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Snow came early this winter (last year...one month ago..) We tried to appreciate it...and look like we like it...or at least "I" tried...Ella and I think it's great as long as there is a warm house that separates us from the cold white stuff... Oh look at my sweet, peaceful, innocent, love of a last child...  

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Okay - time to end my aversion to blogging...it happens every January.  Exhausted from photos and editing...the computer is basically avoided at all costs.  I figured the best way to start up the new year on the blog was with a little bit of love, laughter, and sunshine.  BEACH WEDDING PHOTOS...sigh...I love taking pictures of anyone in wedding gear, put them on a beach and I love it even more.

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My big brother got hitched this weekend. This pretty much sums up how excited we are to have Cindy in our family...

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Yesterday - Sunday - the Sabbath Day - I stayed home from church.  I know crazy right? Me? Ditch church?? Ella had thrown up from 2-6am Saturday morning.  Then we were at my brothers wedding (photographing and enjoying) until 9pm.  I crawled into bed at midnight back in Prescott, having pulled off a 22 hour day without one breakdown (Matt did inform me that he and my sister thought I was a little

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We don't want to catch you or your house.  We've upgraded to Mr. Rice Krispy and frankly I think we're sticking to it.  I stumbled upon a Rice Krispy house kit and thought we'd give it a try since you can't eat the gingerbread house and frankly - what's the point of all those wasted treats?  Matt took charge and the kids got to work crafting their snowmen (or Mr. Bill whatever is the preferred

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I have hit an all-time high in the creative chef category (and that's saying something...or maybe I should be saying an all-time low he...he..). The other day I was bantering with a friend about my impressive uses of spinach. He said he had me beat...I countered with an "IMPOSSIBLE - NEVAH!" and then proceeded to list off all my wonderful uses of spinach (which he also listed identically at the

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I gave it (thanks). Last week. We had a blast. I've decided that Thanksgiving HAS to be my favorite holiday.  I mean - a holiday based totally on creating the perfect family meal/gathering - what is not to love???  I love it so much that I usually make my own 2 weeks before the big day...just to get the stomach nice and coated in preparation for the actual event.  I also decided to send out a "

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Dear Megan,  The next time you find yourself in this situation - please do the following: 1.  Get up. 2.  Close your mouth. 3.  Put on your shoes, clothes, jacket (and sunglasses!! you always forget these!) 4.  WALK OUT THE DOOR. 5.  Keep walking/running (trust me on this - its the only way to stay warm).  Don't turn around until you can think positively about every single person in your home...

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Once upon a time, back when the air was still warm and flowers grew in abundance (instead of withering away on the vine and collecting on the ground only to be blown away in the freezing wind)...two people spent a beautiful afternoon together basking in the wonderfullness (I know that's not a word, but made-up-words are used all the time around these parts so just go with it) of each other with

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There are few things that can motivate me to "action".  Not the exercise action but the call up your politician/school board member/civic representative action.  Although ironically  it is "exercise/action" that caused this motivation/action.  Have I got you all twisted around?  Stick with me... I have a workout buddy-not just any workout buddy, but a 4:55am workout buddy.  Her name is Mrs.

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 Beautiful Girl - in beautiful Yuma. The owner of the Garden Cafe is a long-time family friend and she was so wonderful to let us come and shoot all around her beautiful cafe.  Hannah had such wonderful sunshine beaming from her and when I asked for a song that described her..."Shiny Happy People" of course!! Duh.   So her. I couldn't resist the shopping cart and Hannah was so good to

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 I was near L.A. a few weeks ago and was able to do a family newborn session for some friends of my brother.  Not quite sure what is up with my "anthropologie" themed shoots lately, but I do have to add some validation here... this time we have a past employee of anthropologie AND a current set designer for Urban Outfitters.   I know.   Way. Too. Cool. For. Me. This first image took my breath

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We had a wonderful Halloween.  Normally I am very vocal about how much I despise this "holiday".  But this year I laid the costumes out well ahead of time...Laina tried to change her mind only 5 times...Mac thought he could change his mind about the face paint "after" it was on...and Indy finally got to be something creepy...so it made for a great day!  I think the Halloween pics on my

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It is quite the achievement in this day and age to be able to celebrate 50 years together.  Matt's mom and dad rang it in this year and we were there to celebrate with them. Kate did a wonderful job of organizing and bringing some wonderful mementos of the occasion.  Lynda made her own wedding dress - she's a very talented seamstress - and we enjoyed the stories they told of their

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I loved the guitar.  I loved that he obliged his mother - and came gracefully - even though he was kicking and screaming inside!  OF COURSE the session went painlessly...OF COURSE he ended up enjoying himself...OF COURSE we finished in record time!

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We love spending your birthday with you - it's the Happiest Time of the Year in the Happiest Place Ever...and that's a pretty darn "happy" shirt you have on... (we are all going to act like this "well-wishing" took place yesterday - and a late shout out to my aunt Alisa and lovely Lex and spot on for my Gma - too bad you all don't have a picture of El smoochin' you!)

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Yuma? Beautiful? No way you say??  I beg to differ...but I'll let you decide. I confess, I may be a bit biased on the lovely little city in the heart of a blazing desert.  But as far as the family goes...they were absolutely beautiful & perfect.  I tried to get the boys to be rascals - they refused - flat out insisted on being wonderful.  The littlest one needs her own show - wait....I think

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Half-way through this senior session I had to stop and declare that I felt like I was in the middle of a shoot for Anthropologie (a wonderfully addicting but completely unaffordable store).  Miss E's confidence just radiated throughout the entire session.    

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Thank you Jagamaga (& Trine) AND Rudyard. I had read last week on a friend's blog (thank you Amber) about bagging the movies on a car trip and going for audio books instead.  Then another friend told me about free/classics on audio book.  I took a stab and looked for an app for my phone and found it...and I was in heaven.  I made a quick trip down to Yuma with the kids and thought it would

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Uncle Timmy (phat)belly- I'll be the one with my feet propped up waiting for you at the finish line. If you need help -   feel free to call it in...and we'll come find you. And just so there is no confusion - it's November 5th, 2011.  Scottsdale, AZ.  Early morning.

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The summer events with the Holdsworths.  (Thought I forgot didn't you!??) We did lots of hiking.  One trip around Snowbowl with the kids and then we went back and threw down on Mt. Humphreys.  I went with the fast "kid" crew and we sailed up in 2hr 15min and down in about 1hr 30min.  My niece and nephews killed it! Then we went to Utah and re-enacted Matt's painful back-throw out and the

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I absolutely LOVE lifestyle sessions.  Mom is happy because she has everything at her fingertips (combs, clothes, food etc.)  Kids are happy because they get to show off their toys and favorite places to play...and Dad is happy because...he can join in at the last possible second and then hi-tail-it the second the session is over! The Brown's have a KILLER yard.  We never had a dull moment as we

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Every year October comes whirling around and I have a tiny bit of sadness/anxiety creep in.  I am plagued with thoughts such as "It is already October {-insert date of choice-} and I haven't made ANYTHING with pumpkin in it!!" or "Fall is here and I've yet to actually BAKE anything...let alone BAKE something with pumpkin or apple or *insert any fall baking item here*".   Yes, this is ridiculous.

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I couldn't bring myself to write tonight - I've still got the "deer in the headlights" so Matt volunteered to take one for the team... (although for the record I would've titled this GO BIG OR GO HOME - and made some mention of Indy's winning the City's Cross-Country meet for 5th graders last week only to be slammed to the sidelines this week...) Keeping with our fall tradition of injuries,

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His father told him it was a bad idea...I refused to comment.Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.4

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Seriously. No sarcasm. After a long weekend of crazy, no schedule randomness...grazing...resting...more grazing...I'm ready for schedule and 5am exercise. Starting it off right! Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.4

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I can willingly admit to not being on the "up & up"...slow to lag in the "digital/technology" world - and usually my sister and my husband (and a few other family and friends who shall remain nameless but know who you are) are usually pulling me along - forcing me to get with the program.  Tia has been on my case FOREVER to join Pinterest.com.  She keeps sending me these invites (almost as bad as

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 So so sweet...Giovanna had a big window in her mom's bedroom that we "set up shop" in and did the whole shoot right there.  She was quite the little poser - her big brother was very attentive and loving (and I smiled every time he said her name...he was way too cute!)  If only I could get me some of her mothers long curly hair....ahhh here's to wishful thinking!

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Over the past 14 years Matt and I have had many many beach vacations.  Matt loves the beach - adores the beach - if he feels like a vacation, then it's going to happen at the beach.  The only hang up has been "which beach"?  Matt needs a big long boardwalk to ride and walk up and down.  I want yummy food and little shops nearby.  I want to stay far away from big public parking lots and crowded

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Photography and the weather - the two, when combined, can either make you jump for joy or jump and pull your hair out. Last night I had a session get rained out...but last week in Flagstaff - the rain held off and let us get our photos done...and then proceeded to downpour.  The above image has had a little contrast added to it - other than that - it is "straight out of the camera", with colors

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One quick little summer flower before we say goodbye to the long nights and hot sunny days...

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In the clearing stands a boxer  And a fighter by his trade  And he carries the reminders  Of ev'ry glove that layed him down  Or cut him till he cried out  In his anger and his shame  "I am leaving, I am leaving"  But the fighter still remains... I figured if I added a little S&G my mother wouldn't flip when I told her that I signed her oldest grandson up for

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My lovely friend Lisa had us join her and her husband on a hike down Havasupai (count the h's). Havasupai?? I had never been (and had no idea what/where it was - AND why did it take me 34 years to GO???) I thought "sure...why not?". Having gone down and come out alive I think it necessary to share my thoughts on the wonderful hike. Matt a.k.a "Havasupai Hal" had us enter the canyon at

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With all the craziness of summer - I haven't posted the MOST exciting, MOST important part of our summer. Laina turned 8 and was baptized (along with her cousin Carter). It was a wonderful day filled with friends, family, and of course a pretty dress (thank you dressmaker - Oh! and her husband - Bishop). The "after-party" included lots of

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Excercise is ugly. Seriously. When I was looking through some of these pictures I couldn't help but laugh at the "ugly" faces we all pulled while struggling through this grueling workout. **Please note** not all crossfit workouts are like this...this was a special one for the Grand Opening - so don't go and freak out on me. But you might as well go ahead and call us crazy crossfitters or

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We had so much fun...and they were all so easy...and adorable...who wouldn't love to squeeze this cherub??!

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We HAVE to sit Indy down and talk to him about lowering the bar a bit...I mean where do we go from here? How does he top this? Sheesh - it's all about pacing yourself...I guess we are a little bit happy for him - just worried that he'll follow in Byrnesie's footsteps :) *Pictured above - Indy Holdsworth & Principal Brian Moore as they place the "SIGN" in the first Student of the Week "sign

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She has done this many many times before.Like "6" (six) times...and this would be her #7. He is one sweet little guy. And being #7 means that you don't get your pictures taken till about 4 weeks old - which means we get some great faces and wide open eyes. But a few good sleeping ones...He's going to have to wait awhile till he can join the rest of his siblings on the big hunts...and fishing

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I did manage to snap some pictures the first morning of school - never mind that the lens on the camera was malfunctioning and we were late - I was determined. Our lovely 5th grader (yes mom - he took the hat off for this picture just for you - but the attitude seems to have remained :)Oh my - our lovely Feedle Dee off to 3rd grade (carrying a bulging backpack filled with??? leftover school

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Back to CrossFit. Let me just say that my favorite Crossfitter - Annie Thorisdottir ended up being crowned "Fittest Woman on Earth". So flippin fun to be able to watch the games - we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.Back to School.Last week (and it was only a partial week) ended with tears - from me. It was a long "half" week. We rolled into town and headed straight to Meet the Teacher night.

