Betz Family Blog

Friday, February 27, 2009

Natalie Goes to College

We are thinking that if we start to save cash now we might be able to send Natalie to the college of her choice. We are creating a college fund through PalPal Donations and then plan to transfer it annually to an ESA (education savings account). Just wanted to let you all know since a donation could be a great & lasting gift to her for special times like her birthday or Christmas.

-J & L

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Hanging out with the Walters!

We hadn't gotten to see our friends, Brad and Sarah, and their adorable son, Isaac, for a few weeks now, so we had a little impromptu get-together last night. Isaac and Natalie are such good buds, and we decided to have fun and take some pictures with everyone. Lots of favs from the night, so enjoy! Brad and Sarah also have a photography business (specializing in weddings), and if you'd like to check out Brad's work, visit his website at www.bradwaltersphoto.com - he does great work!!
-L

Buddies!

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Isaac showing off that he's now WALKING! Way to go, dude!!

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Hilarious...

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"See, Isaac, this is my cool cow..."

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"...I just love to eat him."

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Hey, there's fish in there!!

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Got 'em!!

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Isaac and his daddy...

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Natalie loves "hang time"

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Group shot...Just 'cause we're photographers, doesn't mean we don't need a little help to give the "real smile" for the camera...Isaac is not sure what all of us adults are doing!

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Our first snowshoeing trip!

Last month, we took the awesome opportunity to try snowshoeing with the Catalyst ministry of our church. We had a fantastic time, and it was just a perfect day! We went to The Crags, which is near (or in) Florissant, CO. It was Natalie's first time in the backpack carrier, and she really did a great job! We loved it, and we look forward to snowshoeing again soon!!

-L

Natalie gets to ride while Mom does all the work!

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Midway up the trail, we run into friends, Rachael & Daron and their dog, Belle (and Ernie, the beagle they were dog-sitting)...

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We feel preparing Natalie to be flexible and that "adverse conditions build character" are important...lesson of this day--eating WHILE Mom continues to showshoe since we needed to stay with our group!

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At the lower overlook point...perfect place for Natalie to get a break from being in the carrier!

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Rachael & Daron took care of Natalie (who was not okay with getting back in the carrier yet) while we hiked the rest of the way to the top to see this beautiful view!