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EMILY CRALL BLOG

I'm Emily and I'm so happy you're here! This blog is a journal about my life and my latest work. Stay a while and say hello!

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iowa city family: hostetler

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My mom has 5 siblings. My grandfather came from a large family as well. So I have more second-cousins than I can count. But truly, the resemblance between my mom’s brothers and her cousin, Lynn (the father of this beautiful family), is uncanny. And it doesn’t end there. My second-cousin, Tony, looks incredibly similar to […]

Dana & Blake

An Ainsworth Iowa Summer Wedding

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Weddings

His world revolves around three wonderful ladies; his two precious daughters, Reese and Danica, and his beautiful bride, Dana. Now, they are a family, together. The smile on his face and the tears in his eyes were a perfect reflection of how his heart must’ve been feeling. Their love story and engagement photos are here. […]

the bullet list

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Personal

Where did the year go? Suddenly it’s going to be August and I am still accidentally saying June. I still don’t get Google+. I have it; I just don’t get it. Freshly brushed teeth are amazing. I rewound and rewatched Melanie’s leap so many times and every time, I get chills. I will forever wish […]

recipe: baked chicken nuggets

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I love chicken nuggets. Like, I could eat them every single day and not ever get sick of them. And though this isn’t a particularly “healthy” recipe, I do like they they are baked instead of fried. Plus, they are delicious. So, for the two people who requested the recipe, here it is! (I know, […]

a lovely sound: welcome home

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“What a lovely sound; angels all around saying this is where you belong. Welcome home. Welcome home.” I wonder about them. I wonder who they would be if things had been different. I wonder what role they would play in our now-8-member family. I wonder what kind of siblings they would be to me, antagonizing, […]

Keri & Drew

A Sister’s Garden Tented Summer Wedding in Kalona, Iowa

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Weddings

Words cannot describe the amount of detail and design that went into this reception. Truly, words can’t describe it which is why, luckily, I have photos. 🙂 You’ve already seen Drew and Keri’s beautiful ceremony, now it’s time to show you their lavish reception. It was held at Sister’s Garden & Bloom, which is a […]

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