I thought I would spread a little joy this Monday morning with a photo of the happiest baby in the world. This photo was not easy to capture as that girl is WILD in that jumper. Even when she’s on the floor hanging out she flops around like a fish out of water. She’s going…
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Miles is nuts about PBS’s new Cat in the Hat show. So it was obvious what this year’s party theme would be. Instead of buying everything ready made, I had fun putting the theme together myself with fabric, paper, stickers and balloons. After all the snow we had, it was fun to brighten up things…
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Aw, what a great party!! I KNEW that was a Sandy Till cake when I saw it 🙂
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What a fun little party Betsy! Great job on all the decorations, I love that they aren’t store bought ready made, it’s more special when they are homemade 🙂
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Such a great party theme! And the detail on that cake is amazing!
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Miles is adorable! The cake is awesome!
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What an AWESOME party! I’m so sorry that sore calves and bad weather and a car part kept me from making it up for it!
PS – I ADORE Miles’ shirt!
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awesome, waaayyyy better than what I could come up with…I’m not crafty like that- anywho- 1) Noah totally LOVED that game 2) your hair looks every straight, (I thought you would like to hear that) 3) I think Chiris’ girlfriend kidda looks like your sister…ya?? or totally NO??
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Delurking to say Erin is one of my most favourite people I met last year. I’m so happy to hear you’re friends with her!
Great party!
K.
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What a great party!!! Love all the details girl!!
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What an awesome party, Betsy! you did a great job with the decorations, and what’s more, it looks like everyone had a blast! 🙂
It’s more than time actually, it’s over due. I’m talking about saying goodbye to the Jeep. It’s a 1991 rust bucket of a Jeep and like any old car that’s been in your life for over ten years, it’s got a lot of memories in it. It’s not just our Jeep though, it was Andy’s….
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I feel so stupid saying this, but this post totally made me tear up. Cars are kind of like our traveling homes, you know? And I’m just talking about a normal car, not one infused with so many memories as your Jeep!
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<3
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I’ve been excited with all of our cars and a bit sad with their selling. The van was hardest because of the kids and everything that went on with and in it. At the end of the day it’s a thing and not a person (despite Disney’s efforts – which screw me up!). Best of luck on the new phase!
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Bye bye, Jeep!
I’ll always remember driving you around the icy curve of Angler Pass with Andy in the passenger seat yelling “Punch it! PUNCH IT!!!” and doing donuts half way to Sakaden.
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Betsy- This post is amazing and incredibly moving. I too attached a a great deal of sentimental value to possessions or objects and have a hard time letting go of them. I hold on way too long- much too long to be considered healthy. And while I haven’t lost a spouse, I did, for the first time in November, lose someone who was integral to my existence and there are no words for the grief I have experienced. The littlest objects have come to mean so much. Thank you for showing me that it is okay to let go, and that it is okay for that to be hard. Thank you for sharing your story.
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Betsy- This post is amazing and incredibly moving. I too attach a great deal of sentimental value to possessions or objects and have a hard time letting go of them. I hold on way too long- much too long to be considered healthy. And while I haven’t lost a spouse, I did, for the first time in November, lose someone who was integral to my existence and there are no words for the grief I have experienced. The littlest objects have come to mean so much- like a tag I found from a Christmas present she gave me a few years ago. It has her handwriting on it. The moment I found it, just lying on the floor in the basement, it knocked the wind out of me. I picked it up, held it close to my chest and wept. I tucked it safetly away in a box. Thank you for showing me that it is okay to let go and that it is okay for that to be hard. Thank you for sharing your story.
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The appeal of the Jeep was that it was like a giant Lego set. You could take parts off and add others. This is NOT a vehicle for a family of four. Andy would agree that it’s time… Sending love and hugs.
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I will not cry I will not cry 🙁 so sad, and yet so strong all at the same time. what a mix of emotions that just seem unfair that we have to go through. Oh God!!! help us let go!!! it’s like that Bible verse, “peace that passes all understanding” and there is peace during a trying time.
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Oh geez Bets, I’m balling. I think the world of you, just so you know.
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Stay strong today hon! Andy knows it’s time too…and I’m sure he’s super excited for you about the reasons why…
And if you need a laugh after this letting go, watch the “Modern Family” episode where they decide to sell the station wagon, then want to have one last family memory in it ….OMG, I laughed so hard I about peed my pants!
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This is a beautiful post Betsy =)
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That’s a big step….Super proud of you girl.
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Once again I love your honesty. Big step in so many ways for you and a beautiful one too. And I don’t think you are crazy for seeing Andy and feeling him…I call that normal and loving. 🙂
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Wow, that got to me. I had a similar loss many (almost 20) years ago & still can’t let go of the few things I have of my lost love but finally let myself trust & fall in love again (still have the things though, can’t throw them away…yet). Thank you for sharing, really. I think people who go through so much, show more emotion in their photographs & I see that in yours. What a wonderful husband & family…and friends. I follow Gails blog as well, you are both great inspirations.
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Tingles. Thanks for your honesty, and hugs for your bravery.
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After what has felt like months and months of every weekend tied up with crazy scheduled weekends, this weekend before Valentine’s day was blissfully free of social engagements. We had a bit of a nutty week, so we ended up going out to eat for dinner three times this week to pretty nice restaurants and…
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We had a lazy, hanging around the house weekend. And then last night, instead of going out, we had everyone’s favourite smoked bbq ribs, tots and salad and it was a huge hit. That baby of yours is so sweet!
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I had a perfect valentine day with those beautiful babes and Betsy. I could spend every waking hour with them…Miles is amazing and Jossy is just smiley sweetness.!! hugs grandma
Perhaps the whole world already knows about this, but I have discovered something pretty cool in the produce section. It’s called Living Lettuce. You see, no amount of salad spinning and proper storage ever assured us that we would use up an entire head of lettuce before it got all soggy and gross. Or I…
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I have heard of such things, but never seen, nor purchased. I will be looking in my Markets of Meijer early next week! Thanks!
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In that last photo Jocelyn looks like she has a mustache. Ha!
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Oooo, I need to find this wonderful lettuce.
And I’m pretty sure 80% of my wardrobe is black or grey.
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I read somewhere that when people make comments like the baby carrier one, you say “Thank you for caring” and smile and walk away. When we would take the kids out in the bike trailer, we would get comments from drivers. And then again when we got the trail-a-bike. Some people.
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wow Miles eyes are so blue!!!love ya!
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that is so funny. is that store like a classy walmart? ( I saw clothes and stuff) anywho, haven’t ever seen this produce, so will have to check next time. and i guess I shouldn’t say that I could have worn flip flops if I wanted to today 😉
Too cute
hey betsy, long time blog stalker coming out from behind my keyboard here! just wanted to let you know how much i adore your photos of both personal and work. 🙂 keep up the great work! i do mean as a mommy and a photog.
She is so adorable and does look like a super happy little girl! I need to get Lilly one of those jumpers. 🙂
Wow. I can totally see you in her. 🙂
It’s been FOREVER since I’ve commented, but I’m still out here reading every post. Joclyn looks so happy here! Adorable photo.
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