The reunion

Uploaded: December 13, 2005

Description


My daughter and her partner had been overseas visiting relatives and their 4year old son Kai stayed with me (grandmother - he calls me Emi).
The were away for 3 1/2 weeks which is a long long time in the life of a 4 year old. This photo is the first hug Kai had with his Mum when she came out of customs. I didn't think he was ever going to let her go but eventually she peeled his little arms from around her neck as she was having trouble breathing!

Comments

Janine Russell level-classic December 13, 2005

Sharon, great expression. #359043

Sharon C. Hinze January 21, 2006

Sharon...congratulations from another Sharon H...your little guy and mum are precious! A lot of Sharon finalists this go round. Sharon Hinze #2316427

sharon howland-black January 21, 2006

Thanks girls! - this cetainly was a very emotional and happy day for Kai and his parents. #2320479

Donna W. Neal January 24, 2006

What an absolute delighful moment captured.
Congratulations on a wonderful finalist Sharon! #2330187

Jaclyn Klassen January 24, 2006

Wow! You captured the moment so well! Congrats! #2331268

Phillip D. Minnis January 24, 2006

Sharon, what an image!

The thrill of seeing his mum is so evident - you have captured it so well. Congratulations on your win - it is well deserved!

Cheers

Phil #2333742

sharon howland-black January 25, 2006

Wow wow wow!!
What a great surprise - thankyou to everyone! #2334948

Donna W. Neal January 25, 2006

Congratulations on this fine winner Sharon #2335962

Kelly Heaton January 25, 2006

Awww Bless his heart..Wonderful Capture! Congratulations! #2336723

KHAWLA Haddad January 26, 2006

AWWWWWWW So sweet I love this so much Big Congratulations on your Wonderful and touching winner!!! #2342188

augustus gillian January 30, 2006

the perfect catch
grat joy #2354585

Ronda Chatelle level-classic February 06, 2006

Sharon....What a touching story and even better photo! You caught IT. What a vibrant child. Full of lots and lots of love. Thanks for sharing such a special moment. Outstanding and well deserved win.. #2386667

sharon howland-black February 09, 2006

Many thanks to you all again for your very kind comments and congratulations - they are very much appreciated. I was very excited to make it to the final 880 contestants and this 2nd place was so unexpected! Am looking forward to getting my desktop pc back online in the near future so I can actually process and upload some more pics! Need to do an reinstall but haven't had time yet - here's hoping I will in the nest few weeks. Cheers to all - Sharon #2399912

Cathy M. Gromball February 16, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Sharon!

Cathy :) #2426837


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