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Floating the River in Yosemite!

Escalante Friends Trip

Yosemite, my happy place!

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Floating the River in Yosemite!

Escalante Friends Trip

Maddy and Bruce’s Happy Day!

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Escalante Friends Trip

Karyn, Finding Joy in the Journey!

Sea Glass Treasures

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Kevin and Jordan’s Fall Wedding

So Excited for Ben and Kara!

Emmie and Jareds Yosemite bridals!

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The Easiest Chicken Pot Pie

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

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I Believe!

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Amy’s Baby Shower and baby Penny!

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Made by McKenzie Sue
Mar 08 — Joy Notes

Karyn, Finding Joy in the Journey!

“The word Joy has been my go-to since I started my cancer journey and some don’t understand how I can feel joy during such dark times.”

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Feb 26 — Photography — weddings

Carly and Kevin’s Big Day

Last May my niece Carly was married to her husband Keven in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple.

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Feb 19 — Photography — weddings

Justine and Sam’s Wedding Day!

A year ago my daughter Kylie got a new roommate, Justine. Kylie was so honored when Justine asked her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding.

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Feb 07 — families — Photography

Christensen Family! December 2018

This is the cute Christensen family.  I’ve been taking their family’s picture for the past few years.  Here are a few of my favorites.

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I’m a mom, a grandma, a believer in Jesus Christ and a lover of all things creative. I’m so happy to have you here!

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

The Blossoms!

What is your instrument?

Heather’s Baby Shower

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Jan 30 — Design — Family

Amy’s Baby Shower and baby Penny!

I’m sharing a few details of the baby shower I helped give for Amy, my daughter, several months ago.

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Jan 24 — Cayucos — Design

Sea Glass Treasures

Walking the Beach after the tide has gone out is the perfect time to find Sea Glass.

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Jan 10 — Food — Soups

Wild Rice and Chicken Soup

I recently made this soup for a luncheon and I thought I would share it.

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Dec 19 — Cookies — Food

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

One of my favorite things to do is make cookies!

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Dec 18 — Christmas — Design

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

This year red and white is my colors of choice.

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