Category Archives: Personal

May 1, 2012

Bouncing Back

Personal

It’s time to crawl out from under the woodwork and bounce back to reality! It’s been a wonderful seven weeks with my little ones, and quite honestly, it’s going to be difficult to tear myself away from them and get back to work! But such is life…

 

My sweet little Kadence was born March 14th and is already seven weeks old (tomorrow)! I am continually amazed at how quickly this time passes. Two years ago I was at this same stage of life wondering how on earth to keep myself afloat – ha! If only I could still have those three 2-3 hour nap breaks a day..!! But I wouldn’t trade these two precious gifts for the world. I love them more and more each and every day. I don’t want to miss out on this stage of their lives as I know in just a few quick blinks they will be out of my house and starting families of their own. I know it is of the utmost importance to capture their free spirits and crazy personalities every opportunity I get…I can only hope that all of you will do the same!

 

As my baby girl cries out my name and my almost two year old is sick of having ‘room time’, I leave you with these quick snapshots:

 

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I encourage you to stay tuned throughout the month as there are some big things in store I don’t want you to miss!:)

 

Happy May 1st!

 

 

March 6, 2012

An afternoon at the park

Children & Family, Personal

With this unusually nice weather we’ve been having, it seemed only fitting to go to the park as a family last week. We’ve been trying to treasure our one on one time with Caison as we know it will be few and far between all too soon! He was so much fun to watch play and run around like he was a ‘free man’! Of course, because it was such a nice day, the park was completely PACKED with kids much bigger than him. He desperately wanted to do everything the big kids were doing…including play football. Several times he would take off at a dead sprint for the football game taking place over in the open green grass yelling “Ball!” It brought tears to his eyes when we said, “No, Caison. You’re too little!”

 

Doesn’t he know that I only get to enjoy him little bitty for so long?? I mean seriously, how on earth is my baby boy almost TWO?!?!

 

Here are a few of my favorites from our afternoon at the park.

 

My favorite from the day…

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He thought this was Barney…

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“Too high daddy!”

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Happy Tuesday!

February 14, 2012

Project 52 – Week 05

Personal

Well, I am TOTALLY slacking on Project 52. And it’s not for lack of desire! In fact, I think I’m shooting myself in the foot. I think the purpose in a Project 52 is to carry your camera around everywhere and spot images that fit with the weekly themes…ya know, as they happen. For whatever reason, specific ideas have come to mind with almost every single theme – creative images that I want to put together and shoot! Getting something together on a couple of days notice is rather difficult I’ve found. Some have required models and I’ve had two modeling sessions fall through.:(I plan to do all the weeks I’ve missed, I just can’t quite let go of the specific ideas I’ve come up with.

 

So here’s to week 5 – Home! Last night, I whipped together some sugar cookies and dyed some icing in an attempt to feel a little more festive. Gave one cookie to Caison and he licked off all of the icing. Figures. The cookies were delicious though, and as soon as I’m finished with this post, I’m going to get a tiny bit of R&R with what I consider…HOME…

 

 

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

 

 

February 8, 2012

Prom Dress Consignment Sale – VIP Shoppers!

Invesment Information, Personal, Seniors

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With the Prom Dress Consignment Sale dress registration underway, it’s time to start talking about how the girls can best benefit from this sale by becoming a VIP shopper. I’m currently putting together goodie bags – collecting special ‘deals’ from local vendors who have something to offer students at prom. Amanda Miller Makeup Artistry, Savvi’s Formal Wear, and Teena’s Day Spa are all just a few to be included! The first 100 students to come shop at the sale will receive one of these FREE goodie bags! If you have a favorite local vendor you’d love to receive a special deal on, be sure to let me know so I can contact them!

 

So, how do you ensure you’re one of the first 100 shoppers? GREAT question! You need to become a VIP shopper, which can be done in a couple of different ways.

 

First, consign a dress. In order for this sale to be a huge hit, I need awesome dresses in the sale! Do you have dresses hanging in your closet that you’re never going to wear? Of course! Who doesn’t?! You wear a gorgeous dress to prom once, then you have nothing to do with it. Consign your dress in the sale and make great money off of it while it is still current and in great condition.

Second, sign up to work a shift. I’m going to need lots of help coordinating this sale from behind the counter to restocking racks to monitoring the dressing room. Invite your friends along and make it a fun night to hang out. Those who work will receive snacks and drinks to munch on throughout the shift. It will be a really fun place to hang out!

 

So, VIP shoppers can do one or both of the above. Based on what you’re willing to do:

1. Consign a dress and work two shifts – shop FIRST!

2. Consign a dress and work one shift – shop SECOND!

3. Work one shift – shop THIRD!

4. Consign a dress – shop FOURTH!

 

After all VIP shoppers have been released to shop for 30+ minutes, the sale will open to the public. But HURRY, there are only a limited number of VIP slots. CONTACT ME via the contact form, phone (618-550-2299) or email: info @ emilydobson .com

 

Happy Wednesday!

 

February 6, 2012

Prom Dress Consignment Sale

Personal, Seniors

I’ve spent the last month note-taking, fighting anxiety, doing research, pushing aside fears, thinking through logistics, talking Wade’s leg off, and asking myself:

“What if it’s a huge flop?”

“What if I don’t get any dresses?”

“WHAT IF NO ONE COMES?!”

 

I have a lot of ideas. Usually, when I mention my new ideas to Wade, he gives me ‘the look.’ You know, the look that screams, “Really Em?” Most of the time, the idea stops here. Once formed, I jot down a few notes, do a little research and then watch the idea sit and die…a slow, painful death. I don’t know how many books are sitting on my bookshelf that I randomly decided I was going to read, but then never got around to actually READING them. Yeah, the same goes with my ideas. Whether it’s an idea that was shared with me or something I came up with on my own, they all have POTENTIAL…which basically means nothing unless you do something with it.

 

Well, this time, I’m doing something with it. I would love, I repeat LOVE for you to come join me during the Prom Dress Consignment Sale I’m hosting later this month. Yep, that’s the idea…an idea that was shared with me in January and something I’ve been toying with for about a month now. In just a few short weeks, I’ll be hosting this sale here in Alton. It is the PERFECT opportunity for high school students to earn some extra cash, and of course get a gorgeous prom dress for a great deal!

 

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I appreciate all of those who participated in my little GAME over the weekend! And for those who think I’m crazy enough to host a fashion show or launch a brand new store right before my baby is due (although this is a short-term store)! Believe it or not, a fashion show is TOTALLY on my list of ideas! I actually have a ton of information on it, just haven’t been able to pull it together yet. I hope to though. Maybe in Spring of 2013?

 

I will be sharing tons of information over the next couple of weeks including details on how to consign dresses, how to become a VIP shopper, and also sneak peeks of gorgeous dresses and what might be included in the goodie bag!

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SHARE this event with all of your friends and family! Even if you don’t have a dress to sell or know a high school student…you never know when something you posted will reach someone who could take advantage of this sale! Click the ‘like’ button at the bottom of this post to help with it’s visibility. Click the ‘share’ button on your Facebook walls so that more and more people can find out about it!

 

And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ‘LIKE’ and ‘RECOMMEND’ this event on Facebook!

 

Of course, STAY TUNED! Can’t wait to continue promoting this event!

 

 

 

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