!
Holly on April 17, 2009 at 8:11 am

What a generous giveaway! Please include me. . .I am thinking about my parent’s 50th anniversary later this year, this might make a nice gift, preloaded with pictures, of course!

Hollys inspiring blog post..More Spring Cleaning
catrina on April 17, 2009 at 8:12 am

That was a truly inspiring post. Time goes by so quickly and they grow up so fast. It’s important to stop and capture beautiful moments.
Darby on April 17, 2009 at 8:18 am

I so need one of these babies! Too many adorable pics to choose from and frame, this is perfect!
Lizabeth on April 17, 2009 at 8:20 am

My linky (lizabeth http://www.sparkbark.com) was to a specific URL that I posted this week of a very inspiring YouTube clip – many of you have probably seen it by now but I just loved it so much and thought it fit your theme best to share. Just didn’t want you thinkin’ it was spam! Love your posts – they are always uplifting. Thx, also, for the great contests and giveaways!

Lizabeths inspiring blog post..Granny Spiral Crochet Tutorial
Jessica H. on April 17, 2009 at 8:22 am

Oh I would love this, how fun! I am a picture fanatic so I have lots and lots of them that I would like to look at :)

Jessica H.s inspiring blog post..A wonderful Easter
katy on April 17, 2009 at 8:22 am

Wonderful giveaway, thank you for doing this!! Oh, man I’d be as pleased as pie if I was the winner. Neat gift for Mother’s Day as well!!!!!!!!!!

katys inspiring blog post..{30 Minutes to a Prettier Front Door}
songbirdtiff on April 17, 2009 at 8:23 am

Holy Moley! You weren’t kidding when you said you had an exciting giveaway. We don’t have any babies, and probably won’t since we are adopting, but I plan to have many, many special memories to capture.

songbirdtiffs inspiring blog post..Good Stuff (B-52’s)
Michelle G on April 17, 2009 at 8:25 am

I can’t tell you how much I’m coveting this frame! Wonderful giveaway! Especially that it’s wireless – how cool is that?! :)

Michelle Gs inspiring blog post..Our 1st California Adventure
angie on April 17, 2009 at 8:28 am

During my kids’ spring break this week, I carried my camera with us everywhere and captured pics of the ordinary. Although we did see a goose sitting on her nest and we considered that anything but ordinary!
Muthering Heights on April 17, 2009 at 8:32 am

Wireless? That sounds perfect in a house full of little hand that love to tug on cords! :)

What an exciting giveaway…Thank you for the entry!
Diana on April 17, 2009 at 8:37 am

Kids are such a great source of decorating material! Love capturing the moments as opposed to the posed shots! My “Hall of Family” idea is the perfect place to showcase those captured moments.

[email protected] inspiring blog post..Hall(way) of Family
Lizabeth on April 17, 2009 at 8:43 am

I thought I commented before but don’t see it so I’m going to try again! My link is to an inspiring You Tube video that touched my heart in reminding me that dreams are everywhere and what you see is not always what you get. Plus, individual worth, talent, gifts, value – so many intangibles to appreciate as well! It’s posted at http://www.sparkbark.com – I have a whole Things To Be Thankful For tagged section!!! Thanks for your inspiring site – I’m always uplifted. xoxo Lizabeth http://www.sparkbark.com

Lizabeths inspiring blog post..Granny Spiral Crochet Tutorial
Mama Goose on April 17, 2009 at 8:47 am

What a fabulous giveaway. I’ve been dreaming about digital frames. This one is fantastic!

Mama Gooses inspiring blog post..Early Morning Conversation
Barbie on April 17, 2009 at 8:55 am

I never imagined such generosity when I started blogging. What a wonderful world. I’ll be posting my link later.

Barbies inspiring blog post..I love the 80’s
Deb on April 17, 2009 at 9:02 am

What a generous giveaway! And you just gotta love those sweet toes.

Thanks!
Jackie Whitley on April 17, 2009 at 9:02 am

Ds2 graduates & I would LOVE to add his pics to display at church !

Thanks !!
Tiina on April 17, 2009 at 9:07 am

It would be perfect for the pictures of my three kids! I would love it!
Jane on April 17, 2009 at 9:09 am

Your “Capturing the Moments” is such an inspiring post! Thank you!In just living life ….time goes by so quickly that we forget to “tell the story”. This thought has recurred to me often recently while putting together a commemorative book of my mother’s life for her 90th birthday.
Catherine on April 17, 2009 at 9:09 am

This is the exact product I have been looking for to give to my grandparents. They are not tech-savvy, but they do love pictures and we never print them. The wi-fi capabilities are just awesome. :)
Katie at makingthishome.com on April 17, 2009 at 9:22 am

What a perfect giveaway for a Beautiful Friday. I always look forward to your thoughts, and now I’m crossing my fingers to look forward to something else, too!
Katie

Katie at makingthishome.coms inspiring blog post..How-to: Make Mall Visits Greener
Heather Andus on April 17, 2009 at 9:26 am

I posted a beautiful quilt that my mom made for my daughter a year ago, but I barely took photos and posted it. It is BEAUTIFUL!
Becky B on April 17, 2009 at 9:34 am

