tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74773006672059896622024-02-07T20:25:20.645-06:00Chasing Fireflies & FairytalesCapturing Life..my passions, my ramblings, my blessingsCatinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-27653465051729138022019-08-12T09:47:00.000-05:002019-08-12T09:47:35.480-05:00Back to school photos tips!<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's that times of year...backpacks, crayons, haircuts, new shoes & school lunches. Wether your kids are just starting school or ready to graduate you want to capture it all. They grow up so fast. </div>
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Here are a few tips for taking all the photos you need on that busy first day back. </div>
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1. Fill the frame: get a good close up/portrait of your child. Use the portrait mode on your iPhone for that pretty blurry background. You want that great portrait of their sweet face. </div>
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OH and don't forget to do the same on the LAST day of school. You will be amazed at how much they have changed in one school year. </div>
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2. Tell a story: Get the details! What back to school traditions do you want to capture? Morning routine? Breakfast? Walking to the bus stop? Lunch box notes? It is all something you will wish you had captured when they are all grown and graduating. </div>
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Include all the things you shopped for together. That perfect sparkly backpack, the matching lunch box. Definitely get those school supplies in there. You want to remember that cute kitty cat spiral she just had to have. And of course include those new shoes and that perfectly put together outfit. </div>
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For older kiddos make sure you get a close up of their favorite accessories, from that Letterman jacket, to their watch, jewelry, car keys and of course their phone and charger. </div>
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For your littles, go into the classroom on meet the teacher night and take pictures of that beautiful room his teacher has worked on all summer to make inviting. Capture their name on their desk, their locker, their new teacher. </div>
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3. Get their personality: Let go of wanting all posed photos. Capture who they are. It is the </div>
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perfect time to step back and just click without posing them. They are way over that anyway, right? Take some pics of them talking with their friends. Keep them moving, let them be silly. Capture that fortnight dance that they MAY NOT be doing in a few years. Get in paparazzi mode and tell them how amazing they are, yes work it...the camera loves you! Get those sweet, funny authentic expressions. You want to remember who they are and what they are like at this stage. </div>
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For those teenagers, if they want to borrow money they have to let you borrow some of their own photos from their insta-stories. GENIUS IDEA! LOL</div>
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4. Document growth: Take a picture in the same spot each year. Dress them in an oversized shirt with class of_____ have him where it for first day of school pics from kinder all the way to senior year. Get a chalk board sign and add a quote or their grade. What do you want to remember?</div>
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Write these down on a sign. Their favorite book, favorite hobby, what they want to be in 2nd grade....</div>
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Get creative & have fun! </div>
