bonjour, y'all!

I'm a dash of Jackie O. A pinch of Elly May. A splash of Quelques Fleurs. A jigger of pickle juice. My friends call me Boots. My name is JoBeth. I'm just a southern girl who adores a great tune, a delicious meal, beautiful flowers, a frilly dress, and the perfect shoe. I'm married to a curly haired boy I call "The Angler". I am a registered dietitian who loves burgers and chocolate chip cookies. I survived being President of the Junior League. I'm a daydreamer, an avid i-pod shuffler and a novice photographer. I love to laugh. I'm often silly with a heapin' helpin' of sappy. I'm blessed beyond measure and amazed by God's grace. I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, but I try to keep my high heels walking in faith one step at a time. It's been an incredible adventure so far.

Like all true southerners, I come from a long line of storytellers. My favorite stories paint pictures. And great pictures tell stories. I hope to accomplish both on this blog. So, grab yourself a glass of sweet tea, kick off your Manolo's and sit a spell on my virtual veranda. Flair and folly awaits.

Do tell!

photography: Katlyn

Thursday, May 6, 2010 Posted in photography

There is nothing more beautiful than to see one woman helping another. I met cute “Katey-Kat” ,as she is sometimes called, through my friend Kerri. They are cousins with an extraordinary relationship. Kerri , the rough and tumble, wee bit older, wise one, has taken on the role of BIG sister. Kerri gives sage advice on school, career, life, and even (to Katlyn’s dismay) boys. Katlyn in return is the perfect “little sister”. She provides laughs, love, nuture, and carries herself with dignity and grace far beyond her years. Together they sharpen each other…and its quite fun as a bystander to see how beautiful this modern family relationship works.

We actually shot these photos back in March. Katlyn requested I hold off on the blog until she could give them to Kerri as a Mother’s Day gift. See – Isn’t she a sweetheart? I love when a girl is honestly beautiful inside and out. Katelyn made her gift presentation last night so now I have the “ok” to share with you.

Thanks ladies for letting me spend the day with you and for showing me…we can’t always choose our family – but what a blessing it is when we can choose to make family our friends.