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I know I have loads of other posts from this summer, but really it all comes down to this awesome weekend. We've been at the beach for a few days and now we get to enjoy the 2011 Crossfit Games. The first day was wonderful - it started off with a "surprise" 210 meter swim on Santa Monica Beach a 1500m beach run, 50 pull-ups, 100 pushups and 200 squats ending with a 1500m beach run. We were a

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Switched our venue...enjoying the final week of our summer at the beach.Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.3

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Headed to havasupai baby!Published with Blogger-droid v1.7.3

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We packed up and headed north for the final week of birthdays. Indy-the oldest & the last- was still able to have his paintball party - we just had to recruit a few willing participants (paintball-another item I can now check off my bucket list.)We start with presents the second they wake up. My niece Annie helped me make a big candy poster that I didn't get a picture of because the kids had

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The littlest caboose just broke through the 2-year old barrier. I have to say it was nice to throw a cupcake in front of her and sing Happy Birthday and say "woo-hoo" and call it a day!! :) (awful I know...but the cupcake made her happy...)My favorite thing about The "El" is her insistence on being picked up by saying "I. Hold. You." She's a strong minded gal who knows what she wants and doesn't

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She chose sunshine.I couldn't stop smiling (only a few tears were shed) all day/night long. Elizabeth has climbed a very tough hill - and weathered a treacherous storm this past year - mostly on her own...until Justin came along to ease the burden.I know that her Heavenly Father was watching out for her and her kids - I wish them all the very best.They had a small ceremony at Justin's parents

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Ya..ya.. I know it's June (the very end of June)...so I'm playing a little catch-up...story of my life. Unfortunately with so many pictures they will have to do a LOT of the talking for themselves.First - one of 2 "Laina School Outings" that I was able to go on - to the Nature Preserve (apparently you weren't supposed to bring siblings along...even if they could give the chipmunks and their

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-38527508416341037002011-06-28T13:42:00.001-07:002011-06-28T13:53:03.185-07:00

I promise I'm alive...and in 3 days I can say that we survived the month of June (& May) but mostly June with its 4 kids' birthdays (and 6 good friends' birthdays?? I'm going to have to pre-screen new friends - no more with June birthdays -- not that I actually did or have done anything for those dear friends - don't give up on me :) OH! and father's day!! woops...I also had some weddings mixed

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I love the natural light and natural look and feel of these photos...I wanted them to reflect sunshine and beauty - exactly what Shelli (that's Shelli with an "i") is - and a wonderful babysitter/cleaner who has helped me survive the past 4 years. We are going to be so sad to see her go...*Photographers note...these babies were shot in RAW and have only had slight exposure changes - other than

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The much anticipated 5 year old birthday came and went without even a pause. My kids get a massive birthday blowout at age 5 & 10. This year I have 5, 10 & 8 year old birthdays - within 2 weeks of each other - hows that for killer planning? McLaren however had full-blown flu and couldn't even get out of his chair to acknowledge the day. Thankfully I had planned the party for a few days after

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This little gal turned 8. On Fast Sunday. I tried to think of any possible way to get her to turn 8 on Monday but I couldn't so we just faced it head on and fasted together till 2. Then had her favorite food (which has turned into all the kids favorite food) Chicken Bacon Pasta (with arugula to make me feel better). She got to run through her streamers and open presents and have some yummy "

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Had myself a big weekend wedding...more to come I promise.

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Only 67 days left...

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I can say that I beat my graduation deadline here...it's tonight.We love Miss "M" who always has a smile & I love it when Miss "M" helps me out in the babysitting category too! She knew she wanted some train pics and I have to say they were my favorite of the bunch!!Congratulations & Good Luck Miss "M" :)

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You ain't seen nothin' like the Mighty Quinn...We may have to wait a few years but this little guy has mighty big shoes to fill. Following in his papa & uncle's footsteps - he was the first born grandchild/grandson in his male family (although the family has had their share of female additions this past year :)Now is the perfect time to point out that 2 of my weddings from last spring/summer are

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-18558405059378914122011-05-25T10:34:00.000-07:002011-05-25T13:36:11.085-07:00

Totally random tangent here...My Continuing Education 5 year Cycle for my old "day job" (a.k.a. R.D.) ends on May 31st. I am happy to say that I was able to get all my credits in and earned and passed off BEFORE the deadline...this is huge - really huge. What's also huge is the difference in cost between attending conferences and doing them online. Needless to say I racked up the final 2/3rds

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I've had this session waiting to be posted...waiting and waiting...waiting for so long I forgot when I even did it! I know I've fallen off the blog bandwagon when a family has prints in hand and I've completely neglected a session preview.This "extended" family session was wonderful - they set the bar high...really really high. When you have 7 small kids you go in hoping to get a shot or two...

