Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Finally Finn's Family Day Video

I have finally completed Finn's gotcha/family day video. Ohhh, how I love making these videos, it brings back so many memories and makes me miss China terribly. I may make a shortened version that people other than her Mama would actually want to watch. But seeing that it took me 6 months to whip this one together... we shall see.
p.s. i really wish my dorky face wasn't the front shot to her adorable video
p.s.s. I went ahead and posted Mina & Finn's video on the very bottom of my blog so it is always in the same spot.

23 comments:

  1. fullertribeNovember 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Awesome! Well worth the 6 month wait. I think if you shorten it the people that don't watch the full version miss out!

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  2. Truly BlessedNovember 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Oh Amy, that's just wonderful. Don't change a thing!

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  3. Sharing Life and LoveNovember 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    I love it! Finn has such a Joy about her---(perfect middle name.) She really is special.

    Thanks for sharing.
    XO

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  4. BaileyNovember 11, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    There is absolutely no reason to shorten this video. It is just gorgeous. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Wow!

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  5. MommyNovember 11, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    Beautiful! Beautiful! BRAVO--BRAVO! I am in the middle of our video and I'm using some of the same music. I have to have it completed by the 21st. Ahhhh.....

    Loved it my friend. Welcome home Finn!

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  6. sierrasmomNovember 11, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    What an awesome video!! It brought back memories from January, when we traveled, also to Gungsong Province. The picture of you having tea with Dong made me cry. Its what we did the morning of our Gotcha day. Your family is beautiful!! And I'm not her Mom but I would watch it again and again!! you inspire me to finish mine!!!
    Kathie

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  7. MichelleNovember 11, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    This is so beautiful and I would not change it. Love you Finn.

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  8. AngieNovember 11, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    A,
    Great job! This inspired us to get out our videos from China and watch the memories we had too! Oh, to hear Chloe speak Chinese with her intonation-I know you remember what I"m talking about-I am SO GLAD we captured that on video!
    Hopefully, we will soon take the time to start our video!
    Ang

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  9. 4everNovember 11, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    I loved your video! Wish I'd had yours for inspiration when I was doing mine. My daughter climbed up on my lap and watched it so intently that it makes me wonder how much she remembers. They are so close in age that I wonder if they were buddies at Dongguan. You did a great job and I love all the music!

    Jennie

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  10. Sarabeth HudsonNovember 11, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Loved it! Thanks for sharing <3

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  11. Jen BarbeeNovember 11, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Beautiful video, beautiful child!

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  12. JenNovember 11, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!! Were leaving sunday for China, our daughters also at Dongguan, I'll be looking at yours again when I go to make mine!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you!!! Loved every minute of it.

    Mom to three
    One gift from Jiangxi
    Waiting...

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  14. DanaNovember 12, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I am sitting here crying it is sooo beautiful! We were in China at the same time you were. (You commented on my blog at our 6 month home post)I don't know if you remember but we did meet briefly in the playroom of the White Swan. I traveled with my Dad because my husband was deployed at the time. I have followed your lovely family ever since! I think you guys are awesome and you have inspired me to do a video of my time in China.
    Dana
    (KYMama on RQ)

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  15. KathleenNovember 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Amy, I am utterly speechless. That video is beyond words beautiful. I am in awe - thank you so much for sharing.

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  16. HebnixNovember 12, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    You cannot hear it enough.... WELL DONE!
    I hadn't watched the whole thing before I was in tears!
    We had the same guide in GZ! Simon.... he was awesome!
    Don't you dare shorten it a bit!
    Beautiful Amy!

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  17. AnnieNovember 12, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    That was beautiful, Amy!!!

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  18. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~November 12, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    You don't need to shorten anything! I loved every minute! You did a wonderful job! How precious!

    Was that Maia and Karrigan I saw? Did ya'll travel together?

    Tammy

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  19. RobinNovember 13, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful video and wonderfully done. Makes me miss China also. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. julie and joeNovember 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    C.R.Y.I.N.G. love it! love it!

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  21. Steve n CocoNovember 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Awesome video-- gives me some inspiration!! I LOVED the music choices and I may have to steal some of them!
    Be blessed,
    Courtney

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  22. Chelsea GourNovember 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Amazing video. I recognized so many things, even the guide (Simon) you had in Guangzhou was our guide there in 5/2008 with a different agency. But, when you went to Beijing...what is the story behind the locks on the Great Wall. We went to the Great Wall, but I didn't see locks and know nothing of this story. Very interested in that. csgour@yahoo.com

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  23. CoriFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    This is my favorite video of all! Everytime, I watch it, I just end up bawling. We are picking up our son in April so we cannot wait for our turn. I wanted to ask you what program you used to edit the video? I'm a rookie but was hoping for a easy way to make a gotcha day video for our family. It won't be awesome as yours but would like one. Thanks, Cori Smith

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