Saturday, April 22, 2006

My Beautiful SeeSaw

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Just the Three of Us

Alicia was NOT happy to have her picture taken!! She didn't like the focus/red eye reduction light on Granma's new camera! Posted by Picasa

Sunday, April 09, 2006

ME


My infamous pink sweater...had to crop out the side view from the mirror...a little too exciting for this blog!!!! Posted by Picasa

Christmas!


Me looking Fah-byou-luss! at Christmas 2004. Posted by Picasa

Old School!!


Oh here's an oldie!!! Hahahahha!!! I was about 10 and Sarah was 8! Beautiful sky...horrible hair!!! Posted by Picasa

Buzz buzz buzz


My sweet Alex! I love when he gets his hair buzzed he looks so grownup! Posted by Picasa

Brainiac

I'm learning how to post pictures on my blog through Picasa so you may see some weird stuff on here for a while! Finding all sorts of old random pics from the past few years on some cds I borrowed from my parents house.....


Such as this picture of me in my hippie days...! Ok so it wasn't that long ago...maybe 4 years? I wonder what I did with that shirt...I know I still have the pants in my bottom drawer....

And this one of my when I was probably 17 or so. I am holding my favorite kitty Fluffy (RIP 2000) who lived to be a total of 18 years. He was the most awesome cat in the world. I have never found one even remotely close to his personality and I've gone through a LOT of cats! Oh that sounds bad doesn't it. None of them have died I swear!!! :) Wonder why Sis looks so smug...hehehe...


Betsy and Grandma November 2000 Posted by Picasa

Old Pregnant Betsy


Here I am 7 months pregnant with Alex and closing in on 170 lbs!!

The Day My Angel (#2) Was Born



Can you imagine a more perfect day to be born? I was born in the beginning of January during a sleet storm. This is June 27th at about 10 o'clock in the morning, not long before my daughter was born. A truly perfect day....

My Favorite Smile

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Two of my Favorite Girls!

How Come I Feel So Dumb All the Time??!!! :)


Congratulations, Betsy! Your IQ score is 126

This number is based on a scientific formula that compares how many questions you
answered correctly on the Classic IQ Test relative to others. Your Intellectual Type is Word Warrior. This means you have exceptional verbal skills. You can easily make sense of complex issues and take an unusually creative approach to solving problems. Your strengths also make you a visionary. Even without trying you're able to come up with lots of new and creative ideas. And that's just a small part of what we know about you from your test results.

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My Aura Test


Betsy, you're an Emerald!

We don't need a psychic to tell us that you're giving off a Emerald vibe. Your bright, refreshing, grass-green aura tells us that you're a relaxed person with a laid-back attitude. Into living a healthy lifestyle — from eating right to trying yoga and aromatherapy — you're down-to-earth and always easy-going. You bring calm and peace with you wherever you go. A bit of a flower child, you're as unpretentious and open-minded as they come. Everyone is invited to your party. Chances are you have quite the green thumb, too, as well as a knack for healing people — both emotionally and physically. Sensitive and compassionate, you're as reliable as the earth and as natural as herbal tea and organic vegetables.
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Creepy since this totally describes me!!!!!

Alex

Alex playing (or trying to play) an old fashioned game of hoop and stick in Hyde Park.

Getting Ready for Sarah's (Alex's) Big Day!

Alex was so nervous to be in his Aunt Sarah and Uncle Matt's wedding! He did a great job though I was so proud of him! Alicia was supposed to be a flower girl but she was too little at the time and she slept through the whole thing!

The Pensive Artist

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

You Are My Angel.....

At Sarah's wedding...hopefully getting more pics soon!


We have a Roomie!!


In a wonderful turn of events and just when I thought everything was falling apart, God answered my prayer for help. After my last friend moved out who was helping me with my mortgage and groceries in exchange for a place to stay I remember praying and saying "I wish I knew another single girl who I could trust that needed a place to live!!" Within a month my old roommate from Johnson State College was found on myspace by me and she was moving back to Vermont from California with no particular place to live! Everything worked out great and she is a blessing to have in my home in many ways. We haven't changed a bit when we are together it is just like old times (sans the, er, partying!) and I am looking forward to the summer.

It really does work when you pray. You just have to be patient!! I was trying a new kind of prayer where instead of trying to picture God when I pray and finding nothingness, I imagine my soul sending out a message to all the other souls and that it seeks out the receptiveness of the soul that can answer my prayer. I am sure that sounds crazy and "new agey" like my Mom would probably say but everytime I do it that way it works! I picture the soul as a never ending wisp of smoke or steam surrounding us, constantly undulating around our bodies, reaching up and pooling with all the souls of those alive. I wish I could paint it (maybe I will) but I don't know if I'm quite THAT talented!! If I ever do I'll have to take a picture of it and post it on here.

Alex's Sears Portrait Pictures








Alicia wouldn't sit for hers or with big brother! Not the right time in her life to ask that of her I guess...We will try again in a few months!

Proud Parents


Saturday, April 01, 2006

Pretty Girl






Alex's Birthday!




Alex turned 5 on Tuesday! Some adorable pictures: