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The Problem With Skiing
Here's the problem with skiing. They give you a map of the trails before you go up the lift...but the map is 2D. Sure the trails are color coded...black diamonds are the most difficult and clearly marked. But alas, the map is still utterly flat. After a sufficient...
Prayers and Strip Clubs
Pretty bold graphic, right? But read the bottom...don't get crazy, and please don't leave the blog. I assure you I haven't lost my mind. If you've been around a while you know that my life can be some what unpredictable. I'm a hobby/skills/learning/adventure...
In Love With Lydia {a sneak peek}
Hey all! Happy Valentine's Day. I've always liked this holiday...even though I spent a lot of V-days dateless at home or out with the girls. Yes, believe it or not, this Awkward Annie wasn't too popular with the boys growing up. {Crazy, I know.} At any rate, I...
More Panda Poop.
As a kid I liked cats. They were cute and cuddly. My dad was {is} a dog person and our dog at the time {Chip} was not a kid person. If we had a dog that acted more like Chance from "Homeward Bound" I'd probably have been partial to dogs. But Chip wasn't Chance. He...
Moving with a Cat {throw back post}
Here is a throw back post from my move to Minot...enjoy! Well. I'm here! Panda and I made it safe and sound. However, it was one crazy journey. Here is an overview of what our last day in Shreveport/first hours in Minot looked like. Monday June 11 9:30 a.m....
Panda Poop {a throw back post}
Here's a throw back post about the first time I took Panda cat to the vet... Yesterday I had one of those moments that makes me think, "Only in my life..." Let me elaborate. Hopefully if your day isn't shaping up, this will help. Yesterday I told you that...
Who’s Your Valentine?
I'm back home in Minot now. I'll be totally honest with you. My trip was very trying. I got some news that blindsided me. I was at a conference that was spiritually challenging. I know I've grown because of it...but all that spiritual growth can leave a girl...
5 Things to do While I’m MIA
So here's the thing. As I said yesterday, I'm in Shreveport right now. I tend to forget a thing or two when I travel, but usually that's okay because whoever I'm visiting can usually hook me up. Well, on this trip I forgot my computer charger. I love Apple. I love...
The Coldest Seat in the House
Yesterday I took a trip. It's been planned since Christmas, no whims here. But boy does it feel good to be down in Shreveport, LA! Let me tell you all something. Practically Canada is cold! It sneaked up on me gradually, so I guess I didn't notice just how cold...
Tiffany, Kyle {& Wiley} | Maternity Session
Last Sunday I had the fun privilege of photographing maternity portraits for a dear friend of mine...who just so happens to be the cutest little pregnant gal I've ever known. Remember when you were a kid and you put a ball or a balloon under your shirt and pretended...
Dangerous Prayers
We think of prayer as a safe place. Am I right? I know I am. It's tranquil, peaceful, reflective. Prayer makes us feel like we are actively doing something when the world give us situations that are straight up out of control. And we are. Prayer makes a...
Sugar & Spice : A Sisters Session
Last week I posted a sneak peek of Danica and Robin's photo session. Here is the full deal. Two sweet sisters. One sugary baby--one spicy three year old. I had a blast setting my "mobile studio" up in their very own living room so Danica could be entertained while...
Sweater Gown
Just to be clear, in today's post I'm going to say things that even a year ago I never thought I would utter. Three phrases to be exact. It's a night of firsts. Let's dive in. I'll start by saying that I ran a lot of errands today. I wanted to be sure that I got...
The Awkward Files : A Food Fail Trifecta
I live by the theory that if we only had good days we'd never really appreciate them...because we wouldn't know the difference. So every once in a while it's okay to embrace a day of complete chaos where nothing turns out as it should. Then we can really understand...
Danica & Robin: A Sneak Peek
This week I had the good fortune of photographing two beautiful little girls. I was so excited to edit the photos...so I'm thrilled to be bringing you a sneak peek tonight! Without further ado, feast your eyes on Baby Robin and her big-girl sister, Danica....
