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emily’s senior photos

It’s my beautiful niece Emily!!! We spent a pretty fall afternoon (ahem) two months ago (bless my patient niece) and she did such a wonderful job being herself and shining for my camera. Merry Christmas Emily! I hope you love your photos, I think you look amazing. I’m so excited to see where all your…

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  • Erin loechnerDecember 21, 2011 - 11:32 pm

    Best brown eyes EVER!!!!!

  • AprilDecember 21, 2011 - 11:50 pm

    So beautiful! Those are the biggest, most beautiful brown eyes I think I’ve ever seen. While I’m at it, I’d like to steal her legs & hair too. Oh yeah & that leather jacket πŸ™‚ Lovely work, Betsy!

  • Heidi GarciaDecember 22, 2011 - 12:27 am

    Beautiful. I’m sure that makes your (Betsy’s) mom’s heart sing with happiness! You’re Beautiful Emily!

  • JamiDecember 22, 2011 - 12:31 am

    Oh mah goodness, what a beautiful girl!! Plus, she just looks like a gal who knows what she wants and knows how to get it. Good luck Miss Emily. I’m thinking your future is as big and bright as your smile.

  • Sara SpitlerDecember 22, 2011 - 6:54 am

    Such a beautiful girl!! Your smile is contagious, and those eyes..wow! Best of luck to you Emily!

  • SAmDecember 22, 2011 - 7:19 am

    Well helllo gorgeous! Sounds Emily has it ALL! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

  • TinaDecember 22, 2011 - 7:40 am

    Gorgeous session! My favorite is the last black and white:) So beautiful!

  • Matilda Jane ClothingDecember 22, 2011 - 7:50 am

    GORGEOUS! You have the most amazing smile miss Emily!

  • KiaraDecember 22, 2011 - 7:52 am

    These are amazing! I love the one of her laying down…she is so gorgeous!

  • JillDecember 22, 2011 - 8:18 am

    Beautiful girl & beautiful photos! I LOVE the last one– and the ones in the slideshow in the ivy. And the leather jacket too… oh I just can’t choose! Too many great pictures! Have a great rest of your senior year Emily!

  • Jennifer KDecember 22, 2011 - 8:19 am

    Wow look at those gorgeous eyes!!! And dimple…I’m a sucker for a dimple! Your neice is a beautiful girl!

  • deniseDecember 22, 2011 - 8:21 am

    Seriously, why didn’t I look like that as a senior? Heck, I still don’t! Beautiful. Ditto all those gorgeous eye comments, holy smokes!

  • Robin AmstutzDecember 22, 2011 - 8:35 am

    Beautiful pictures! I hope that you are enjoying your senior year!

  • GailDecember 22, 2011 - 8:59 am

    SO beautiful! Loving how she just shines with this season (and also…I’m now missing those wonderful shades of fall). And Emily, keep on singing! The world’s a stage πŸ™‚

  • CaitDecember 22, 2011 - 9:08 am

    Just gorgeous!! She’s so beautiful!! And the pictures are just inspiring!!!

  • SherryDecember 22, 2011 - 9:22 am

    I sit here holding Maddie,your Mom’s cat, feeling her presence. Tears streaming down my face, wishing we had her back. Her beautiful Emily is a survivor and will succeed.. Happy Future sweetheart.. love you..Grandma.

  • KaylaDecember 22, 2011 - 9:25 am

    Betsy Amazing Photos…

  • LynetteDecember 22, 2011 - 9:26 am

    What’s with your gene-pool Betsy! Your niece is stunning and how fun to capture such a special moment in her life. Thanks for sharing.

  • CassieDecember 22, 2011 - 9:38 am

    How fun is that dress! And I love that first black and white shot, she looks so sassy.

  • CarrieDecember 22, 2011 - 11:28 am

    Wow! I love the black and white photos! Great Smile Emily!

  • courtneyDecember 22, 2011 - 12:04 pm

    LOVE these! She’s got the most beautiful smile and these pictures are gorgeous! πŸ™‚ And her boots…LOVE!!!! I want them. πŸ˜‰

  • JenDecember 22, 2011 - 1:41 pm

    Great photos of Emily! I, too, love the legs photo with the fun boots! Beautiful! Penny would be so proud!

  • jesszwoDecember 22, 2011 - 3:29 pm

    Beautiful session, Bets!! You must be so proud of your niece. πŸ™‚

  • AmyDecember 22, 2011 - 5:09 pm

    Gorgeous! Emily, you are a stunner!