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5. GET IN THE PHOTO WITH THEM! It doesn't even matter if you are still in your PJs and looking rough after trying to get everyone ready. You are their WORLD and they want to remember you in it. PLUS, they will be taller than you in a year or two and you will want to remember them little. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What Kind of Camera Should You Buy?</span></div>
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I get asked this question ALL the time. Deciding on camera gear can be tricky. I cover this more in depth, based on individual needs, in my photography class. Your gear depends a lot on what you are planning to shoot.<br />
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Here are my suggestions for Canon gear with different budgets in mind. Don't pay extra for kit lenses. They are okay to start with, but you will want to spend that money on better lenses. </div>
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A great beginner camera is the Rebel T7i </div>
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Intermediate FULL FRAME Camera 6D Mark ii</div>
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<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1346734-REG/EOS_6D_Mark_II_DSLR_Camera_Body_Only_">Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only)</a></div>
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Advance FULL Frame 5D Mark iv</div>
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<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1342778-REG/canon_eos_5d_mark_iv.html">Canon EOS 5D Mark IV </a></div>
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My favorite lenses </div>
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50mm A great lens for a great price. </div>
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<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1143786-REG/canon_0570c002_ef_50mm_f_1_8_stm.html">Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM</a> $125.00</div>
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One of the best selling lenses a bit of an upgrade compared to the one above, but still affordable. </div>
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<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/12140-USA/Canon_2515A003_50mm_f_1_4_USM_Autofocus.html">Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM</a> $329.00</div>
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This one is a zoom lens and it is my favorite especially for sports. </div>
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<a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317271-REG/tamron_afa025c_700_sp_70_200mm_f_2_8_di.html">Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2</a></div>
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You can buy other brands that fit your canon camera. Just make sure it is made for your camera. Tamron is a bit cheaper than the canon lens 70-200. </div>
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Hope this helps give you some ideas for your next camera purchase. <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/">https://www.bhphotovideo.com</a> is a great resource and it lets you compare different cameras side by side. </div>