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A few weeks ago I was able to attend my sister-in-law's graduation ceremony. If you know me then you're probably wondering why I would do such a thing since I've already sworn to bribe my children with anything under the sun if it means we get out of attending a graduation ceremony....However - this was unlike any graduation I've ever been to before. She graduated from the Woodbury School of

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I am my mother.I was sitting at gymnastics on Friday with one eye on McLaren making sure that every time he looked my way I gave him a double thumbs up and looks of encouragement...and one eye on Ella & her sidekick Lucy...and one ear on the mother's day discussion taking place among my friends. One was joking about her mothers' response to the question "What do you want for mother's day?" Her

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A quick sneak peek - his grandmother will be dying to see her 1st grandchild...surrounded by Badger Blue :)

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Brace yourselves - This is going to be crazy - insane - and quite possibly one of the gnarliest things I've ever done this far in my life (except for the 2 nights spent in that Budapest Hostel...)Warrior Dash 2011When I first read about Trainer Momma doing the warrior dash - I knew I had to do it. I tried to round up as many people as I could. The men all whined the whole way until about an hour

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-74979119554401900432011-05-01T21:21:00.001-07:002011-05-05T15:39:36.120-07:00

You'll never guess who we spotted at the LA woodbury fashion show!

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The metro in LA is a wonderful lesson on cultural diversity. Taxis are boring...faster but boring. Just in case I don't make it to my destination - I'm on the blue line headed into downtown LA - just thought it a good idea to throw some coordinates out there...

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Just one - because my sister called me crazy. No more - until she takes it back. (And I have to find my writing voice because I'm too emotional to post this session anyway - but I'd bet that Justin who's been waiting for a really really really long time -he he-would say it's "worth it").

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Matt told the kids this morning that I was a jet setter - to which Laina said "oooo you get a private jet??!!" Then looked at me with a confused expression and asked "what's a jet-setter?" Someone who flies 3 different flights to 3 different locations in less than 6 days. Crazy - maybe - but I'll have some great photos to share when I'm tucked back in at home.

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It's hard to come back...I left a bit of my heart on the Road to Hana (bet you thought I was going to say 'a bit of my lunch')...I will have to return to my motherland...soon..

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In honor of all things tax related I shall name this post after my dearests favorite (and possible only known) singer: Mr. Isaak.High School Graduation is swiftly approaching and with it the last minute sessions of our soon-to-meet-the-real-world seniors. I have a few more to do and then we can kiss the graduating class of 2011 -adios! (translation: goodbye).

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A few years ago we were at our friends house having dinner and they brought out the personality "color" book - you know the one that you answer a bunch of questions and then it tells you what "color" your personality is - mine was YELLOW (not surprised eh?). We all laughed and joked about our dominant color. I've since realized that this same little "personality" test could be applied to a lot

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I can remember being 16 years old and wanting nothing more than a totally radical awesome Jeep. Not just any Jeep - but an old jeep. I worked many hours (at my father's law firm - at Mostly Muffins - babysitting) to get that jeep - and even after working all those hours I only had enough money ($1600) to buy half of the jeep - big papa coughed up the rest. I remember researching and researching

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-56258741892378062162011-04-01T11:51:00.000-07:002011-04-01T12:55:14.681-07:00

The 4th graders get to do a Volcano project and explode their volcanoes at school. We were just coming off the pinewood derby defeat and Indy and I were pretty pleased with out project - when we were finished he said, "Mom - this is our BEST project yet!!" Lucky for me it involved homemade paste and making a mess - can't go wrong with that craft project.(Special thanks to my friend Ade who got

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The exact number of miles left in your car when the gas light comes on (or your husbands car). This is not good when you're in the middle of the desert in high heels and nylons. However, I blessedly coasted to a stop exactly parallel with the first RV on the outskirts of Quartzsite. And yes, I hiked across the desert to knock on several RV doors until one nice couple gave me a ride into town. I

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My little brother Jace has the misfortune of celebrating a birthday the day after my husband. You think this would help me remember it - however I have to insert the fact that I suffer from memory loss (both short term and long term - no it hasn't been clinically diagnosed but when when things fly out as fast as they fly in there has to be a problem. I have forgotten my sisters birthday - on

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-32041442455053637782011-03-18T07:28:00.000-07:002011-03-19T12:47:08.279-07:00

Please forgive me for the BLOG BINGE I'm about to embark upon...It is no secret that around here our lives revolve around tax season - I kept waiting this year for the proverbial "tax shoe to drop" and when it did it dropped HARD. I decided that the fact that we can forget the previous season and even "romanticize" how easy it was - allows us to keep putting ourselves through it (that and the

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-23060032526400623902011-03-10T12:27:00.000-08:002011-03-10T12:27:49.841-08:00

Taken just down the road - the English writing gives it away - otherwise I would write a post on a fictitious "Eastern Bloc" trip I just returned from...

