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The Holidays

Hope your holidays have been merry and bright so far… Things haven’t been “easy” around here lately, but we have never been happier or more united as a family. As some of you know, Chris lost his job a couple … Continue reading

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Party of Five

We finally got pictures taken as a party of five… Our first try didn’t go so well. After a crazy three hours of getting everyone fed, bathed, and dressed and then driving about 40 minutes to our photo shoot location, … Continue reading

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Pray for my People

Two women who are dear to me have husbands battling cancer… Two women that I respect and admire and adore are facing very hard days. The first is a beautiful, sweet lady named Ms. Gail. When I got home from … Continue reading

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13.1 and 125… Here I Come

Before I began the journey to Africa to bring our boy home, I weighed 124 pounds and was the smallest and most fit I had been in my adult life (or whole life, probably). Africa brought ten pounds, the settling … Continue reading

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Life is short. Life is hard. Love harder.

It seems like more and more people I know are battling death and disease. Their loved ones are left fighting for them, praying, believing for the best. It could be us. It could be any one of us. It’s my … Continue reading

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Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

So, there’s a church with a pretty good size pumpkin patch right down the street from us that would have been fine for taking pictures. BUT then there’s a farm about 40 minutes away with way more fun stuff to … Continue reading

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Pictures Make a House a Home

I feel like a house can be decorated in any style, have whatever furniture and decor in it, but without family photos it never is quite a “home.” My style is not showroom- it’s lived in, comfy, a vintage and … Continue reading

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Putting It Into Perspective

Many people know October as Breast Cancer Awareness month. And what an important cause that is… So many of us know women affected by this disease. But many people don’t realize (myself included until a couple days ago) that this … Continue reading

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Beauty From Ashes

One of my very favorite verses from the Bible is Isaiah 61:3: “To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their … Continue reading

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New Lois & Louise Promotion!

In my last post I told you guys about my new little venture into the world of at-home-business. Today we are kicking off a brand spankin’ new promotion that I hope you will take advantage of. If you refer any … Continue reading

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My New Baby

No, not that kind of baby… I have started a little Etsy shop… I’ve talked about it for a long time, so I finally went for it. Long term it will be home decor and paintings, and right now there … Continue reading

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At this moment…

As I type this my baby is cuddled up on my chest, strapped to my body in a mei tei carrier. His little head sits right below my chin and I am drinking in his intoxicating baby scent as I … Continue reading

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Ready or Not…

The above picture in hanging on a bulletin board in Presley’s classroom… At her pre-school… My baby girl is going to school! Ok, she’s only going 2 days a week for 4 hours a day, but it counts. This will … Continue reading

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Elikai Meets His Family!

Natalie stuck around after the birth to capture the first moments between Elikai and his brother and sister, as well as his grandparents and aunt Lauren. Get ready for the sweetness! (Moses was scared because he was in a hospital … Continue reading

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Our Perfect Day Captured in Film

One thing God has blessed our family with is great friends who are also amazing photographers. I invited one of my best girls, Natalie Landry (of Landry Photography), to be in the labor and delivery room with us to capture … Continue reading

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