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Photo Session – Picnic in the Park

There is still time to sign up for the mini sessions! We only have a few spaces left ~ so hurry over to Lauren's blog and sign up! These pictures I took during our mock session. We had so much fun with our own kids... running around my backyard, chasing Murphy and...

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Disneyland {Continued}

I met the kids and Brian at "It's a Small World". We had exactly 20 minutes before the kids had their meeting time. Do you know how fun it was to jump in line with friends and ride my favorite ride? Yeah, good times. Then, we all lined up and headed back behind the...

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HP ePrint Review #HPePrint

I recently received a printer to try from MomSelect. I have had a blast learning how to use it and I know this is just the first trick I've learned (in the video above with the Instagram App).  Can you believe I printed directly from my phone?! You could...

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Disneyland

There are very few days that I have the honor of being the hero in the family. That title proudly rests on Brian's shoulders. After singing the day before at the festival, we woke up in Dana Point and rushed to Disneyland. Our curtain call was at 10:15am. There was...

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Insta-Friday…

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...

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And then there was the candy shop…

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...

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Get by with a little help from my friends…

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...

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Denton, Texas

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......

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The Beginning of a Dream…

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...

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Soft Curves…

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...

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Roses and Sunsets

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...

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Did you?

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

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Your day…

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...

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Recipe for #LaRomanella Simple and Fresh Spaghetti

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...

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