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Friday, October 28, 2011

Painful.

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I have friends in Minnesota. I give them a hard time about the fact that they can sometimes get snow 11 months out of the year. This stuff happens to them. Not here. Not to us. This post? I’m warning you now, not a Friday Favorite. We woke up this morning to this- Which is...

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Miranda - Think of it this way…. Perfect timing to run out and take a snowy Christmas Card picture!!!

I’ve been hoping for a snow just enough to get my Christmas Card picture ready before Thanksgiving, but we’ll see if I get my wish *You obviously got mine.

And btw, I’ve just created 3-4 more Pandora Stations of Christmas music

Betsy - Miranda, your comment made me smile. I intentionally don’t do snowy Christmas photos. I try to find the sunniest, most mild day and get ‘em done then. Which means our photo is taken already. I love to get a fresh feeling of summer when it’s time for cards to go out. Winter is not my favorite season. (Shocking, I know.)

Katie - Our mom called me after talking to you. She was excited! The boys began racing around the room holding hands and yelling at the top of their lungs! If you knit you’d have a better appreciation for winter (that is what gets me through anyway)

Betsy - I did think of you, Katie– figured it maybe would give you some time to work on all those projects you’ve got going!

Cheryl - So, I just checked the weather forecast, because your father wondered if they were still predicting snow. He has no love for winter either. They have changed the forecast, but it will not be pleasant for you. Predictions are now for 10-15 inches! Yes, I really did see it!! Recently, I heard “Let it snow, let it snow……” and yes, I am really kind of happy.

Pam - Cheryl,I’m with you. I love the snow and I automatically thought “Christmas”. Didn’t put the carols on just yet, but it was tempting.

Betsy - Well, Pam & Cheryl, seems to me that both the love of winter and the dislike of winter are hereditary- on each side.

Jeff - I’m with you 100% of the way, Cheryl, and I’m so glad you were able to be home to enjoy the snow this weekend! Tell your husband that maybe it’s God’s way of helping him get the full benefit of a quiet weekend in Connecticut, so he should just sit back and enjoy it himself!

And yes, Betsy, I am slightly jealous. It’s currently 84° where I’m at, and the “feels like” is 89°. Can’t wait to get home to MN, where it’s only half that!

Minna - Our Mom called me too Betsy first to tell me about the predicted 6-10 and then a few hours later to update me with the current forecast of 10-15! Needless to say I am pretty happy I live in Illinois right now where tomorrows forecast is 58 mild and sunny just like the perfect fall weather we should be having!!

Sally - I’m one of those *weird* people who like Christmas carols in the fall! But I do not get excited about snow in October! I feel for you!

Vicki - What a great bunch of crisp, fabulous pictures! I especially like the one of you and your kiddos sitting outside. The very first time I came across your blog you had posted pictures of your kids jumping off the roof into the snow. : ) I remember being completely amazed. Today I’m amazed (and thankful) that the snow got you and missed us over here in Wisconsin! : )

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Winners!

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Thanks to the decision-making benefits of www.random.org, we have 8 winners: Numbers- 8 6 22 Which correspond to the following names: Katherine – $25 Elizabeth Street shop gift certificate Tonya S. – $25 Elizabeth Street shop gift certificate Aubrey Lane – Vintage Map Pinwheels Kate @ Songs Kate Sang –...

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Product Giveaway.

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***Giveaway is open until Wednesday, October 26th, until 9:30 p.m. EST.*** Winner will be announced at 10:00 pm EST on 10/26!*** A couple months ago, I received an email from Meg over at ‘Whatever’. She had found my shop through Ashley Ann, and wondered if I would be interested in sponsoring her blog and creating...

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Christy - Love your shop, Coming over from Meg’s blog. Her Blog Whatever & Ashley Ann’s (http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/)
are my go to’s for craftiness ideas! They are both so inspiring

Christy - I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/MCHPHOTOGRAPHY7

jtara - LOVE your stuff! my favorite crafts blogs are meg and ashley ann’s. love their hearts, too!

Sara - Your blog, Meg’s, and Lemonade Makin’ Mama are my first three bookmarks, and I check them EVERY day (sometimes more than once)!! Love, love, love!

Linda B. - My favorite craft blog is Thrifty Decorating. Thanks for the chance to enter this giveaway!

Tonya S. - Thanks for the giveaway!! My favorite blog to go to for crafty ideas is Ashley Ann’s.

Emily B. - I love Meg’s blog (Whatever), ashleyannphotography.com, and mycakes.blogspot.com!

katherine - love ashleyannphotography.com!

Erin - I visit http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/ and http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/ and browse etsy for inspiration! this would be a fun giveaway to win!

Kristina - Love your map creations. I love Meg’s blog and I always check in on The Nester too.

Grace - I love using maps & book pages to make endless types of bunting & banners!

Rebecca - I would love to win any of the prizes, Betsy! My favorite design website is http://www.letterheadfonts.com. It is THE place for fabulous fonts. Anyone who loves letters will be thrilled with the eye candy here.

Kate - Such cuteness! I especially love the READ letters. I love http://www.dana-made-it.com, meg’s blog (of course), and A Soft Place to Land. And I live for pinterest.

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - I adore your pinwheels ~ especially the ones with vintage maps. Thank you for this opportunity!

Christy K - Your shop is absolutely fantastic! : ) I am a big reader of Meg’s blog (Whatever) and whenever I need an amazing DIY project, I go to Ashley Ann’s blog, Under the Sycamore!

http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/

secret mom thoughts - I get lots of cool craft ideas from Pinterest and Whatever.

