Whew! Just got done putting together a slideshow wrapping up what the year looked like for me personally. It was a year of old fashioned around the house (and town) family time with lots of snuggles, pugs and outdoor play mixed in. I’ve been dreaming of traveling to a beach vacation (so much that I can taste it!) and that didn’t happen this year, but seeing the happiness we had in our everyday life reminds me it’s ok to stay home some years too.
This was also the year that “Betsy & John Photography” turned into “Betsy King Photography”, so this slideshow isn’t filled with action shots of me working with clients taken by John any more. That’s a bummer, because it’s always fun to relive the moments I had while shooting. There is one action shot from a shoot John couldn’t keep himself away from though, so I was excited to include it.
You’ll see everything from good photography, to some bad or blurry photos in this slideshow, but they all help tell the story of my crazy little life. I figure if I get the photos right for my clients, I shouldn’t be afraid to show the “stinkers” (but still cute ones) I get from time to time when picking up the camera around the house. So here’s 2009, with a teeny tiny bit of Betsy King Photography thrown in here and there. Thanks for tuning in and allowing me to share my life with you guys! (There’s a smattering of familiar non-King faces in there. So keep your eyes open.)
The first thing you have to notice is how YOUNG Miles looks in the beginning of this slideshow. It totally blew my mind! He has grown up SOOOO much from turning 2 to almost 3 here in a few weeks.
If you watched the whole slideshow, I’ll be your best friend for life. (Bless you!)
Thank you so much to all of the wonderful people who stop by my little blog and comment. I love hearing from you and have been lifted up through all the little ups and downs I’ve gone through this past year by your sweet comments. Hopefully you’ll stick around with me this year to see 2010’s year in review next January. With a new baby coming, Miles being a grown-up 3 year old and our new studio opening, I can only dream what it all will look like.
Easy to watch the whole thing Betsy lol…Miles is so big now! Wow, seeing the transition made it so clear. xoxox
i watched it all. and i loved it. perfect ingrid song. congrats on an awesome year bets. filled with sooo many perfect memories that are captured forever through your photos.
beautiful. I am jealous of all your skills.
You are so extremely amazing!!! I can’t wait for baby AJ (Amy/Jannel) to be born!!! I love you and your family and am so thankful to be a part of it!
I totally watched the whole thing. And was nearly in tears. Maybe it’s because I can’t wait to start a family or maybe it’s because yours is really that cute. Most likely it’s both. But seeing how happy you guys are in those images…it’s a truly beautiful thing. You have something so special and I hope if you ever need reminded of it you’ll watch this again. Can’t wait to see what this year holds for you guys!
P.S. The picture of Miles in the aviator sunglasses made me laugh.
That was awesome — I feel really happy after watching that … 😀 Thanks for sharing all your great photos and moments this past year … wonderful stuff!
What a wonderful way to start the morning! 🙂 I can’t believe how much Miles changed this year! I always love your end-of-the-year slideshows.
congratulations to another great year – best of luck for 2010 – just think – baby photos again and then of course there’s photographing two kids! never a dull moment.
Loved the slideshow! You are amazing Betsy. You inspire me to take more photos!
WOW! What a great year! Loved it! Miles has changed so much, he still looked like a baby at the beginning of the year! Cheers to an awesome 2010!!!
Thos ebig blue eyes and chubby cheeks are just so stinkin adorable! How could you ‘not’ watch the whole thing. He makes some of the cutest/funniest faces a kid could make. The pugs are awfully cute too! I can’t wait to see the beautiful pics of baby #2 in the future : ) I have quickly become a fan of your blog. I can tell your life is full of love. I hope 2010 brings oodles more of that for you and your precious family. God bless!
AMAZING BETSY!!! They grow up so fast, what a wonderful way to look back on a year. Most of it was very familiar so I guess I ahve been following you for a year! Hope that you have a wonderful 2010 with your new addition.
I did watch the whole thing… and loved it! I really cannot wait to begin my own family and imagine I will want to capture and treasure every moment, just like you! I am excited to watch your journey throughout 2010 and I will be here to watch next January!
SOOO adorable! I feel blessed to have been a part of your life in 2009. Can’t WAIT for more fun in 2010 (and I’m realizing I REALLY need to work on taking photos with my girlfriends. We suck at that don’t we?) haha
my ovaries are aching. 🙂 you two are the absolute best best best best parents. and that miles… he’s perfect. 🙂
🙂 it’s great that miles will have all of these photos to look back on once he is older
Love the pictures, Love the smiles, love the song. Loved it 🙂
That was awesome! I enjoyed watching it from beginning to end 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you’re up to this year and hope to see you in person again sooner than later!!!
WOW! So hard to believe it’s been almost 18 months since I’ve followed your blog. I have enjoyed following your blog so much and one of the days I really hope we can do family pictures with you.
You had an amazing 2009 and I look forward to sharing 2010 with you and your blog! And you are rght…Miles has grown up so much….
I do have one questions…what song did you use in the slideshow?
Dear Sweet Betsy! This was the most amazing slideshow. You have done such a great job in documenting the Life of Miles that you make me want to keep my camera attached to my body at all times when I have children. Bravo to you! I did watch the entire thing because I knew it would be worth it. Blessings to you and your entire family this new year!
Just sat and watched this with Zane who asked “who’s that?” I told him Miles and he said “I talk to him on the computer?” Ha! We’ll have to do that some time…that’d be hilarious! I still am in love with that bubble shot.
Watch the whole thing? OF COURSE!! I hope that your life always knows such big smiles. I’m envious of the moments that you’re able to capture forever in pictures. I’m hopeful my memory will hold all the precious moments that happen at our house. You have a beautiful life. You are blessed!
here I sit, tears streaming down my cheeks! so proud to be your Mom. love and hugs!
Bets, Fabulous slide show! I’ve racked it up three times and still can’t get enough of it. What a special couple–and Miles is such a fun, sweet, loving boy. He owns my heart!
Bets, I just called Jonathan into the room and we were beside ourselves. Thank you for posting this, and it makes me miss you and your family even more. You are the best.
Betsy– you are so blessed. I hope 2010 brings you and your family so much joy. All my love.
so perfect!! what a wonderful year. and we have GOT to meet little Miles in person this year! it’s a MUST! 🙂
Betsy, this is great. I’ve been following your blog for a while and this is the perfect culmination of a great year. You have a knack for capturing those perfect candid moments and making them absolutely beautiful. What a great memory to have for your family. Happy New Year!
Betsy! This was perfect! I so wish I made time to put together something like this! Goal for this year…more pics of MY BOYS! 🙂 *thanks for the reminder!
Congrats on the new little one you are expecting… I can’t wait to watch your blog with Miles and his new best friend!
So beautiful, Betsy. Really. As a mom of one little boy (well, he’s a big boy now sniff) I have a lump in my throat watching your gorgeous family grow. Love the song, too. Thank you for sharing and lots of love, laughter, and success in the New Year!! 🙂
sooooo cute!!!
Betsy, This is so great! I thought it was the slideshow up at the top at first, so that is why I did not comment until now! I never could find myself so I knew I had the wrong one. You are so extremely talented as a photographer, and your family is amazing to watch grow and change! I love it! Love you! Judy
you are awesome. way to capture your family so well!
I watched it…am I ur best friend???
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