Thanks so much Melissa! For the giveaway and for your really wonderful series “A Beautiful Life.” It’s what we all need to be reminded of – the things that are truly important in life. Blessings!
Becky B

Becky Bs inspiring blog post..Birthday Letters
Jennifer B on April 17, 2009 at 9:39 am

I have been eyeing one of these for about a year. I always have something else that I need to spend my money on, but how I would LOVE to have this! I always have my digital camera handy, so this is something I need!
Thank you for your beautiful post and reminder to enjoy the smaller things too. It is so easy to get caught up in the fast pace and not slow down to realize our blessings.
Jennifer
Donna at Funky Junk Interiors on April 17, 2009 at 9:42 am

Really cool prize! And thanks for continuing the series! It’s fun to see what inspires others!

Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors

Donna at Funky Junk Interiorss inspiring blog post..Taking care of windows and music
Cheri on April 17, 2009 at 9:45 am

That is a really really wonderful give away and I love the picture of the baby feet to capture the ” A Beautiful Life,” how sweet.
meghan on April 17, 2009 at 9:46 am

the mr. linky link is of my sweet baby who makes me laugh every single day. i am partial, but my kids are crack ups. they make my life truly beautiful with their child wisdom and humor!

meghans inspiring blog post..the mad scientist
CraftTeaLady on April 17, 2009 at 9:47 am

Thank you so much for the chance! Its a fabulous give-away!

CraftTeaLadys inspiring blog post..Fineto (and a few questions)
Lindsay on April 17, 2009 at 9:56 am

I have been doing Project 365 this year, trying to take at least one photo each day. I have missed a few days but I haven’t let that stop me. I am so glad for all the little moments I am catching. I have the worst memory so I know I need to capture the little things now before I forget.

Lindsays inspiring blog post..do re mi
Kat on April 17, 2009 at 10:05 am

What an amazing prize! With family so spread out we have been trying to take more pictures of epsilon to share on flickr, I didn’t realize frames could take your photos strait from flickr!
Michelle on April 17, 2009 at 10:08 am

Oh, how I wish my boys were still little. I am certain that grandchildren are our reward for surviving parenting our own children because in the moment so many precious memories seem mundane. One look at those chubby baby feet takes me back to a time that seems like a hundred years ago…a mere 18 years is all it was.
laura on April 17, 2009 at 10:18 am

ooh, love it! been saving for one for ages, my parents are on the other side of the world and it’d be great for sharing grandbaby pix….
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger on April 17, 2009 at 10:23 am

How awesome! I totally need one of those, especially now that I have a baby nephew and sweet toddler niece!!!

the BLAH BLAH BLAHgers inspiring blog post..I’m HOOKED on my new green kitchen!
Heather S. on April 17, 2009 at 10:44 am

Would love to win! What a terrific prize! :-)
JoEllen on April 17, 2009 at 10:50 am

Terrific give-away! Thanks for your site. I check it daily!!
jessica on April 17, 2009 at 11:06 am

I would LOVE to win this beautiful prize. My husband has been wanting one for the past 2 years. We live 6,000 miles away from family (husband is in the Navy), so to have everyone’s picture rotating on this frame would make it feel more like home. Thank you!!
Hannah on April 17, 2009 at 11:16 am

What a great giveaway! I love to take and display photos. And I love your inspiring blog! Thanks!
miss_k_p on April 17, 2009 at 11:19 am

I have been thinking a lot about a “beautiful life” for the last two weeks or so. I added candles to my bathroom and a silverplate compote to hold handmade soaps. I added a candle to my bedside table. I light it each night, even though my hubby works out of town during the week. It adds calm and beauty to my alone time before bed. *sigh* Little things!
Amy Myers on April 17, 2009 at 11:20 am

Wow! What a great giveaway!!! Count me in!!!

Love your blog,
Amy
pendy on April 17, 2009 at 11:21 am

What a GREAT giveaway! Photos rule me, so I’d make great use of this prize. Pick me, pick me. :)

pendys inspiring blog post..Double Trouble
Noelle Tomco on April 17, 2009 at 11:23 am

a beautiful moment i did happen to capture on film was my youngest’s first steps and his HUGE smile, being so proud of himself this monday. and then just yesterday, my 4 year old daughter singing ‘my little buttercup’ from the movie ‘three amigos’ that i sing to her but didn’t realize she had memorized it. luckily i caught it on my phone.

Noelle Tomcos inspiring blog post..Fashion Issues
Suzy Homemaker on April 17, 2009 at 11:36 am

My link back to you is about beautiful Greek Architecture columns in my town. Thanks for the giveaway, I would love one of these!

Suzy Homemakers inspiring blog post..Greek Architecture
Nicki on April 17, 2009 at 11:38 am

I would love this! Thank you for the giveaway!

Nickis inspiring blog post..Swimming
Emily on April 17, 2009 at 11:41 am

This would be awesome! We could defninitely use a new camera!

