I had a great time getting to know Emma and her mom. She was a huge Taylor Swift nerd. So fun. Here are some photos from our session and some of the things her family said about her.
"Emma, is the sweetest most kind hearted kid that I know. She has a huge heart and is always looking for ways to cheer people up. She also takes herself way too seriously much like her Father. She is a shy kid who keeps to herself because her doesn't like to deal with the drama of most of her peers. She loves to watch Friends, The Office and Gilmore Girls. Last year she dressed up as Pam Beasley." — Mom
"Emma is a very kind-hearted and affectionate person. She wears her heart on her sleeve and seeks to please as many people as she can. She's my daughter. She's an indelible part of my life and I can't imagine a world without her in it. I can't answer how she's changed my life because there is no other frame of reference to compare to." — Dad
"Emma is a most remarkable young woman. She thinks deeply about things that matter as she quietly accomplishes her goals. She has many talents, some of which are already evident, but many that are waiting to be revealed. She is a joy to have as our granddaughter whom we love dearly.
Whenever I ask Emma what she thinks about something, she provides thoughtful answers that are meaningful. One time, when asked to share a favorite song with her cousins, she played something deeply moving on her guitar and explained why it meant so much to her. Emma never hesitates to smile when she sees me, and it warms my soul." — Grandma Hansen
"My most fun memory with Emma is when right before I moved across the world we hung out together, It was really casual. But we went to the dollar store and got some frozen lemonade and whale crackers. Then we went back to her house and played the guitar and sang together while cuddling her new puppy. Then, we went to Target and did face masks together and laughed/joked around all night. The best part for me though was when I went over I came and just did homework. Like the most boring thing on the planet. We just sat around and did our homework, but because we were together and because of the best friends bond we have we had an incredible time together. Emma is amazing, and all my memories with her (Besides when we had to say goodbye when I moved to Ireland) are incredible, because she is the person in this world I get along with the best, and she has such a beautiful soul. Anytime spent with her is time well spent." — Meka Strack, friend
"Always remember that you are a unique, beautiful, intelligent daughter of God with limitless potential. Sometimes life gets hard and you may get discouraged. Remember you can look to your family, friends, leaders, and most importantly, God, for help and comfort. You have wonderful things to look forward to in life! I just want Emma to know that she is amazing. Truly! She is such a talented, poised, kind, and trustworthy young woman. I am honored to have been her leader, and I am so happy that she is my neighbor!" — Kristin Walker, church leader
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