I’m Heading Back to CA for Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE and CARS LAND Opening #BraveCarsLandEvent

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Yes, the title IS quite a mouthful. I simply couldn’t figure out how to pack so much awesomeness into one small line. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve such an amazing year of travel. Oh! The places I’ve seen! We’re not even halfway through 2012, and already I’ve been to New York City [...]

Calm vs Storm Quote

Willa Cather quote calm and storm

I found myself feeling drawn to this hanging purple wisteria the other day while I was on a photo shoot. And then I found this quote by Willa Cather, and knew it was what I needed to see and hear this week. Please do not copy the photo without permission and attribution. Thanks!

Invisalign – A Teen’s Story

before and after Invisalign

It’s hard to believe that KitKat is approaching the end of her Invisalign treatment. It feels like yesterday that I was writing about KitKat’s smile and her need for braces. I never would have guessed (though I did hope) that because of my article, my daughter would be chosen for a full Invisalign “scholarship.” From [...]

The Most Meaningful Moments

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What makes a meaningful moment? Is it something big and bold? Something that stands out? Is it the moment when life turns a corner and changes? Not for me. My most meaningful moments are often quiet. They are seemingly small and go unnoticed by everyone else. Meaningful moments may not be big and loud and [...]

Miracle – Photostory Friday/Give Me Your Best Shot

crazytbranch

Note: These pictures are just cool shots I took at the park this week. AJ grabbed my hand and pulled me over to a branch that had some pretty cool “carvings” on it. I told him they weren’t carvings, but we did have fun contemplating what they could be (like alien markings!). But that is [...]

The Best Christmas Present Ever

Around this time of year, I often hear the question asked, “What was your favorite Christmas present of all time?” That’s an easy question for me to answer, though I’ve got to admit that it was a tough present to get, it was really expensive, and it required a ton of expensive upgrades through the [...]

Photostory Friday From the Beach

sand in toes

Merry Christmas from the warm beaches of Florida! We survived our 16 hour drive (which normally takes us 17 hours…) and have already enjoyed the 80 degree weather and the white sand in our toes. I can already feel myself decompressing. Hosted by Cecily and Lolli To play Give Me Your Best Photo Story Friday, [...]

Something To Be Thankful For

missing Thanksgiving pictures

Yesterday, sitting pool-side at my oldest daughter’s swim meet, I found my missing Thanksgiving photos, which I assumed had been deleted off my memory card the day after Thanksgiving. The photos were nothing spectacular, but I was over-joyed to find them. Their discovery was something to be thankful for, for sure. PS – yes, I [...]

War Horse Premiere Re-cap – I Walked the Red Carpet!

The World Premiere of DreamWorks Pictures' "War Horse"

Hopefully you aren’t tired of hearing about my trip to New York City yet, because I still have so much to share! The other day, I told the story of the adventurous journey to the War Horse Premiere. But I didn’t have a chance to say much about the walk down the red carpet or [...]

Heading to New York City with Disney/Dreamworks

I’m packed and (almost) ready to go. You know the feeling that you get when you are about to embark on something REALLY exciting? That’s how I’m feeling right now. Today I am getting on a train and heading to New York City where I will spend the next three days with Disney/Dreamworks and a [...]