Emily @ Little Homes inspiring blog post..To Do
Stacy Ransom on April 17, 2009 at 11:46 am

I’d love to win the digital picture frame! I added a link to a thrifted dish I painted & made into my spring table centerpiece. Love it everytime I look at it!
Toni on April 17, 2009 at 11:49 am

What an amazing giveaway!! I’d be crazy not to enter.

As I read your post today, I too, remember those precious moments with my 3 children, now grown. You know whats so great??? I get to relive those moments with our two precious granddaughters and soon with our new grandchild on the way! And the truth is, I think we appreciate those moments even more the second time around.
michelle on April 17, 2009 at 11:55 am

your post makes me want to cry. i let so many days go by w/ my little ones consumes w/ my “to do list.” i don’t want to look back and have regrets…time is too precious. thank you for sharing.
Becky on April 17, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Thank you for such a beautiful post! I am quickly learning that time seems to past by so quickly and I get caught up in everyday life. My little guy is learning and growing so much everyday and I want to treasure those moments.

Beckys inspiring blog post..Easter Apologies
Sylvia on April 17, 2009 at 12:03 pm

What a beautiful/smart/amazing frame! That would make a fabulous mother’s day gift!
sylviarj at yahoo dot com
Denise on April 17, 2009 at 12:06 pm

Oh! How I love this surprise!! I really want a digital picture frame!! I was hoping for one for my birthday/anniversary coming up soon, but we need a few other things and there is a special ministry for single pregnant women (renewalhouseministries.org) that we want to help so no digital extravagance for me this year. How fun would it be to win?!! I’m sure whoever the winner is will be truly grateful!

Thank you, Melissa!
Valentina Pissarides on April 17, 2009 at 12:08 pm

Melissa, thank you for such inspired words. My ‘heart-pictures’ are taken when I suddenly realize my 2 two year old boys discovering things for the first time. That instant of ‘the click’- the connection being made, WOW! Glory to God! I have the opportunity of witnessing this as it happens…
Andrea on April 17, 2009 at 12:10 pm

I love reminders to capture the moments. I’m a new mom and my baby just turned one. She is growing up too fast sometimes. Thanks for the giveaways chance!
laurel sauls on April 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm

My link was about celebrating the every day with my children today. Having a little party “just because”. Thanks for the giveaway!

laurel saulss inspiring blog post..
Lindsey on April 17, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Definitely count me in!

I beautified my home by buying some simple lilacs, putting them in small vases and scattering them around the house. It makes me feel so springy! :)
Becca on April 17, 2009 at 12:35 pm

What a nice giveaway. I would love to win this to give to my Dad full of pics of my Mom. He misses her very much. Thanks Becca

Beccas inspiring blog post..Ok… DEEP BREATH and here I go…
WordVixen on April 17, 2009 at 12:42 pm

I’ve wanted a digital photo frame for ages. Hubs wants every picture hung on the wall, and we’re running out of space! :-D

WordVixens inspiring blog post..Win Fiji Water For A Year
Roeshel on April 17, 2009 at 12:47 pm

What a beautiful post and precious photo! I just recently bought a new camera for capturing special moments too. I’ve always wanted a digital photo frame – now even more so! Thanks!

Roeshels inspiring blog post..Powder Room Makeover Reveal!
Laura on April 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway!
Vicki Jackson on April 17, 2009 at 12:49 pm

Great Drawing. This would be great to display all the speical moments of life. Like Josh and the pink egg. It would be good for birthday picture’s of the past to see how much Grandkids grow. Moments go to fast.

Vicki Jacksons inspiring blog post..Resurrection Sunday
Lori on April 17, 2009 at 12:52 pm

On Monday, my husband and I learned that we are expecting a baby BOY on August 26, 2009. I even have a 3D picture to savor the day and little Jonah looks just like our little Jonah!
jenn on April 17, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Hi there! It saw your comment and headed over to check out your blog! It is inspiring and beautiful here! I guess I am officially entered in your giveaway too, way cool!

jenns inspiring blog post..Because
Phaedra on April 17, 2009 at 1:02 pm

Thank you Melissa! As always your blog is beautiful and you do inspire me daily to think of and appreciate my “little things” in my life. Keep up the “inspiring” work : )

Phaedra@Everyday Simplicitys inspiring blog post..Special Moments to share…
tami on April 17, 2009 at 1:10 pm

I baked cookies with a friend. I went to two soccer games. Tried a new recipe. I went to my job at the museum, and I am ever thankful for a good job. I felt like Spring might really be coming! Enjoyed Easter with my family.
Life is sweet.

tamis inspiring blog post..Cake Mix Cookies
Jenni on April 17, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Isn’t is amazing how our perspective changes when we are watching for these precious moments?
The night before last I hears some little giggles in the kids bedroom. We had been cleaning it out and had one of those big leaf canopies from IKEA on the floor. The kids found a way to prop it up and made a little bed under it. It was so cute to see these little toes poking out the end… and when I looked inside, they had little pillows and blankets under there. They were facing the mirror and just giggling at their new-found space. I love how the simple things make them giddy! It’s moments like these that I want to remember… forever…
Janet on April 17, 2009 at 1:46 pm

What a lovely post! Throw my name in the hat too please.

