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sat straight up
She was going for a whip and landed wrong, slamming into the tumbling mat and had her knees hit her chest near her sternum. With a lump on her chest and tingling in her hands, we decided to take her to instacare. She sat up straight in her appointment because that was the most comfortable…
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a special baptism
Our niece Sage was baptized in Evanston, WY with her mom Lilly. It was nice to be there with family.
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12 years old
An interview with Sophie after TURNING TWELVE YEARS OLD! What is your favorite quote or thought to think? “Actually, you are good enough.” Is there anything that you do daily, no matter what? “exercise…usually tumbling” (everywhere she goes!) Is there something you couldn’t live without? “MO” What is unique about you? “that I can tumble”…
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let bygones be bygones
50mm | f2.0 | 1/100 | iso250 In an effort to keep humans out of her candy, since she was the only trick-or-treater in our house this year, Sophie decided to tuck her Halloween candy in her room inside a gallon size ziploc bag. On November 1st, she went to school…and left her candy on…
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Sadie’s 2018
(left to right) Maddie, Braden, Ellie, Jake, Elizabeth, Daniel, Ellie, Caden, Cami and Camden Ellie has had the best time at the dances she has attended! This was no exception. This is one great group of human beings! I am so lucky to call one of them mine. I was so impressed with Ellie’s relaxed…
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CHEER + FUNSHINE BEARS
These two bring us so much CHEER and FUNSHINE! I can’t think of more appropriate costumes for them! I am thankful everyday that Lucy’s family moved in “next door” a few years ago. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Sara (Lucy’s mom) said it best on IG- Funshine Bear and Cheer Bear to brighten your day.…
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gratitude remembered
iphone 8 photo edited with Afterlight 2 My dad passed away on October 15, 2018 at approximately 3:00 a.m. His health declined significantly September 21, 2018. His mind had been so sharp even though his body was steadily declining. That Friday morning he woke up confused. He actually thought he was in California. When I…
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practice daily
85mm, 1/250, f2.5, ISO 250 | my home Daylight was ending and I hadn’t picked up my camera all day. I grabbed the cut flowers from the entry table and set out to the back porch. The pink hues from the setting sun saturated the light. I was grateful that I had kept the commitment…
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every single day
I attended a violin senior recital last Friday. 5 seniors were performing solos of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with an orchestra accompanying them. Each performer was FANTASTIC! As the 4th senior came to stage and played her first note, I knew something was different. She was phenomenal. We were mesmerized, truly blown away. After arriving home…
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the exit interview
iso400 35mm f2.8 1/160 It was the last day of my mission in the Argentina Rosario Mission. I sat across the desk from my mission president, Jorge Ventura. He asked me a question in Spanish- “do you know how to find a husband?” I wasn’t sure what he meant or how to respond. He filled…