Over the past couple months we've conducted 9 Instagram challenges.  While each one was very different (coffee cups, workouts, window views, etc.), we always received at least one submission that touched on family. So for the final challenge, we decided to run with that. We challenged you to simply "show us what your #Family looks like."

Based on all of your submission this has definitely earned the award for my favorite challenge. Every image was unique, special and beautiful – you made it nearly impossible to choose a single winner!

After much deliberation though, we chose @Donalrey for his family selfie-esque submission (PHOTO ABOVE). Love the smiles, love the wit and love the composition. #BeautifulFamily

Here are some equally wonderful honorable mentions...

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@badboy6865md You know you can get me every time with a good ski photo. What a great family...

@badboy6865md: #bluediamonds #family #newdaycnn

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@_vinb Your smiles may be frozen, but they're still perfect!

@_vinb: My family Mark and Nadia freezing our butts off watching football. #Family #NewDayCNN #FrigidSmiles

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@whitadams There are few things more heartwarming than a Bromance... 

Since it really was hard to narrow it to only a few….a special treat for you this time.  We’ve compiled even more of our favorite submissions into an "extras" post. Take a look and let me know what you think!

–Kate

PS-  From my #family to yours, #ThankYou

There were so many great images submitted for our #Family challenge that I had to share some of the standouts. Scroll down and enjoy!

-Kate

@saminj58: Happy New Year @katebolduan! Our New #Family! #NewDayCNN #blendedfamily

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@alex____t: After the seventh picture, my dog had it! See her beastin?!? #newdaycnn #family

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@gemmieukxo: #NewDayCNN #Family

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Bowling on Christmas Eve was a longtime family tradition in my house!

@nhayward: One of my favorite photos from Saturday's family annual bowling night! #cousins #NewDayCNN #Family

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@_michaelvickers: Vickers Family 2013 #Family #NewDayCNN

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@sugrbug: Day 25. 12/25/2013. #FMSphotoaday. Best bit of my day. Spending a few precious moments, Christmas day, with my family. 🙂 #NewDayCNN #family

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@msashleylyn: Great Saturday afternoon hike!! Kid did 4 miles, 1020 ft of gain and wants to do more tomorrow! #hiking #nature #familytime #livefit #newdaycnn #family

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Shoutout to our 'New Day' family member, Javi Morgado!

@javimorgado:
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! @javimorgado @NPennink

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@mcisse: just got engaged to my best friend last night.I guess i was on santa's nice list year.

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@julimcintosh: Merry Christmas from the Atlanta airport. @NewDay #Family #NewDayCNN

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Thought bubble: "Seriously Dad, WHAT is on our heads?!"

@dalelew34:
@KateBolduan Family New Years photo #Family #NewDayCNN