Janets inspiring blog post..A Little More Disney*World!
Susie on April 17, 2009 at 2:11 pm

Thank you for offering this great giveaway!! I was diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in October 2008. There are certain things that have become more important than others, and getting my pictures organized is something I really need/want to do. I really love your website and thank you for the beautiful job you do!
Betty Jo on April 17, 2009 at 2:12 pm

WOW! That’s an awesome give away. Please count me in. ♥

Betty Jos inspiring blog post..deals & steals
Patty on April 17, 2009 at 2:19 pm

I’m so excited~ I love capturing moments. You’d just have to look at my picture boxes (yup, boxes) to see. I’m really trying hard to organize my pics and what a cool prize to help me do that. YEAH! This is so great.
Susan on April 17, 2009 at 2:26 pm

Delighting in life this week as I have taken lots of pics of our children and as we have been able to do lots of spring cleaning and redecorating too! So, so grateful for all I have been given!
I’d love to be entered in the drawing for the Kodak photo frame~ that sounds really wonderful!
Susan

Susans inspiring blog post..The latest from our home…
Mary Beth on April 17, 2009 at 2:39 pm

What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you, Melissa.

Mary Beths inspiring blog post..Thrift Store Wicker
Christel on April 17, 2009 at 2:40 pm

This is an awesome giveaway. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks.

Christels inspiring blog post.."Shrinking into Summer" – Week 3 Weigh-In
Jennifer on April 17, 2009 at 2:52 pm

What a great way to capture and show those special moments! Thank you. Jennifer

Jennifers inspiring blog post..Home Sweet Home
Carolyn G on April 17, 2009 at 3:15 pm

What a wonderful giveaway. Thanks

Carolyn Gs inspiring blog post..Of Rice and Ben (Uncle Ben’s that is)
Jen M on April 17, 2009 at 3:18 pm

Thanks for entering me!

Jen Ms inspiring blog post..Loosening up
Joelle on April 17, 2009 at 3:19 pm

I’d like to be entered in this giveaway, too! Thanks for the opportunity.

Joelles inspiring blog post..My prayer journal
Joelle on April 17, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Also, I just tweeted your giveaway for a second entry. :-)

Joelles inspiring blog post..My prayer journal
Alyson on April 17, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Thanks for sharing this awesome deal!!!
Gayle at Mountain Moma on April 17, 2009 at 3:23 pm

The sun shined this week and I did a photo shoot of a cherry tree we planted in memory of my dad. Lovely pink blossoms that would be so pretty in that frame!

Gayle at Mountain Momas inspiring blog post..Hope Blooms
Alyson on April 17, 2009 at 3:26 pm

Here is my twitter post:
Follow this link to enter for a great giveaway!!! https://theinspiredroom.net You won’t be disappointed!
Jennifer on April 17, 2009 at 3:52 pm

I love this giveaway. I am always taking pictures of my kids at their sports. That would be so fun to put them in.
Smiles!

Jennifers inspiring blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Boys to watch
shelley on April 17, 2009 at 3:58 pm

How fun!! This would be neat to have around the house-I think my kids would LOVE it! :) Hope you are well!

shelleys inspiring blog post..
Lorrie B on April 17, 2009 at 4:28 pm

I am so bad about printing anything since we went digital. My kids relate to pics on a computer screen rather than in a photo album. This frame would be great!!
Deborah Milne on April 17, 2009 at 5:02 pm

You are so right. It’s the little things that really do seem to mean the most. I realize this more & more as I get older. It’s not the costly things, but the simple gestures, family time, & daily rituals that seem to mean the most. Nothing brings as much joy as scouring through old photos, especially those of your children.
By luck I happened upon your blog today. So glad I did.
Great post!!

Deborah Milnes inspiring blog post..Ikea Top Twelve
Rebecca on April 17, 2009 at 5:08 pm

Our family loves to peruse our photos. The kids get a kick out of seeing themselves when they were “little” and I get a little bit of nostalgia.

Cheers!
Deborah on April 17, 2009 at 5:13 pm

I would love the chance to win this. Thank you. Love all the ideas on your blog…makes me want to clean my room and get inspired.

Deborahs inspiring blog post..Revisiting Love Dare
Bridget W on April 17, 2009 at 5:15 pm

Awesome give away! Hope I win!
Janet on April 17, 2009 at 5:27 pm

ooo, what a wonderful giveaway. We have such little horizontal space for photos this would be a great idea.

Janets inspiring blog post..My Path To The UK…
Kimberly on April 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm

I enjoy reading your blog everyday! I wait until my school day is done and visit it faithfully. I would really enjoy this prize. Keep writing!
Natalie on April 17, 2009 at 5:40 pm

What a great giveaway! That would look great in my family room.
Kelleigh on April 17, 2009 at 5:41 pm

One of the reasons I love digital scrapbooking is because I can share my pages electronically with people all over the world. Family and friends can enjoy my pages. I would LOVE to display them in a frame in our home! Thanks for the opportunity!
Philicia Martin on April 17, 2009 at 6:16 pm

My son will be leaving for college soon. I would love to have this to see his smiling face everyday! Thanks for the chance!
Rachel on April 17, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Sunday was Easter, and there is nothing more special than the celebration of that day!
Susie on April 17, 2009 at 7:02 pm

Wonderful digital photo frame. Thanks for a terrific giveaway!
Jeri on April 17, 2009 at 7:15 pm

What a beautiful post! I think of that often as my little ones are well …little! Thanks! I would love one of those wireless frames. The wireless is the cool part!