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Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-2433824578770136532019-06-25T07:00:00.000-05:002019-06-25T07:00:06.316-05:00Painting With Light<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWX1v1plvi1viULkFFY4Lm48Wk3hRVKiuc5EbLX4pXweb4-3-BXSal7az46LJh49Xp0rJAKbDZ87cRMT849uG40m7CCC1ZSOSqIRQ2_TSNgd_Q9C2ONFFSU8NPdJYg1HIHAPThU0f8V8/s1600/IMG_5129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="1233" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWX1v1plvi1viULkFFY4Lm48Wk3hRVKiuc5EbLX4pXweb4-3-BXSal7az46LJh49Xp0rJAKbDZ87cRMT849uG40m7CCC1ZSOSqIRQ2_TSNgd_Q9C2ONFFSU8NPdJYg1HIHAPThU0f8V8/s200/IMG_5129.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">Want to capture some fun designs or words with SPARKLERS? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Use a tripod or flat surface to keep camera steady. You can't do this hand held because you want to wait until it's dark!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Beginners: Set to Shutter Priority</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> </span></b><br />
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Set your SS at 3" ("= seconds) </div>
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Have your subject start drawing as soon as you click the button and continue until you hear the shutter click. Stick with something easy at first like a heart. You may want to draw with a sparkler in each hand. </div>
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Too bright? Click shutter speed to 2"</div>
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Too dark? Try changing your shutter speed to 4"</div>
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Writing words should be written right to left unless you plan to flip the photo in edit. Cursive is easier. For longer words you may want to try out a longer shutter speed like 6 or 8"</div>
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<b>Intermediate: Let's go MANUAL Mode </b>(not to be confused with manual focus)<br />
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Try out these settings and click away and play!</div>
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Play around with settings and be creative. That is why the delete button was created!<br />
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The SLOWER you DRAW the THICKER your lines will be<br />
The FASTER you DRAW the THINNER your lines will be<br />
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BUY the LONG sparklers or safety sparklers. You can also find great options by searching wedding sparklers.<br />
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Post yout images on insta and use #cmpphotogclass<br />
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💕 <span style="font-family: inherit;">Catina </span><br />
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Back to blogging! It has been a while....I now have a high school graduate and one starting high school. I think this is a great place to document our "everyday" even if I don't post consistently. Life is busy. Plus, I am now the owner of my own photog business and that takes up a lot of time. SO this blog will be undercontruction....it does need some decorating updates. I hope to continue to capture our life as well as add some business aspects to the blog. I hope you are having a great summer. ENJOY!Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-40392767945205627462015-08-02T21:00:00.001-05:002015-08-02T21:00:58.556-05:00Teaching my girls to bake with my grandmas recipes. So happy to have
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Documenting my every day blessings and our much needed family get away. We had a blast and just enjoyed our time together. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BK77en1kNkcvkBTVtu1fHzxVZ252iblpFiZQwL_w_rUQu7cb8l6U_LTvgp0u5VWqPTsZed1qcwyuvJgM2tSj9FCFBKlEFlJuIfDDMffmKqz-keo__cb1rviKUPdDXn9U5wnyHwAd68I/s640/blogger-image-1504579582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BK77en1kNkcvkBTVtu1fHzxVZ252iblpFiZQwL_w_rUQu7cb8l6U_LTvgp0u5VWqPTsZed1qcwyuvJgM2tSj9FCFBKlEFlJuIfDDMffmKqz-keo__cb1rviKUPdDXn9U5wnyHwAd68I/s640/blogger-image-1504579582.jpg"></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-24691364493276479662014-04-20T19:22:00.001-05:002014-04-20T19:22:20.837-05:00Easter Eggstravaganza<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGQ56cv6EkMFkgEa5LB0D_2H9sJTQhggn_m_UEJXpNBtRGqB1rbAxJyxstkyBqwdCM_OR4TkNt6GFtjpgfNbL324odZ0_PGxH1ghXil5sOV4i9Ob3TEp7zpnU2MGBKQJoVmphShSb66A/s640/blogger-image-721934743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">P</div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGQ56cv6EkMFkgEa5LB0D_2H9sJTQhggn_m_UEJXpNBtRGqB1rbAxJyxstkyBqwdCM_OR4TkNt6GFtjpgfNbL324odZ0_PGxH1ghXil5sOV4i9Ob3TEp7zpnU2MGBKQJoVmphShSb66A/s640/blogger-image-721934743.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots of fun celebrating Easter at Faith Southwest! Music, crafts, egg hunts and pictures with the Easter bunny!!! Sadly made me realize how fast my girls are growing up! </div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-43233006403701367192014-04-20T19:16:00.001-05:002014-04-20T19:16:56.482-05:00Decorating Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16HvZl6OeIE8CaARkxS-PGTVeuEudWsL6mB5xiTyskCmHuXXska-_ub13Fc87YAG8Soro2CpTBbVuuZ7RpialCb6baVIj2r1z0Cu7PpOcLvvhS6VN-BaoYlgvtNwDHMG1txqNf-uaasU/s640/blogger-image--87981250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi16HvZl6OeIE8CaARkxS-PGTVeuEudWsL6mB5xiTyskCmHuXXska-_ub13Fc87YAG8Soro2CpTBbVuuZ7RpialCb6baVIj2r1z0Cu7PpOcLvvhS6VN-BaoYlgvtNwDHMG1txqNf-uaasU/s640/blogger-image--87981250.jpg"></a>Loved pulling out all our creative stuff and decorating eggs in our own way!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0gOmLCYaYhWRJJO0spdJNM96yXjW0eRUpQJzSQbnuy5FSS4CxyCSFv6NKdR2w1i9ODzpgUBp3LwlSgrIfIMNKMoF6jMZ-zWykyjQjRvSi8YwBta3MmVi1DQBUTOs4u__FbHrFult9EQ/s640/blogger-image-685916916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0gOmLCYaYhWRJJO0spdJNM96yXjW0eRUpQJzSQbnuy5FSS4CxyCSFv6NKdR2w1i9ODzpgUBp3LwlSgrIfIMNKMoF6jMZ-zWykyjQjRvSi8YwBta3MmVi1DQBUTOs4u__FbHrFult9EQ/s640/blogger-image-685916916.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-5102964603273336172013-12-21T21:39:00.001-06:002013-12-21T21:39:55.811-06:00Why can't I keep up with this??<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eDvx1U_k0CKU-pomywLtv6XkMw-QZkbY0NzNExlWT2EWtOFmKOvyDemrUSE8ZxT3B5LbIbofkctdkbXo6lB-J5wRqHQiIdLIXvYJlgCmSfcouK42-kxU_hGh4JRubp3gTLN7CBTDck8/s640/blogger-image--940703990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eDvx1U_k0CKU-pomywLtv6XkMw-QZkbY0NzNExlWT2EWtOFmKOvyDemrUSE8ZxT3B5LbIbofkctdkbXo6lB-J5wRqHQiIdLIXvYJlgCmSfcouK42-kxU_hGh4JRubp3gTLN7CBTDck8/s640/blogger-image--940703990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRPM36923uyoADW8GB4L0xDJXVwFRiztJpj-NfFiSxqHEA8z3CEOZssiZ4tNLPiTq3CHYaEKypUEDmIDFGx1N_ITTfNfPVmrPKsMdt35uX3TnEA_Ggt1iw2XxcyHfJ9KmGzGY9pSURX4/s640/blogger-image-1896775762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRPM36923uyoADW8GB4L0xDJXVwFRiztJpj-NfFiSxqHEA8z3CEOZssiZ4tNLPiTq3CHYaEKypUEDmIDFGx1N_ITTfNfPVmrPKsMdt35uX3TnEA_Ggt1iw2XxcyHfJ9KmGzGY9pSURX4/s640/blogger-image-1896775762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEty7Zkc8bBs4GXG-D2bin22fX1JnlrsadHEyPkiU5Lp_iaCm9dBnfBHGaJgZ7Ff_Qf9aOogaLnzG69yfRinyCcF7u-PScj-MaT-xGbFSV2Q2q-EDVbugZaAoURZxHYs5iWhFcxk2j08A/s640/blogger-image-1380835746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEty7Zkc8bBs4GXG-D2bin22fX1JnlrsadHEyPkiU5Lp_iaCm9dBnfBHGaJgZ7Ff_Qf9aOogaLnzG69yfRinyCcF7u-PScj-MaT-xGbFSV2Q2q-EDVbugZaAoURZxHYs5iWhFcxk2j08A/s640/blogger-image-1380835746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>I love keeping this blog... Just a way to document our every day blessings BUT I am so bad at keeping up with it!! Here's a few pics to just catch up! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNeZUDYmubm3bS1ZkarUiVd8CAhBTd4Hv11eu1btOs7kOLWGO03jT5Cj8qneoFmOZyQSKiC_QCBZORNAhcltDkLr4f47qNxhtXDsomG9kbgCh3_iFUL70zI235PeXUdg_-fifRftTOKU/s640/blogger-image--1212125409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNeZUDYmubm3bS1ZkarUiVd8CAhBTd4Hv11eu1btOs7kOLWGO03jT5Cj8qneoFmOZyQSKiC_QCBZORNAhcltDkLr4f47qNxhtXDsomG9kbgCh3_iFUL70zI235PeXUdg_-fifRftTOKU/s640/blogger-image--1212125409.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEty7Zkc8bBs4GXG-D2bin22fX1JnlrsadHEyPkiU5Lp_iaCm9dBnfBHGaJgZ7Ff_Qf9aOogaLnzG69yfRinyCcF7u-PScj-MaT-xGbFSV2Q2q-EDVbugZaAoURZxHYs5iWhFcxk2j08A/s640/blogger-image-1380835746.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRPM36923uyoADW8GB4L0xDJXVwFRiztJpj-NfFiSxqHEA8z3CEOZssiZ4tNLPiTq3CHYaEKypUEDmIDFGx1N_ITTfNfPVmrPKsMdt35uX3TnEA_Ggt1iw2XxcyHfJ9KmGzGY9pSURX4/s640/blogger-image-1896775762.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eDvx1U_k0CKU-pomywLtv6XkMw-QZkbY0NzNExlWT2EWtOFmKOvyDemrUSE8ZxT3B5LbIbofkctdkbXo6lB-J5wRqHQiIdLIXvYJlgCmSfcouK42-kxU_hGh4JRubp3gTLN7CBTDck8/s640/blogger-image--940703990.jpg"></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-57877108939223154592013-12-21T21:35:00.001-06:002013-12-21T21:35:29.051-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmW0oSpOOQ2iSRh6YITb_-GN0bgxKQ1rAnM1gIydKB7AwUFCd-NZrLiBc9kPERdtKKVkY6WOPZiAypo0kt4bvv0LHN0bGxSmzgaV-mbdJ01fPZlf9baNc1SP5_DRh-VhAGABIEOAaJu8/s640/blogger-image--1975653864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Christmas is my favorite time of year!!!</div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmW0oSpOOQ2iSRh6YITb_-GN0bgxKQ1rAnM1gIydKB7AwUFCd-NZrLiBc9kPERdtKKVkY6WOPZiAypo0kt4bvv0LHN0bGxSmzgaV-mbdJ01fPZlf9baNc1SP5_DRh-VhAGABIEOAaJu8/s640/blogger-image--1975653864.jpg"></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsdtAOnTUgETCwQTfhH1-nCUtfmMGbtUMSm5My_PRijT7HwCqw6KwwjVqdIbwlFIC4kgPxmtRcOwpFjLM_J_Y1x7fwyltzzs0fdRf1hjgYd5IDZWYOq9p_PYNBCipRgiu9yohyphenhyphenePKLgs/s640/blogger-image-842728322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsdtAOnTUgETCwQTfhH1-nCUtfmMGbtUMSm5My_PRijT7HwCqw6KwwjVqdIbwlFIC4kgPxmtRcOwpFjLM_J_Y1x7fwyltzzs0fdRf1hjgYd5IDZWYOq9p_PYNBCipRgiu9yohyphenhyphenePKLgs/s640/blogger-image-842728322.jpg"></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-15059988837194342342013-04-25T11:43:00.001-05:002013-04-25T11:43:43.450-05:00Don't let comparison steal your JOY!"The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else's highlight reels.<br />
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This is my highlight reel, a 2 second snapshot of a blessed life. But what you don't see is how I struggle to measure up. The way I compare myself to that girl who is everything I am not. <br />
You don't see how I scream at my kids to wash their cereal DOWN the sink. How I always seem to have a pile of clean clothes getting wrinkled on the couch. You didn't see how I completely lost the "mother of the year" award 10 minutes before our nerf gun war. You see fun times cooking in the kitchen but you don't see the frozen pizza I burned. I work hard to make time for the little things because they are really the big things. I document the sunsets and the highlights to keep me thankful for all my blessings. But I doubt myself, I ridicule myself, I wonder what could have been. It is ridiculous to me that anyone would ever compare themselves to me the way I compare myself to them. So we should continue to document the good times as well as some bad, but just know that it is only the highlight reel!! ❤ <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyvNjKAzv-zTWiTFIhbRfGSfKKj1OGaTcycpDskoQaDD02tADoh9FqyqdZ8kHtOWp1qumKlV5fTtkY5EUDxZo89T7Gx0OXeHQ-2ethFIfBDgANvQkS5q6xskoRL1CU0gtLJhUfiGwZfI/s640/blogger-image--1876045649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnyvNjKAzv-zTWiTFIhbRfGSfKKj1OGaTcycpDskoQaDD02tADoh9FqyqdZ8kHtOWp1qumKlV5fTtkY5EUDxZo89T7Gx0OXeHQ-2ethFIfBDgANvQkS5q6xskoRL1CU0gtLJhUfiGwZfI/s640/blogger-image--1876045649.