Karl here, with a little side project I'm calling those we love the most.
So often there's someone in our life that we love so much we can barely stand it. The pity, of course, is that sometimes we never get around to telling them how important and wonderful they are.
So here it is, on record, a chance to give everyone a glimpse of the wonderful perfections and imperfections of the one you love the most. I only ask for a picture and a small explanation of what you love about that person. I encourage people to read others. I dont think you'll find many things more beautiful than even the simplest snapshot through the lens of the heart.
I'm still looking to add to these, so look them over, get inspired, and send in your own.
From Jenniferleigh Anderson
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From Colleen Walker
This is my wonderful 3 1/2 month old daughter, Elena Belle Walker. I get to wake up to that face every morning! I think that would brighten anyone's day...
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From Amanda Swanson
Brittany Greaner- My best friend. The most fascinating, loyal and loving friend I could ever wish for.
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From Maddie Wakley
The person you see in the center of the photo is my younger brother, James. I love my brother because he was and remains to be the one member of my family who continues to see the extraordinary in the ordinary of life's daily doses of negative lemons. His energy is never-ending and he is not afraid to show his emotions... And to me, for a teenage boy in high school, that is a rare thing. Most importantly, I can always count on him to recognize a good photo opportunity in the most unlikely of places (as evidenced by attached photo, circa 2008 at The Museum of Natural History).
Peace out-
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Madeline Wakley
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From Chad Bay
This is a picture of Teague Harvey. She's the most phenomenal woman/friend/human being I've ever known. Every day I'm reminded of how lucky I am to have her in my life, and I love her with absolutely all of my heart.
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From Lynda Laitinen
This is my nephew, Jake. He's nine years old and he's been "Auntie Ninya's little buddy" since he was born. Since then, he's learned how to correctly pronounce my name, and (heartbreakingly) started calling me "Aunt Lynda". God, how old does that make me sound?! In honor of the coolest kid in the world, I made a top ten list of why he deserves the name of "coolest kid".
10. His red hair makes me incredibly jealous.
9. His giggles are 100% contagious.
8. He isn't too old or too cool to give me hugs every single time I see him, both in greeting and parting.
7. He thinks I'm one of the smartest people he knows and thinks I throw a football better than the boys.
6. His sense of humor is gross sometimes, but he's almost always able to find something funny in every situation. A valuable and rare trait.
5. We sing together in the car and laugh at how weird we probably look to passerby.
4. We are able to hurl fake and silly insults to each other and know that no one else understands that it really means we like each other.
3. Animals are drawn to him. One of my favorite mental pictures of the kid is when his mother's cat had kittens and he had one on each shoulder and one cradled in his arms.
2. He will tell you exactly what he did wrong, why it was wrong, and usually what his reasoning behind it was to begin with.
1. He's had it rougher and tougher in his nine years than a lot of people have in their entire lives and he is still an incredibly sweet kid that makes all of my family feel lucky to have him around.
Lynda Laitinen
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From Tiffany Lutz
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From Laura Chartrand
So, here is my picture of my niece, Zoe. She's two. She continually amazes me. I love her more than words and she will always make my day a better one.
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From Brenna Kempf
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From Jane Wermeling
She is one of the most intelligent, organized, talented, and caring people I know. All of those things make her special, but the thing that really makes her stand out is the courage she has to be herself no matter who is watching. I know so few people who can pull that off, and I admire that quality.
Jane Wermeling
