Over at Mama Says Om the theme for this week is Grace. The minute I read the word I felt that feeling...like I was going to have to find an image that encompassed the word perfectly. And as I began to ruminate over the word grace, I got kind of overwhelmed with emotion. I think it's just one of those words that can do that to a person. The last few days have felt rather emotional for me in general. Nothing I can pinpoint really, just exhaustion from the chaos of the whole motherhood routine mixed with a surge of hormones. You know, the perfect cocktail for a breakdown.
Then, I was going through a few photos from this weekend and I found this weeks gem. I'm thinking that if there were any photo that visually captured the antithesis of grace, this just might be it. And it got me laughing. Out loud. At that point, I couldn't resist.
Happy Best Shot Monday (the relaxing, holiday weekend kind). What would you like to share?





LOL a that shot of "grace". I'm glad you are feeling more chipper.
You HAVE to visit my BSM, have to, not because the shot is so fab...but for the ending of the post. ;)
Thanks
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/05/brown_nosing_my.html
Posted by: melody | 05/28/2007 at 01:29 AM
That shot cracks me up! She even has the plaid pants required for great golfing! Adorable, even if you can't see her face :)
Funny that this should be the theme this week. My shot is very similar. I think its important to capture our children at ALL angles...LOL!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24075973@N00/517650920/
Posted by: Kelly Bera | 05/28/2007 at 04:39 AM
That is fantastic! I may have to attempt a similar copy of my children for my DH for Father's Day.
http://iwish.typepad.com/i_wish/2007/05/best_shot_monda.html
Posted by: Alissa | 05/28/2007 at 05:34 AM
That picture just makes me laugh after your comments on grace :) Nice one!
Here's mine--all about contrast.
http://andtherestishistory.com/2007/05/28/579/
Posted by: Julie | 05/28/2007 at 05:42 AM
I laughed too!
Here's mine for the week. Park pictures are always so much fun!
http://snipssnailsandpigtails.blogspot.com/2007/05/my-best-shot-monday-528.html
Posted by: Kristen | 05/28/2007 at 06:10 AM
Once again I typed my post before reading yours, so I missed the theme...maybe you could give a heads up about theme on Sunday so I can be prepared for it?
http://momology.blogspot.com/2007/05/bsm-outside-box.html
I love your "graceful" shot!
Posted by: Christina | 05/28/2007 at 06:16 AM
Here's my contribution.
http://cheeseparty.blogspot.com/2007/05/grace.html
Tracey - my mom took a picture of me as a little girl in my Sunday best, scratching my bum. Your photo reminded me of that!
Congrats, Melody!
Posted by: Amy Jo Momma | 05/28/2007 at 06:43 AM
Great shot! Here's mine for the week. http://www.flickr.com/photos/divrchk/511433174/
Posted by: Divrchk | 05/28/2007 at 07:02 AM
I can't comment on Christina's blogspot post because I can't do an annonymous comment there so I'll post here so she knows I visited... C - I like the shot of your daughter on the swing. Great color and light!
Posted by: Alissa | 05/28/2007 at 07:05 AM
Thanks, Alissa - but that's Kristen's daughter on the swing. I agree, it's a great shot!
Posted by: Christina | 05/28/2007 at 07:15 AM
What a great shot - I love that she has the whole outfit!
Here's mine - http://neverthateasy.blogspot.com/2007/05/why-haven-you-fixed-ac.html
Posted by: NTE | 05/28/2007 at 07:31 AM
That is too cute!
Here's mine:
http://thehipmommasjournal.blogspot.com
Posted by: MelA. | 05/28/2007 at 07:33 AM
Oh that's funny, Tracey.
Here's to laughter and "hanging on for dear life."
http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackhillsfamily/517869980/
Posted by: Kiersten | 05/28/2007 at 07:33 AM
Oh my goodness. That photo is too perfectly hilarious! I'm sure her future suitors will LOVE it!
Here is my post for the week:
http://www.sarahjanerhee.com/2007/05/best-shots-monday-vintage-via-ebay.html
Posted by: sarah jane rhee | 05/28/2007 at 07:40 AM
What a fun shot Tracey! That really is cute. :)
Here's my shot...it is a photo manipulation so hopefully it fits into the theme!
http://the-kraft-family.com/WordPress/?p=489
Posted by: Stacy | 05/28/2007 at 07:40 AM
Adorable! I especially love the pants - they are so perfect!
Mine is up at
http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2007/05/28/the-future-is-so-bright/
Posted by: Carrie | 05/28/2007 at 07:43 AM
love the "rear" shot, tracey!
this is an old one, but it still cracks me up. i didn't realize how it looked until i printed the picture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27684769@N00/267311162/
Posted by: megan | 05/28/2007 at 08:02 AM
For once, my entry fits the theme! :)
http://auntiemissa.blogspot.com/2007/05/best-shot-monday-carson-behind-glass.html
Posted by: Meliss | 05/28/2007 at 08:08 AM
That's a classic!
Mine:
http://www.clearlydelirious.com/archives/2007/05/old_enough_to_s.html
Posted by: Becky | 05/28/2007 at 09:09 AM
oh my gosh - that is so cute! love her little golfing outfit too. perfect!
here's mine for the week - Julian's first "solid" food:
http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2007/05/28/bsm-52807/
oh, and my blog has been moved to my own domain now too. woot! :)
Posted by: amygeekgrl | 05/28/2007 at 10:47 AM
So fun! My mom has one of my daughter in her pink tutu doing this in the parking lot of her dance recital -- i'll have to dig it up.
Here's my bsm this week.
http://bigasthesky-go.blogspot.com/
Posted by: allie | 05/28/2007 at 11:35 AM
That outfit! I love it. How appropriate for this weekend.
My first BSM
http://www.cancio.org/blog/?p=12
Posted by: Kim | 05/28/2007 at 12:41 PM
This is my view of "Grace"....the St. Leo Abbey bell tower.
http://wendyj728.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Wendy | 05/28/2007 at 02:13 PM
my family totally lacks grace, this is as close as it gets.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57917236@N00/515647908/
Posted by: Christie | 05/28/2007 at 02:31 PM
This week's best shot, brought to you by my husband! (I threw in one from me, just for good measure)
http://motherbunny.blogspot.com/2007/05/wonderful-family-weekend.html
Posted by: Bunny | 05/28/2007 at 04:55 PM