  • MayaDecember 22, 2011 - 11:29 pm

    What a beautiful senior!!! You have a stunning niece!

  • bobbiDecember 23, 2011 - 1:49 pm

    LOVE these! She’s grown so much in the last few years. Seriously so beautiful!!!! Oh and… holy ish to those long legs! Color me envious!!!!!

  • ChelsaDecember 27, 2011 - 8:24 pm

    Emily – you are STUNNING!!!!! oh, and you did a good job photographing her Betsy πŸ˜‰

holiday prep

Here we are, in the home stretch of the holidays. Even though I’m trying my best to simplify this year, I find myself feeling like a wrung out wash rag in these last remaining days before Christmas. (Santa, I give you one last plea for a spa package. PLEASE!) However, the simple pleasures of the…

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  • SherryDecember 21, 2011 - 11:13 am

    thanks for the memories AND babies…I am so blessed to have such wonderful grand kids. 8 and I am so proud of each and every one of them. To have all of them within 50 miles is wonderful. I thank GOD for his Blessings of health and jobs ,for we truly are lucky.

  • AprilDecember 21, 2011 - 11:52 pm

    I can’t imagine how many moments would’ve been missed if not for my iPhone. Also, I just gave in to Instagram & I’m totally hooked too! Love seeing all your updates, btw πŸ™‚

around the house jossy

I have so much I need to do to prepare for Christmas so what do I do? I sit down and post some random photos of Joss around the house. She’s NUTS about the pugs and is a little kissy face these days. I love her squishy little legs and cheeks. I showed this photo…

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  • CassieDecember 19, 2011 - 4:46 pm

    In picture #3 she looks so much like John! And I love seeing that boppy cover so loved on πŸ™‚

  • KristenDecember 20, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Her hair is getting sooo long!

our family self portrait: the outtakes

I’ve alluded to the fact that doing our latest family shoot in the studio was a challenge. I’m not ready to post our family photos that we did get yet, but I can show you a bit that we got along the way. Oh and some MAJOR lessons were learned during this shoot. When I…

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  • CaitDecember 15, 2011 - 10:40 pm

    Awww those out takes are adorable!!! I live the one of your legs and Joss – its really Sweet! Just adorable!!

  • Jessica ParkisonDecember 15, 2011 - 11:28 pm

    So funny! I say “whatchu talkin ’bout Willis?” all the time to Oliver and he just yells at me “My name is NOT willis!” The picture of Miles shoving Joss out of the way is priceless! You mean they don’t play perfectly together 100% of the time?

  • ChelsaDecember 16, 2011 - 9:29 am

    I LOVE the crazy family photo! You should put that one on your wall…

  • KristenDecember 16, 2011 - 10:49 am

    I don’t know what picture is funniest. Ha, ha. I think the one of Miles pushing Joss “off” the chair. Looks like it was fun (& stressful). P.S….You have to do cards!!

  • Tira JDecember 16, 2011 - 1:19 pm

    Gushing at how adorable you all are!!!!! So much fun!

  • SherryDecember 19, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    do you suppose Joss will always be so tolerant of Miles?.She does sass back yet…just 2 great grandbabys..I love

  • AprilDecember 21, 2011 - 11:54 pm

    I totally meant to comment on this, but didn’t for some reason. Hmmm.. Anywho, I’m sure your official shot will be amazing, but I’m in love with these outtakes. The one of Joss standing while holding on to both of your hands? Pure perfection. I mean, she even has her little foot turned in perfectly! A pro already πŸ˜‰

  • MayaDecember 31, 2011 - 3:00 pm

    okay…now these make me feel better Betsy! πŸ™‚ Love your family!!!

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proof that yawns are contagious amongst dogs

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  • CaitDecember 14, 2011 - 9:05 pm

    Ahhh – they are so sweet! So cute as always!

  • TinaDecember 15, 2011 - 7:28 am

    So cute! All of your pictures of pugs makes me want some:)

  • courtneyDecember 15, 2011 - 10:45 am

    contagious for people who watch dogs yawn too apparently..because this picture made me yawn. lol.

  • KelliDecember 15, 2011 - 2:24 pm

    So cute! I wish my dogs would sit near eachother.

  • KristenDecember 16, 2011 - 10:50 am

    HYSTERICAL!!!!!!!! I think I just yawned myself after looking at these. He, he!!

  • I LOVE your pugs. I giggle every time you add a post about them.