Jeris inspiring blog post..Christmas in April!
Jeri on April 17, 2009 at 7:15 pm

What a beautiful post! I think of that often as my little ones are well …little! Thanks! I would love one of those wireless frames. The wireless is the cool part!
Charlene on April 17, 2009 at 8:13 pm

What a great give away! Please enter me. And I do love some of those little moments you mentioned. Oh how quickly they do pass. it seems like yesterday I had little ones & now… they have them of their own. Thanks for reminding us to stop & enjoy the moments! Those moments make a life!

Charlenes inspiring blog post..Everything Coming Up CupCakes!
Paul U on April 17, 2009 at 8:23 pm

That is a great prize. Hope to win it!
Amy on April 17, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Oh! Sign me up for this great prize. Yowza!!!

Amy @ Living Locurtos inspiring blog post..Family Fun!
Terry on April 17, 2009 at 9:17 pm

I captured great photos of my 4 grandbabies on Easter Sunday! I’d love that frame to put them in!
Jodi on April 17, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Thanks for the great giveaway! I just love reading your blog…it’s one of my favorites. :)

Jodis inspiring blog post..Great weekend with great friends
Amber on April 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm

Wow!! Awesome, I would so love to win that!!

Hubby bought me one for my birthday last year, but I decided to return it because I wanted to use the money to pay off debt instead. It was hard to return it, but now maybe I’ll win one!! :)

Ambers inspiring blog post..Chris M. + maybe some more
Jenny on April 17, 2009 at 11:08 pm

Looks like an awesome giveaway!!!

Jennys inspiring blog post..Deep Thoughts with Jenny
rosemarie on April 18, 2009 at 4:59 am

time goes fast we need to capture those memories
Puna on April 18, 2009 at 7:02 am

I found you through another blog and I hope you don’t mind that I put my link there. I wrote it for another link party but it’s so relevant to your blog! I am definitely coming back!
Sharon on April 18, 2009 at 7:04 am

What a great give-away!! Would LOVE this! I can never have enough pictures of my loved ones!
Damaria Senne on April 18, 2009 at 7:59 am

I love your blog. It is inspirational and has given me a number of ideas for my own house ( which needs a lot of work).
Gennaro on April 18, 2009 at 8:58 am

These digital frames are great. Gave a few as gifts recently loaded with photos and it was a hit.

Gennaros inspiring blog post..United To Charge Large Fliers Double
Claudia on April 18, 2009 at 10:23 am

How exciting for the possibility! But more important is the actual capture of that wonderful moment. They are so fleeting that unless we really do stop and smell the roses and note them or photograph them… they are simply a moment possibly lost to our memory.

thanks for the chance!
Ohhh and thanks for stopping by my blog– you rock.

Claudias inspiring blog post..Serendipity
Jeri/JJ on April 18, 2009 at 10:27 am

I left a Mr. Linky! Thanks, I enjoyed reading the others. :)

Jeri/JJs inspiring blog post..Something beautiful indeed…
Ashley Crenshaw on April 18, 2009 at 10:27 am

What an awesome giveaway! This Kodak Easy Share would definately help me diplay my photos! I’m so terrible about trying to send out pictures to friends and family. I’ve been lucky enough to catch my son on camera doing all those little boy things! Gotta love it!
Claudia on April 18, 2009 at 10:37 am

Oohh forgot to say I linked this to my blog.

AND twitted too. (although i really have to admit I have no idea how that works) i just keep typing…. :)
Pssssst ya might want to delete one of my Mr.Linkys…cuz i goofed up.

Big hugs!

Claudias inspiring blog post..Serendipity
K G on April 18, 2009 at 10:43 am

This is wonderful.
Diane on April 18, 2009 at 11:56 am

Oooh, I would love to have one of these for my mom! She’s bedridden and has a photos of my daughter at the foot of her bed. This would be great for her!
Joy on April 18, 2009 at 12:40 pm

Thank you to you and Kodak for this give away. Reading your blog and looking at the pretty pictures is one of the special moments in my day.

Joys inspiring blog post..Sage Neck Tie Purse
Jenny on April 18, 2009 at 1:47 pm

We have so many digital photos, and I’d love to have a frame like that. We have given them for gifts but don’t own one ourselves. Thanks for offering this.
kasey on April 18, 2009 at 4:45 pm

Impressive give away!! It’s a great one. I hope I win!!

kaseys inspiring blog post..Don’t Look Back (N.R.J. Part 4)
SoBella Creations on April 18, 2009 at 4:52 pm

I finally can add to Mr. Linky.