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The winter is hard (I believe I've mentioned that before). We (in this particular home) find ways to gravitate towards the sun. There was a beautiful Saturday in January - so Matt and I loaded up the kids and went down to the San Juan river and just hung out. Matt shot guns with the kids and Laina and I played make-believe island stranders and formed our names from sticks and cow patties (so

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The month of February is not a "sunshine" month for the Holdsworth family. The reality of tax season is starting to set in - the Blue and Gold Banquet hits - its stinkin cold and snowing - Pinewood Derby must be planned - and Stake Audits (matt's second calling) are in full swing. That being said - we survived and March brought with it some warm SUN - and even a tinge of sunburn. I also

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-1931080798084009122011-02-24T09:09:00.000-08:002011-02-24T09:13:34.469-08:00

I've been doing these for awhile now, but realized I have never posted pictures of the gorgeous Coffee Table Album. This album is similar to the Storybook Album except for the pages are mounted on thick board and make for a very sturdy beautiful album. They are packed with as many images as we can fit on 20 beautifully designed pages.

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A friend put me on to this quote by Benjamin Franklin... "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." This would have served me well the first few years of my marriage...I eventually figured it out - but it will be good for me to remember as I enter the "teenage years"... And speaking of Ben

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(except for when you're running a fever and have chills that are multiplying...and I'm losing control... I promised myself I could go crawl under the covers after I hit "post"...It's our only Valentines present for the grandparents so I must get it done.)First up we have Mac's choice - he insisted on this one - I think it fits him perfectly.And this adorable girl - when I was taking her picture

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Matt: Hey Indy...I will ONLY get you that catcher's outfit if you:1) Go take a freezing cold bath2) throw your boxers on3) Go stand outside at dusk on the coldest day of the ENTIRE year!!Indy: Okay.Megan: ugh-Really??!! (then grabs camera and hastily takes a picture of the poor boy who will surely turn out to be a gambling daredevil)!

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This is my 3rd newborn session in a month - - wow...dare I ask what was in the water?Just one for now of little Norah... I have to go and work on being a good mom.

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Last week Matt asked if I wanted to join him for lunch - he was going to be receiving a little award. I said sure - found a babysitter and brought my camera to take a little picture...He didn't tell me it was at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting that was packed to the brim and overflowing with professionals (so glad I didn't show up wearing a velour track suit) or that he was selected as

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(bonus points for anyone who can name it...)But this little guy will be blazin' elevens for the rest of his life.Birthdate: 1-11-11(way better than my little guy's 6-6-06 - pretty sure the History channel wasn't playing any shows on Beelzebub - actually come to think of it - there probably weren't any tv's in the little hospital where he was born!!?? :)For those of you who can't believe it - I

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ASPENHe might just name a child that someday - just to help him remember its spelled asp"e"n :)Indy was a co-representative of his class (his friend Megan Despain was the other half - and our buddy Clayton Hinton was a few seats down) they were in the school 4th-5th grade spelling bee. There were 14 students total. We don't give this big kid enough credit - Matt and I are constantly on him to

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Love love love this red barn! (And the family in front of it). When they were all done their mama asked them if they had fun and the little boy answered, "yeah...I worked real real hard - I smiled a lot..." of course it doesn't hurt that they all have the best dimples ever! I totally give his mama props for throwing down a photoshoot with a 4month old baby - she rocked it.

