A Few Family Photos

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My son in law (to be) is an amazing photographer. He is an IT man by trade but takes pictures for family on the side. He came to our home a couple of weeks ago and did a super nice photo shoot. What a sweet blessing. Here are some of the pics that he took…


Sierra, Leanne, Emily


Me and Tobin




Leanne


Sierra


 

Comments

  1. AngelaOctober 3, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    What a beautiful family! How about a pic of you and Tobin's wedding day. Always curious... Angela

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  2. Bec - Farmers WifeOctober 3, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    What a gift he has with the camera, the photos are really great!

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  3. Charli ArmstrongOctober 3, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Gorgeous! The photos and the family!

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  4. CathyOctober 4, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    Love the pictures Crystal!! You are just beautiful and Tobin so handsome. Sierra is a young woman now and absolutely gorgeous!!

    Love ya my friend,
    Cathy

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    1. CrystalOctober 4, 2012 at 6:58 PM

      Thank you Cathy.. yeah.. she is growing up way to fast for me!! :) Love you too.. Crystal :)

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    2. CathyOctober 8, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      ;)

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  5. Keri BushOctober 4, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Love them! Great job!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Such a lovely family. Great pics but I especially like the black and white of you and Tobin. Beautiful!
    Janet

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  7. aimeeOctober 4, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Amazing photos Crystal--love them!
    Blessings,
    Aimee

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  8. StefanieOctober 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    How special ! So glad you have this !

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  9. AnonymousOctober 11, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Crystal, I just LOVE your blog. I check it weekly. I have a question, I am intersted that you re-use your wood ash for the garden. Do you know if this would be possible to use pellet ash, as we have a pellet stove. I am always intersted in re-using things, especially if helps our garden. Thanks...Lisa

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    1. CrystalOctober 11, 2012 at 8:39 PM

      Lisa, as far as I know pellets are made of wood.. So it would be the same as wood ash..

      Crystal :)

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    2. AnonymousOctober 12, 2012 at 6:04 AM

      Crystal-thank you for answering that is what I figured, we will give it a try.

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