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuK-_DpIPXgo3he3PF-OE9y5OPood-jGer9LgoolKKyWnpbSGaWEdsUrYhsgTa24xBcOIR4ydK_VJYXKv2Ryd2ydwEOXF8mu-IbIyS0QK2YHsQKCU1D0fpaACIl2EEB9qQNTQE2He81Zs/s640/blogger-image-529165528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuK-_DpIPXgo3he3PF-OE9y5OPood-jGer9LgoolKKyWnpbSGaWEdsUrYhsgTa24xBcOIR4ydK_VJYXKv2Ryd2ydwEOXF8mu-IbIyS0QK2YHsQKCU1D0fpaACIl2EEB9qQNTQE2He81Zs/s640/blogger-image-529165528.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaDXZ48xw7oAGfZN5ubwR1JZ9fwEOwHjhnh7br0-q3ZIhp1DYPEIdEU1_QklTWrQ8MLZMRYiaTn6uR17RxTh6j3brsVLWjVsvwJLg_fcQ_Aswg2fNsORi9joKGuqWlx77XXVd_kYa5BM/s640/blogger-image--1115556631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaDXZ48xw7oAGfZN5ubwR1JZ9fwEOwHjhnh7br0-q3ZIhp1DYPEIdEU1_QklTWrQ8MLZMRYiaTn6uR17RxTh6j3brsVLWjVsvwJLg_fcQ_Aswg2fNsORi9joKGuqWlx77XXVd_kYa5BM/s640/blogger-image--1115556631.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3uvCp3nqn7DfGWaOCYCaUz72yPhAlL2ekIfY_JnANi4LhWRy4oA45Q-WmnAsb-YPyogU-HperXIcVPiNDQhy7HcIVvjJjIOE8Ogs1FTHefl5H4f-3XMvBgMSrGTvdyxdlZRahAxevN0/s640/blogger-image-897784737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3uvCp3nqn7DfGWaOCYCaUz72yPhAlL2ekIfY_JnANi4LhWRy4oA45Q-WmnAsb-YPyogU-HperXIcVPiNDQhy7HcIVvjJjIOE8Ogs1FTHefl5H4f-3XMvBgMSrGTvdyxdlZRahAxevN0/s640/blogger-image-897784737.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZb69trbvEYG43ZMLTenMv-_WEWE3_-RVo4SsHexKw-juN8nxs50dDx4tHB1Ehn-s1Y28DImMPtFNan78E-AxXuX59W2HSFeCe3ICiPpzfg7UvnAj2aVr94wUHIUF-U4XhZHMMPKGYcjk/s640/blogger-image-732199345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZb69trbvEYG43ZMLTenMv-_WEWE3_-RVo4SsHexKw-juN8nxs50dDx4tHB1Ehn-s1Y28DImMPtFNan78E-AxXuX59W2HSFeCe3ICiPpzfg7UvnAj2aVr94wUHIUF-U4XhZHMMPKGYcjk/s640/blogger-image-732199345.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-16084432905705217202013-04-04T10:21:00.001-05:002013-04-04T10:22:07.704-05:00Masyn's 12th bday 4.2.13Happy birthday to my nephew!! Masyn, I love your confidence and your natural ability in all you do! You are going to do great things!! Happy 12th birthday! I love u! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy79IaaZLVcsvrMQsiWhS_OQYoh7RmUjFwYWQpBCs_fR2-Fm3k3y7Cj9j6-mToGMOYBdXGh0NCHGRu1Iv0bnd3AGrc47Wv1Ffig0r84QyjtO0NQe-qrIfLXTKZeqkpqpYm1Rk9Mr63Rw/s640/blogger-image--1238342139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy79IaaZLVcsvrMQsiWhS_OQYoh7RmUjFwYWQpBCs_fR2-Fm3k3y7Cj9j6-mToGMOYBdXGh0NCHGRu1Iv0bnd3AGrc47Wv1Ffig0r84QyjtO0NQe-qrIfLXTKZeqkpqpYm1Rk9Mr63Rw/s640/blogger-image--1238342139.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-29800570223056000482013-04-04T10:15:00.001-05:002013-04-04T10:16:21.593-05:00Happy Easter 3.31.13I boiled/baked 6 dozen eggs and pulled out all the CrEAtiVe tools I had (including kool-aid packets for the dye!!) the boys spent the night and all the kids spent the day letting their creative juices FLOW!! Creative juices can be MESSY! 😳 <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqZ3Cum3X5DNmYilYydhozsjqZikuVYQoBhMeuIn9TxwDX3FEQEUs5ZDdjvMiX8tJf3kSFnTcubKkj3syNTnrT2FWQmV0bluNf3bpfKNUZ9d2yrT_Nl3m_MGrbhIXJlTWczal3AgEm24/s640/blogger-image-729270727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUqZ3Cum3X5DNmYilYydhozsjqZikuVYQoBhMeuIn9TxwDX3FEQEUs5ZDdjvMiX8tJf3kSFnTcubKkj3syNTnrT2FWQmV0bluNf3bpfKNUZ9d2yrT_Nl3m_MGrbhIXJlTWczal3AgEm24/s640/blogger-image-729270727.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz36UAz0XzWnmcAVSxxi9mhgd_mQEafsH2s_5ydvGDSqgEd9nLj2vKotKVGtFN-UKLvIn3qN9lZJxt8NYJnIdxONubMiMXEIjN_6iOjN06AuJ2FTuyI1aWwkeBBKJf72JQSVapW9XnU_s/s640/blogger-image-977334111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz36UAz0XzWnmcAVSxxi9mhgd_mQEafsH2s_5ydvGDSqgEd9nLj2vKotKVGtFN-UKLvIn3qN9lZJxt8NYJnIdxONubMiMXEIjN_6iOjN06AuJ2FTuyI1aWwkeBBKJf72JQSVapW9XnU_s/s640/blogger-image-977334111.