I shared pictures from our Easter and Sofia’s 3rd Birthday. The girls are what make my life beautiful.

SoBella Creationss inspiring blog post..Sofia’s 3rd Birthday & Easter Weekend
SoBella Creations on April 18, 2009 at 4:54 pm

I also twittered about the giveaway. Name SoBellaCreation

SoBella Creationss inspiring blog post..Sofia’s 3rd Birthday & Easter Weekend
cris on April 18, 2009 at 5:40 pm

what a wonderful frame to have in front of me all day long . . . so many i love live so very far away – so thankful for photos!!
Karen on April 18, 2009 at 6:02 pm

What a great giveaway! I am Internet challenged, so my only entry will be this post.
laurie miller on April 18, 2009 at 7:06 pm

I loved this post. I work in a quilt shop and today a young (pregnant) mom and her little girl came in. They did their shopping and her little girl reminded her that she said she would read her a story before they left. I saw them in a corner reading the book. It was so sweet and I think of it as one of those special moments…

laurie millers inspiring blog post..Easter
Misty O on April 18, 2009 at 7:20 pm

Oh those baby feet just made me melt. I wish I could have my babies that little just one more day.

Thanks!
Diane on April 18, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Your site is wonderful. Please enter me for the digital picture frame drawing. Thanx!
Rosalynn on April 18, 2009 at 8:01 pm

Oh I would LOVE this!! I’ll be linking a post as soon as I get it up. Today I’ve been getting pictures of our family bike ride to the lake. I’m so glad it’s finally warm enough outside to go!

http://www.rhbdesigns.etsy.com
rhbdesigns at hotmail dot com
Dianne on April 18, 2009 at 8:14 pm

I happened to have the opportunity to capture a very special moment this week. My husband suggested we visit my 90 year old grandma on the Easter weekend so on Monday we drove the two hours with our eight year old and four year old. Our eight year old is now taller than his Great Grandma (to his delight). Lots of photos were taken of a very proud boy standing tall next to his Great-Grandma and a very shy little boy trying to be careful around his fragile Great-Grandma. Priceless!
Susie on April 18, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Love those ten little toes…
Every night before I go to sleep…I play a slide show in my mind of the ones I love…family is everything…the littlest moments in time can make the biggest memories. I am blessed.

Warm Wishes,
Susie
Kara on April 18, 2009 at 9:05 pm

This is such a wonderful giveaway, I love it!!
Thanks so much for the chance to win.

Oh, and I just love your Beautiful Life Mr. Linky every week!

Karas inspiring blog post..Spring? Break
dawnelle on April 18, 2009 at 9:19 pm

wow!!!

dawnelles inspiring blog post..like thread through a needle
Janie Phillips on April 18, 2009 at 11:55 pm

That’s so awesome! We’ve been looking into getting one of these frames recently. They’re great! We want to get one for each of our moms for pictures of their grandson, since we’re stationed overseas right now and they don’t see him on a daily basis.

Janie Phillipss inspiring blog post..My husband, the pastry chef!
Jodi Jackson on April 19, 2009 at 6:18 am

I just spent an incredible evening with 30 or so members of my family. We were all visiting under a big, white tent and the wind decided to blow and take the tent with it. With the help of all of us, we saved the tent. It was a disaster, but I have never had more fun in my life. Yes, we got pictures. Precious moments!
Jennifer Partin on April 19, 2009 at 6:55 am

Wow! How cool is that? :)

Jennifer Partins inspiring blog post..Madeline’s Elementary School’s Opening Ceremony
TidyMom on April 19, 2009 at 8:04 am

What an AWESOME giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

~TidyMom

TidyMoms inspiring blog post..A FRESH NEW LOOK!
Gretchen on April 19, 2009 at 8:29 am

My favorite moment this week was dying eggs with my girls. Even though we were late, we still had so much fun creating our “masterpieces” together. And it didn’t matter to them that it was after Easter already! I was reminded that “Better late than never” really can be true sometimes.

Gretchens inspiring blog post..My new gig
Emily on April 19, 2009 at 8:54 am

What a lovely contest! I would love to win!
Joanne on April 19, 2009 at 9:53 am

This is like the grandest of all grand prizes! Oh, I so hope I win this. Thanks, Joanne ~~ [email protected]
Shari on April 19, 2009 at 10:24 am

Oh me, oh my, what a special prize! I take so many photos that no one ever gets to enjoy – this would be a grand solution! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
MJ on April 19, 2009 at 10:53 am

What an amazing giveaway.

I’ve been working on prettying up our front hall, which is also our gathering place for reading, chatting, watching TV. It had become a bit cluttered and I am so pleased with how it is emerging.
Nancy on April 19, 2009 at 11:14 am

This would be even more inspiration to capture the special moments!
Sandra Strickler on April 19, 2009 at 11:27 am

Love your blog! And I love these frames. Haven’t saved money to get one yet, but some day!!!
Tiffany on April 19, 2009 at 1:30 pm

We just had a new baby, and have plenty of cute pictures to display on that frame:)
Berneice on April 19, 2009 at 2:17 pm

I love your website. And I LOVE digital frames.
Vanessa on April 19, 2009 at 3:05 pm

I captured the joy on my boys’ faces as we went to the strawberry fields for the first time this spring. There’s just something so absolutely perfect about kids, strawberries, and a gorgeous spring day.
Nicole on April 19, 2009 at 3:05 pm

would love to give this to the grandparents!!
Jersey Girl in DC on April 19, 2009 at 4:23 pm

Please count me in! What a wonderful giveaway! We’re expecting our first baby and I’d love this frame for displaying all the baby photos and special moments to come!

