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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…
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Saturday night swim
When the girls were little we loved the pool on Saturday nights. We would bring dinner. We often found neighbors to visit with…and always played until close. The girls would shower before we left. When we returned home they were ready for bed. It was the perfect way to end a summer night. Now that…
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3 days left
There are only three days left of school- Kate will do about anything to avoid writing her last English essay of the 8th grade.
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leaving notes for the next guy
I think these last 5 years are among Danny’s favorite. We are surrounded by the most generous and loving neighbors and friends. He loved his association with those serving alongside him. He became familiar with his Savior in a way that couldn’t happen without his calling as a bishop. He will miss all of that-…
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S I X T E E N
(left to right: Sophie, Rivers, Ellie, Quincy, Lauren & Kate) She is 16 and ready to conquer the world. She is already making plans for early graduation…(my mama heart says why rush?) living on land, somewhere warm (!!!!) …growing…loving dogs and children…and working hard through college. I can’t wait to watch her reach her dreams!…
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create>consume
Photo taken on March 31, 2017. Danny and I (with Michel + Jimmy) rose early our first morning in Hawaii to watch the sunrise over the ocean. On our way back to the house (oh how I long to be there every morning!) I caught my shadow as I approached the lawn. Rising early to capture…
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