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-83754444979923177332013-04-04T09:11:00.001-05:002013-04-04T09:11:33.392-05:00Homemade pizzaI love making my own dough and letting everyone add their own toppings! We had a busy but blessed evening. Everyone helping with chores while I cooked dinner. We had a bit of drama with our oldest but so blessed to all be together! 💗 <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65pbKup0elrv0W4rQVBZpI6AimcdljTP3VjDXk8K5ZIKw0w1IRdUSMPEwX62HsfX1lf47UjqGZpuZtutVjKPSuSI7X3f9Ij6zxgV9pdkoLRzbBqGGhpKanNDJ6KxScb37J1FMQhvyIQs/s640/blogger-image-41864046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65pbKup0elrv0W4rQVBZpI6AimcdljTP3VjDXk8K5ZIKw0w1IRdUSMPEwX62HsfX1lf47UjqGZpuZtutVjKPSuSI7X3f9Ij6zxgV9pdkoLRzbBqGGhpKanNDJ6KxScb37J1FMQhvyIQs/s640/blogger-image-41864046.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-72411985291278427562013-02-26T20:46:00.000-06:002013-02-26T20:46:36.707-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy 8th birthday to my Smiley Girl! It is so hard to believe that 8 years ago today we were blessed with such a joyful, kindhearted girl! We scheduled to have you 2 weeks early because your mommy has BIG babies...and we couldn't wait to see you! You had so many visitors and your big sis couldn't wait to bring you home. You have such a kind heart and so much JOY! I love you so much! Happy Birthday my Smiley Baby Kait! I love you! </div>
<br />Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-59583234753376225612013-02-10T10:16:00.001-06:002013-02-10T10:16:20.346-06:00Road trip to grandma'sWe took a road trip to visit grandma this weekend. The perfect place to relax, unwind and treat grandma to some early birthday treats. We did some shopping and took grandma out to eat. We also got to take in Rex's art show and enjoy some time wrapped in a blanket on grandmas deck. It was so good to visit with everyone and spend some time with my grandma. ❤ <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvfXBNUfl5wTg7mW0G7jIv0V-cqw0w9zls2JAP8XhLQLFdaS4k_ZmYULzfgOmPxmR2yTx9GlbSljLeOL25-Qj0X7Y_ivKeMSUuBbO0krebA82goClmIrvjrEJzCxQ52KwCUpNGXQquiI/s640/blogger-image--1236911229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuvfXBNUfl5wTg7mW0G7jIv0V-cqw0w9zls2JAP8XhLQLFdaS4k_ZmYULzfgOmPxmR2yTx9GlbSljLeOL25-Qj0X7Y_ivKeMSUuBbO0krebA82goClmIrvjrEJzCxQ52KwCUpNGXQquiI/s640/blogger-image--1236911229.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-58678539013518615232013-01-29T19:37:00.001-06:002013-01-29T19:37:51.189-06:00A perfect snowy night!I love listening to my kids read. It is something we have done together since before they were born. 💗 <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGdIC4t-a6xwqrglB5H0IbrmKCmByn_cv0qShgrYUsCnFDl3deTWnaiToWuD9uGY6-Zu0GnCoHkRd1TxuzIi7YsC9uF5PToWBEnS_dUAdl8xjczuvb1jlGmYlo0hyphenhyphenjKg_2j3GEll_4hs/s640/blogger-image--2077196645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGdIC4t-a6xwqrglB5H0IbrmKCmByn_cv0qShgrYUsCnFDl3deTWnaiToWuD9uGY6-Zu0GnCoHkRd1TxuzIi7YsC9uF5PToWBEnS_dUAdl8xjczuvb1jlGmYlo0hyphenhyphenjKg_2j3GEll_4hs/s640/blogger-image--2077196645.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-41074816001253800292013-01-11T16:43:00.001-06:002013-01-11T16:43:36.909-06:00Kaitlyn GraceMy smiley!! Always happy, always kind, always brightens my day!! I LOVE to hear her sing...it is full of passion and expression and one of my very favorite things. A complete Diva, with her own awesome style and lots of bling! She is full of creativity and confidence!! I hope that stays with her all through life!! I love you kait!!! Always and forever!!