Jersey Girl in DCs inspiring blog post..DECORATING: Beachy Coat Rack
Jennifer on April 19, 2009 at 6:24 pm

great way to actually SEE those digital photographs we keep hidden in our cameras and computers!
Sarah D. on April 19, 2009 at 6:46 pm

My link doesn’t necessarily apply to finding beauty with the eye. Mine is about music, and how it touches the soul.

Sarah D.s inspiring blog post..Good for the soul
Denise on April 19, 2009 at 6:48 pm

What a great giveaway. I would love to win the Kodak digital frame!!

Denises inspiring blog post..The Geek Squad hits Seattle
Christa on April 19, 2009 at 7:09 pm

Great blog post – it usually IS life’s little moments that are the most precious.
karri on April 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm

it
truly
is
a
beautiful
life!
<3,
karri
Tamara on April 19, 2009 at 9:21 pm

I have taking tons and tons of photos over the years and cherish every one of them! THey just capture those litte moments that go by so quickly :)

Tamaras inspiring blog post..A Seriously Soapy Spring Season
ImagineCozy on April 19, 2009 at 9:51 pm

I love your thoughtful posts. You really are great about inspiring us to “be better” and “do better.’ Thank You

ImagineCozys inspiring blog post..Simple Rearrange
Carrie on April 19, 2009 at 11:01 pm

What an awesome giveaway! Please let this be my lucky day :)!
Thanks so much–
sandy on April 20, 2009 at 4:58 am

Count me in!
Can you believe w/all of our photography, we don’t have one of these?

Happy Monday! Thanks Melissa!
Sandy on April 20, 2009 at 5:57 am

Hi Melissa,
Aweomse post! I needed that after my pityparty weekend I had. New day, new week! The little things in life are so incredible! Sometimes get too busy to stop and notice them!
Thanks for the reminder. Have a fabulous week.
Blessings,
Sandy

Sandys inspiring blog post..
Elizabeth Flowers on April 20, 2009 at 6:08 am

Oooooh! What a neat frame and fun give-away!!

Elizabeth Flowerss inspiring blog post..WinShape Easter Egg Hunt
Roberta on April 20, 2009 at 6:08 am

Mom moved out of her home of 60 years and my brother and I have spent the past three weeks lovingly fixing, painting and bringing NEW life to it. It has restored our relationship and has truly been a healing experience!
xo Roberta
JoAnne on April 20, 2009 at 7:13 am

I took my 5 year old son for our first frolic of the year in the sand and surf of the beach yesterday. As I was snapping picture after picture, it struck me that I am swiftly approaching the time when playing in the sand, searching for shells and laughing at the water lapping at our feet won’t interest him anymore. So I snapped a few more pictures to bring back these memories when that day comes.

JoAnnes inspiring blog post..And with that…
Deb on April 20, 2009 at 7:40 am

I just posted about getting my granddaughter to like to clean. At least at my house. We spent the weekend together, being girly and then hunting for worms. It is a beautiful life.
Kimberly on April 20, 2009 at 8:05 am

What a great item for our home! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

Kimberlys inspiring blog post..Pink Saturday banner
Shari on April 20, 2009 at 8:07 am

I get such great inspiration from you. Love, love your site and you have inspired me to really, really want the digital frame!!!
Maria E on April 20, 2009 at 8:32 am

Wow! I love your blog, and I am always inspired by something in it……. I was reading about the Kodak frame, and I would so love a chance to win it!! Visit my blog! miasfolkart.blogspot.com, it’s noy as inspiring as yours or many of the ones listed here, but it’s me!!!

Maria Es inspiring blog post..Happy Easter, and…….
Jeane Gallo on April 20, 2009 at 8:41 am

What a fantastic giveaway. Please enter me in the contest for the Kodak frame. I would love to have it – we could get pictures of our grandson loaded directly from the Kodak site.

Jeane Gallos inspiring blog post..Adventures in Kitty-sitting
Maria E on April 20, 2009 at 9:15 am

here is the correct blog post!!

Maria Es inspiring blog post..Coastal Inspired Bathrooms: 10 Ideas To Get The Look
allison schrade on April 20, 2009 at 9:48 am

Last Mother’s Day my husband put together a slideshow for me of our favorite family moments. It brought tears and smiles to everyone. I would love to be able to surprize him with this frame for Father’s Day. What a perfect thing for his office!
V. Higgins on April 20, 2009 at 10:12 am

*drool* I’ve been wanting a digital picture frame for months!
jen on April 20, 2009 at 10:38 am

I enjoy reading little ideas here and there. Thanks for the giveaway chance! I’ve wanted one of these for a long time now.

jens inspiring blog post..to my husband
Lonni on April 20, 2009 at 10:45 am

My parents have a photo frame that I love!! I wish I had one too!!
Amanda on April 20, 2009 at 12:55 pm

What a great way to display all those captured moments in our lives! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

Amandas inspiring blog post..Spontaneous Photo Shoot
Jessica on April 20, 2009 at 1:47 pm

What a generous giveaway!!
Love the frame and would love the chance to be entered!
Thanks!

