Last week, we spent Spring Break with family in Texas. I had the sweet and special privilege of meeting my new nephew, Cooper. Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their grainy glory! I am @songskatesang on...
We wandered over, across the street to a new candy shop on the square. Oh my heavens. Have you every wandered, on a lovely day, into a shop dedicated to candy? Yes, Yes. That is what I was thinking exactly! He took the words right out of my mouth. Made with Imperial...
On that day, my friends were kind enough to be patient with me as I acted like a true tourist. It was a perfectly, just rained day. These friends have been with me through so much. They have seen me move to Arizona. They have stood by me as a rock through my husband's...
Ever so often, I still have the opportunity to travel to Denton for work. Each time I go, I find myself absolutely enamored with the square. Memories swirling around of parades, walks for coffee, bridal shower and baby showers... Shops owned by dear friends......
You know when you are trying to remember the beginning of something and it just makes you smile? At first I was going to tell you about second shooting for Lauren at weddings. Which made me remember that I roomed with Lauren at Blog Sugar when we didn't even really...
I love this plant. I have no idea what it is, but I love that soft curves unravel all along the leaves / spikes / pokey things. It makes me smile at this crazy desert world. Cactus that are curvy that have killer spikes. Plants that have killer spikes that are curvy...
Here in the desert, spring comes at the most amazing time. While everyone north is yearning for winter to be gone, we are holding on to the last perfect days and beginning to mentally brace for the summer heat. It's funny how people mirror this same thing. While some...
What did you leave behind that was beautiful? As I was walking out the gate this morning, Julia's art greeted me. Today, I will follow her example and try to leave beauty in my path. Hugs! Kate
I hope your day is a jump high... Silly Smiles... Turn around kind of day! We took a walk a few weeks ago to the neighborhood green space. {Yes, in the desert, there is so little green, they call them green spaces}. Julia pointed out this awesome tree growing...
Tonight I wanted to make something simple and warm and fresh for my family. I stopped at Smart & Final on the way home and purchased items from their #LaRomanella line. {You can read all about my shopping adventure, here} I love product that I can add a few fresh...
Amelia, Â it was so fun to meet you! You are precious! Your mom is a sweetheart and your grandmother is one of my favorite people on this planet! I know you have a very beautiful life ahead! Blessings, Kate
I had the privilege of photographing our church's building dedication last Sunday. (Thank you Fr. Brian and Chris for this amazing opportunity!) Bishop Olmsted celebrated Mass and the performed the dedication. Bishop is wonderful to be around. He is kind and joyful...
While the kids were practicing, Brian and I wandered down the street just to take a quiet walk together. Do you know what we found?! Father Junipero Serra, established Mission San Juan Capistrano on November 1, 1776, over 230 years ago. The story begins in 1775, when...
Julia and Nate sang at Pueri Cantores this past weekend. Pueri Cantores is the national student choral organization of the Catholic Church in the United States. Internationally, the organization is headquartered in the Vatican and involves 60,000 singers from schools...
There has been a lot of traveling lately. That means there has been a lot of momma just trying to keep the littles entertained! Happy Friday dear friends, Kate
We just arrived home from a whirlwind trip to California. I have so, so much to tell you. It was wonderful. Tonight, my very sore feet and my very tired head have no idea how they are going to go to work tomorrow. So, if you find me in the hall singing "It's A Small...