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(isn't this picture classic?? I love it...the little teeny-tiny-hand coming to swipe a "bite"...that's all she asks for is a "bite" and then proceeds to take the food and start running in the opposite direction. And what was I thinking trying to take a picture with a baby nearby??)I made these the other night because my sister kept telling me during the holidays that I needed to (she's usually

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This session began with curbside pick-up. That's right folks - when a client calls (especially a mother of a newborn...with 2 other tiny's-in-tow) and tells me that her ride is messed up and her husband will be meeting us at the shoot- this little photographer (who knows first hand of the pre-photo-session nightmare) made a little detour and went curbside...which was a good thing since she still

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I purposely saved little "green gems" like this image to get me through the cold winter months. I could stare at this image all day while chanting to myself "the snow will melt...it will be warm again...leaves will come back".We actually copied this image from an image that she had done when she was a little girl holding HER mother's dress...of course they didn't have the awesome photoshop

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Once there was a snowman...who would NOT melt.It's been almost 2 weeks and there is still a LOT of snow around here. We aren't really used to this. Usually it snows, they call a snow day and then all of the snow is melted by 10am. I told my kids I'd help them build a snowman (what was I thinking?? I'm from YUMA - it doesn't snow in YUMA - I should've googled "how to build a snowman" it

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Till Monday...just thought I'd throw that out there :)

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Coming off a 4 month round-the-clock crazy work schedule (okay only till midnight) I've had serious guilty feelings in the wife/mother category. Mealtimes and bedtimes have been hellacious to put it nicely. I decided back in November that my New Year's Resolution would be to have nice bedtimes - complete with reading with each child before bed (rather than acting like Old Mother Hubbard). Now

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-10716225799819529592011-01-05T12:12:00.000-08:002011-01-05T12:58:51.433-08:00

Quick Recap:(But first let me say that this was a PERFECT wonderful Christmas.)I was awoken by small pitter patter at 3:45am on Christmas morning. I walked out to the living room and was greeted by Ella (sitting on the couch with her blanket) and the other rascals right beside her. Now I don't know if they agreed ahead of time that she would be their best defense as spokesperson - but she was

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I have to be careful not to jump ahead of the wonderful week we had. We just returned home tonight after a week away in the SUNshine - something that apparently hasn't been seen around these parts for a few days. There is snow everywhere!?* - what the heck happened while we were gone?? We did return to a completely shoveled driveway - which is no small feet given our steep and deadly incline -

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I'm all about traditions...(even if you even a new one each year - and don't always get to do ones from the year before...heh...heh...)Just to name a few:1. Decorate tree with music and hot chocolate (screaming kids optional)2. Elf on the Shelf (a must...and yes we've had a few incidents of "ELF (in our case "willy billy") DOWN"...everyone panics and he just has to lay there and we cross our

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Here's a little taste of what's in store for 2011...and remember that "there's no place like Home for the Holidays!" (especially when you burned your house down and have been living in a different home for the last 10 months...like our dear friends have been - and yes the apples are to die for :)

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Hurry! There's still time! My sister sent me this link - its awesome. I only wish I had received it at the beginning of the month so as to get more leverage out of it! Oh well...there's always next year. I'm sharing McLaren's. I kinda wish the "naughty list" was a little more "threatening"...but just so you know I did feel bad clicking "naughty" ;) But then again he and Indy wrestled up a

meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09538587116295241855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017943217714038599.post-80983839055367386552010-12-23T08:56:00.000-08:002010-12-23T09:04:57.800-08:00

I had a vision this year for my card (inspired by a photo I had seen a few years earlier by my friend RABID (who doesn't have the photo on her blog so I can't show you...) And yes - I'm inspired by lots of people everyday.Anyway sometimes your visions don't quite materialize and that's ok - 'cause the picture still makes me laugh and that's the WHOLE POINT (right?)Merry Christmas!

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To be jolly.....and take pictures!!(Okay - actually the season was in October since I am closed for shooting November - January...dead trees don't do a lot for me, but spending time with my family does :)It has taken me this long to finally wade through all the images and get everyone the cards and "presents".Here's a super duper swift run through of everyone (I hope I didn't miss anyone!)

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We had a great time as always...and we found some new friends to join us. Let me walk you through this: (First we meet at the Pizza Hut down the street and clean them out of all their pizza - and let our children run wild in the parking lot.)Then we head on over and enjoy the "warm" room - this year they had a great little toy train set-up and some coloring stations.Seriously - does Bree not see

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