Jessicas inspiring blog post..A Jumble of Thoughts
Erin Heilig on April 20, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Thanks for the entry!
Aubrey on April 20, 2009 at 3:34 pm

Thank you so much for this opportunity! We are about to have baby #4 in less than three weeks, so this would certainly come in handy!

Thanks again!
Aubrey
Holly Blocker on April 20, 2009 at 4:14 pm

Thanks Melissa for a great opportunity to hopefully win that photo frame! It would be such a great house-warming gift since we just signed a contract on our very 1st house!! What a wonderful way to capture these 1st memories of our new home! Thanks!

Holly Blockers inspiring blog post..2 Weeks and counting….
Suzanne on April 20, 2009 at 4:55 pm

Pictures do inspire our future. What else can bring back a warm feeling or sweet memory?

I’d definitely love to be in the giveaway. I also put it on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TCOYou .

Suzannes inspiring blog post..Quality Relationships (I Will Be Someone For You)
kIMBERLY H ~CJ'S MOMMY on April 20, 2009 at 4:56 pm

This week I captured the bright eyes of my son as he looked over pictures from our trip last year to Disney World. It made us so happy to see he remembered (even though he was 2) “Mick Mouse” and how excited he became,we went ahead and booked another trip to see “Mick Mouse” this fall and we will be there on his birthday. As it was last year,Im sure it will be worth every penny.
We need this frame for our magical photos.
Lisa W on April 20, 2009 at 5:02 pm

Love the Blog… love the giveaway!

Blessings ~
Lisa
Lyn Kearns on April 20, 2009 at 8:24 pm

Capturing the kids (3.5 and 1) actually playing together nicely, it was so sweet, made my day.

Lyn Kearnss inspiring blog post..Sister see, sister do
Jessica on April 21, 2009 at 7:57 am

I would love to win this so that I could fill it with our wedding, honeymoon, and travel picutres and give it to my husband for our third anniversay. I love your always-so-inspiring blog!
Misty on April 21, 2009 at 9:02 am

I would love to win this little bit o memory making technology! Pick me!
Kim D. on April 21, 2009 at 9:08 am

I LOVE this. I have been wanting one just like this for my mother! I want to be able to update her pictures from our house, which is three hours away! This is an awesome giveaway!

Thanks so much!

Kim
Catherine D. on April 21, 2009 at 9:42 am

I would love to give this digital frame to my mom so she can display pictures of her children and granddaughter without having to get prints made!
kelly quinn on April 21, 2009 at 9:53 am

What a great give-away!! :-)

kelly quinns inspiring blog post..Brenda’s 8th Grade Formal
Carey on April 21, 2009 at 10:06 am

This would be a great addition to our home.
Cindy on April 21, 2009 at 10:25 am

I would love this for my husband – would be a great Father’s day present.
Thanks!
Cindy
Jenn on April 21, 2009 at 11:32 am

How beautiful! A frame that enhances the images and doesn’t take away from them.
Dolly on April 21, 2009 at 2:16 pm

What a wonderful give away!
I would love to win this!
Please drop my name in the hat!

Thanks a bunch!
Hugz & Blessings,
Dolly

Dollys inspiring blog post..Cherry Cottage Easter Carrots So ReTrO SWEET csst
kk on April 21, 2009 at 3:30 pm

photos are windows to the soul…
Emily on April 21, 2009 at 8:00 pm

It would be amazing to win this! Thanks for the giveaway!
emily on April 21, 2009 at 8:16 pm

What a perfectly lovely post, Melissa. And an awesome giveaway! Thank you for linking up with Tuesdays Unwrapped. I love your heart and the way you express it, my friend.

emilys inspiring blog post..tuesdays unwrapped
Amanda Martinez on April 21, 2009 at 8:57 pm

What a nice site. I would like to enter your contest.
Mrs. C on April 22, 2009 at 5:01 am

Please count me in; I’ve had one of these on my “wish list” for quite a while. ;)
Grainne on April 22, 2009 at 6:46 am

I’m just now discovering the world of Blogdom . . . coming to all this quite late, am I not? *smile*
Your blog inspires me! The emphasis on Beauty and Order is what this world needs nowadays.
Thanks for your efforts!
bindiya on April 22, 2009 at 8:32 am

I would be the happiest to win this.. since its 2 yrs and i am planning to have this and not able to.. I would just love to win this.. its like a dream come true
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bindiya on April 22, 2009 at 8:33 am

i twitted abt this
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bindiya on April 22, 2009 at 8:34 am

i would be happy to share the best moments of my entire life on this frame..!
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