Sarah G - I would love for a chance to win Can I put http://betsyjoblog.com/ as my favorite?

Megan B - My son is having his pictures made tomorrow and I’m dying to do this with them: http://thisismeinspired.blogspot.com/2011/07/instant-gratification-canvas-photo-diy.html

Janel - I don’t read a lot of crafting blogs, but do get a lot of ideas from Pintrest

Janel - I pinned this to Pinterest http://pinterest.com/pin/366410435/

Naomi - My favourite crafty project is this upcycled suitcase – http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/04/birthday-in-a-suitcase/
I am currently trying to make one! x

Aubreylaine - I love pinterest!!
littlegray88 at yahoo dot com

Dee - I love your blog and also Pinterest!

Valerie p. - I love looking at others blogs for inspiration. My favorite is Lisa Leonard when she does what I wore Wednesday and hello Monday;) makes me happy!!!

Alicia - My favorite desing blog is http://www.younghouselove.com!

Stephanie - I love pintrest, whatever, and younghouselove for house ideas…some craft, but I like to just get the crafts already made, lets just be honest (thats why this is perfect for me!) Thanks!

Cate O’Malley - I am addicted to Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/cateomalley) and get tons of inspiration there. Love your stuff – used pinwheels for my daughter’s birthday last February.

Alice H - I am here from Meg (Whatever blog) and I like to look at her blog for her Craft Thursday’s that she does with her kids. I also find a lot of other craft inspiration from Pinterest. Thanks for the giveaway.

Alice H - Here is my link to pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/383192881/

Jill - I love pioneerwoman.com. Not sure if cooking and photography qualify as crafts but that’s two of my loves and the pioneer woman does an awesome job with both of them. She photographs her recipes as she’s making them – YUM!! And of course, my FAVORITE blog is yours, Betsy.

Trisha - Thanks so much for the giveaway. I love to go to tipjunkie.com. She posts fun creative ideas from lots of other bloggers also.

Joyful Reflections Photography - Betsy~ You’re very talented and don’t know how you do it all! Hats off to you! I enjoy reading your blog, How Does She Do IT? http://www.howdoesshe.com/ and Pioneer Woman http://thepioneerwoman.com/.

Would love to win a headband to use for newborn sessions…but love your pinwheels too!

Have a blessed day! Catherine Cella

Joyful Reflections Photography - Here’s your pinwheels on my Pinterest page!

http://pinterest.com/pin/203858320602250327/

Sarah - I love reading your blog (so creative!) and also grimm-inspirations.blogspot.com

Carole - I really love sitting down with a cup of hot apple cider and reading my favorite blogs. Some include madebyrae.com, niceandknit.com, pioneerwoman.com, Soulemama.com, Amyjdelightful.blogspot.com and bestyjoblog.com……just to name a few!

Favorite craft I’m making right now: reversible headbands
http://thelongthread.com/?p=669

Jennifer - Perhaps I liked it so much because it was a Friday Favorite…lol…
http://betsyjoblog.com/2011/01/07/friday-favorite-12
I have been meaning to do this (with the kids) for what, a year now. Maybe for Christmas.

Vanessa - Lovely give away!
I like to check One Pretty Thing.
http://www.oneprettything.com/
Thank you!

Vanessa - Pinned your giveaway…
http://pinterest.com/pin/388856776/
Thank you again

Marina - I get all my great craft ideas from craftgawker.com check it out for the holidays, there’s plenty of potential Christmas gifts!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

If Life was a Highway.

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If it really was, here is where I would stop. The very next exit would be noted, the right signal engaged, the brakes pressed. This exit would be taken- to rest and stay awhile. Not for quitting, but for lingering. The type of lingering done when you’re on a long cross country trip, and though...

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Family Photos.

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I appreciate the opportunities I have to meet someone new, to be able to take a moment in their lives and record it for current and future reflection. I recently met Heather and her family at this wedding, and at the time, she asked if I would be able to take family photos before her...

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Heather - Betsy, your gentle words and beautiful photo’s have me teary eyed. We had so much fun at the shoot and I love the results- thanks again for “capturing” my family, and especially my chiildren and of course Digsby!

Mary Hoffman - Beautiful photos, Heather! What a great idea to have this done before Will leaves!

Charlotte - Betsy, these are fantastic! We all appreciate that you came to our house and took pictures of our family. To be able to capture our feelings (and get pictures of Digsby looking in the right direction!) just shows what a talented photographer you really are. I cannot wait to show them to William when he gets back next year! Thank you again!

Sara - Beautiful Pictures! The one on the bridge and the one of Lex and William are my favorites! Love you guys! <3

Heather - Thank you so much Betsy- you captured the moment beautifully and your words made us shed more tears. We are so proud of our young man and our wonderful daughters.

Pam - These are great. What a nice looking family. Great job Betsy!

Kimberly Gottier - Heather/Charlie and family and to Betsy! These are beautiful pictures – they truly capture who you all are as a family. And Betsy’s sentiments are tear jerking. And more than anything we honor the sacrifice that all of you are making, each in your own way, for our country. May your wonderful family memories get you through the tough times of not being together and the not knowing. Holding you close in heart and prayer as you say your temporary goodbyes………

Jim & Noeline – UK - What great photos couldn’t pick a favourite. We certainly remember William at 12. How time flies.

rebecca wentworth - Betsey you captured so beautifuly the Matthew family in your photos….they are a blessing to our community.

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