❤ <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wFH1HpCSBiB50hKw81Y9_08vZZOFVruTSviyGjNv9uE41E8_Bl_T7ruH-RJXKE7eopXnp2MVtxU0Jxk3KVYZB2tQS5rd8zmOWkBhMWFu5XLMm1bipPN8A6RVDET-VF6kFmLsDl8AEcI/s640/blogger-image-164454021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wFH1HpCSBiB50hKw81Y9_08vZZOFVruTSviyGjNv9uE41E8_Bl_T7ruH-RJXKE7eopXnp2MVtxU0Jxk3KVYZB2tQS5rd8zmOWkBhMWFu5XLMm1bipPN8A6RVDET-VF6kFmLsDl8AEcI/s640/blogger-image-164454021.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-16443024579654082812013-01-05T15:06:00.001-06:002013-01-05T15:07:51.278-06:00Happy birthday Payton!!Happy bday! I hope you have a fabulous 10th bday!! Double digits dude!! Thank you for being the best cousin and friend to my girls!! You are awesome! Love u!!! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzSpRT5pwkcNX_A3JOYVySSybuvB_u_VWOrFbNtm24RdMkgvh96alCghMS6HaTjVY2YvEsWAp3CgbgjmMo_BvlKpi5yrGS8M-fWC0h6j-tTKXlyUwVY25zdYrmo9OiH4fZV-SeMD3qEs/s640/blogger-image--1796675465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzSpRT5pwkcNX_A3JOYVySSybuvB_u_VWOrFbNtm24RdMkgvh96alCghMS6HaTjVY2YvEsWAp3CgbgjmMo_BvlKpi5yrGS8M-fWC0h6j-tTKXlyUwVY25zdYrmo9OiH4fZV-SeMD3qEs/s640/blogger-image--1796675465.jpg" /></a></div>Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-53281000454343834342013-01-01T19:42:00.001-06:002013-01-01T19:42:38.424-06:00Happy 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-42784863979270175002012-08-18T23:20:00.000-05:002012-08-18T23:20:38.107-05:00Our First Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have had so much fun growing our own veggies. We have made lots of fun recipes and tons of salsa! NOW we can't wait for our cantaloupe & PUMPKINS!!!!!<br />
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My gorgeous chef helping make salsa!!!<br />
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We haven't traveled this summer but we have had fun just being home. Lots of family fun, gardening and creativity. Along with a few water balloon fights. Here is Kaitlyn doing her victory dance after getting her daddy.<br />
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Brenton took this one without the help of my camera skills, but I like it.<br />
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We like to sneak up on Brenton when he gets home from work with whatever ammo we can find.<br />
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He is always a good sport....he is a great dad. Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477300667205989662.post-51573520472475543232012-07-10T21:51:00.000-05:002012-07-10T21:51:28.210-05:00Summer NIGHTSSummer Nights are my fav...perfect weather, family time, sunsets, stars...Summer Nights in the country are THE BEST...<br />
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Great find from my latest junkin time.<br />
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But the BEST junkin is when you find a BARGAIN! I got all this stuff below for a whopping $3.25<br />
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I turned the two frames into this chalkboard and "memo" board to go int my craft room. LOVE IT SO FUN and EASY. Watch for the rest of my junkin reveal...coming soon....:)<br />
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We started off this week by feeding the homeless...Kenz has a heart for "hobes" as she calls them. We always saw homeless people on the street on the way to school and she talks of growing up and buying houses for them. I love her heart.<br />
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oF course we can't end the first week of summer without some library time. Kaitlyn found lots of books by her favorite author right now, Mo Willems...and Kenz has Diary of Anne Frank as soon as she finishes "Out of My Mind" by Sharon Draper. I can not wait for our second week of summer bliss.Catinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223179688499593068noreply@blogger.com0