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More of my family get together

My parents–where it all began. I love their smiles here. So happy to have us all together. I love how my baby is reaching for me here…I had just jumped into the shot after setting the timer. My...

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The Yogurt Experience

I have had a fun time working on this project, as it is something different for me. The Yogurt Experience is a fun little shop where you get to put the toppings on yourself. They weigh your cup and you...

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A 12 minute drive away…

Last weekend our family moved to a new home just 12 minutes door to door from our old home.  Still the same zip code, but my kids will be at a new school, and our church congregation will be different,...

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I shouldn’t be that hard to please….

Ok, I’ve been planning for a year to give my business a facelift.  When I had someone create my logo 5 years or so ago, I told them exactly what I wanted. I got it, but I’ve never LOVED it.  I like it...

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Hello!

I am so excited about my new blogsite!  I’ve been planning on making the jump for over a year and finally bit the bullet and did something about it.   I designed my website about 5 years ago, and last...

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Are you ready????

I have been working hard the past few weeks on a BIG secret!  My business is having a little makeover, I’m so excited!  My goal has been my birthday (July 7th) to have it all ready.  I think it will be...

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Happy New Year!!!~A few of my goals

I am excited for a fresh clean slate going into this year. Though nothing really changes (except our insurance deductables) it is a time of reflection and making changes.  Everyone is making new goals...

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BlogHer Food 2013 Blogging Conference

Last week I went to my 3rd blogging conference this year. Before you think it…it’s a little much, I agree! What on earth do I need to go to 3 blogging conferences in 6 months??? Well, they all came...

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Colored Pencil Necklace Gift

My kids head back to school next week. As with most moms out there, I’ve got mixed emotions. This happens to me every year. I’m grateful for the opportunities to go into the world and learn and grow...

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Thoughtful and Free Birthday Gift Ideas

(For those that tuned in on Sat/Sun for the rest of my birthday week and didn’t see it–soo sorry! With traveling, and two computers having issues, it was quite tricky. Now to finish up the… Continue...

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10 tips for Throwing a DIY theme party

I’m wrapping up my Birthday Celebration Week with 10 tips for Throwing a DIY theme party, many quite budget friendly. I LOVE throwing parties, and I get all excited to figure out a theme, and… Continue...

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Why taking photos increases our happiness

I’m delighted to have my dear friend Heather Walker share her thoughts on photography, and why we take photos of our loved ones. Both her portraits and instagram pictures are filled with so much...

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10 tips for Road Trippin’ with Just one Driver

After our drive through the Grand Canyon to a family wedding in May, and finding that our kids are the perfect age to venture out, I got this crazy idea in my mind that I… Continue Reading Come on over...

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Cookie Monster Ice Cream {without a machine}

I’m so excited to share that I made my FIRST homemade ice cream last week with my kids! It was a BIG hit, I’ve already got plans to make another flavor. I wanted to do… Continue Reading Come on over to...

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Tips and Ideas on How to take Newborn Photos

I love photography, and I love babies, but taking pictures of babies can be quite challenging for me. After 10+ years of experience as a photographer, I thought I’d share my tips and ideas on… Continue...

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The Hundred Foot Journey

I’m excited to be teaming up with World Market to share with you their Gourmet Getaway Sweepstakes in conjunction with the release of the new Disney film, The Hundred Foot Journey. Cost Plus World...

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Visiting Memphis, Tennessee {Graceland and Mud Island}

On our road trip to Tennessee from Texas, I was excite to travel through a few major US cities that I’d never been through before. One of them was Memphis, Tennessee, and once I realized… Continue...

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Hawaiian Meatballs with Pineapple Coconut Sauce

This Hawaiian Meatballs with Pineapple Coconut Sauce dish is one of my fave’s, but I hadn’t made it for a while, and kinda forgot about it until recently…it was a big hit with the kids,… Continue...

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Sensitivity

{source} Yesterday I was having a bit of a panic attack. It seems to happen every once in a while. Not that I’ve had a history with that, (or been diagnosed) but sometimes when lots… Continue Reading...

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Welcome to the Neighborhood Pineapple Gift + Printable

When I moved into our neighborhood four years ago, we were given a fresh pineapple as a welcome gift. I had learned that it was a symbol of hospitality, and I thought it was such… Continue Reading Come...

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