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Colossians Complete
To me, there really isn't anything sweeter than an accomplished goal. Dreaming big is fun. But imaginings are much sweeter when they come to fruition. I've got some far out goals that are a loooong way from being reached, so in the mean time, I'll savor every...
Jordan | Class of 2015
In January I was contacted by a very sweet "senior mom." You know, a mom of a high school senior. She had a request that was unique for me--unique for January in Practically Canada. Her son, Jordan needed senior portraits. He will be graduating in 2015. He'd like...
Skill Collecting | Accordion
I don't know if I can remember a winter that has ever been as busy and fun as the one I'm living right now. I've had what feels like a blue million sessions for the Artists in the Schools program. I've had a few seniors request snowy portraits. A few babies have...
Water & Wax | Artists in the Schools
Over the next week I'll be teaching six Artists in the Schools session at elementary schools across town. Today, I kicked off the marathon with a Water and Wax session with a group of first grade students. The idea behind this session is to teach students a...
Coffee Table
Lately I've been having project withdraw. Derek has been busy with work, I've been busy with work--which feels very weird, since winter is usually my "slow" season. We've started slowly moving on the basement. Emphasis on slowly. But, like I said--Derek is busy at...
Isabella | Newborn Sneak Peek
It's been a bit since I wrote something new...and I cannot think of anything better to share with you after being away than this precious newborn session. You may remember the Burnsides from their winter maternity session taken before Christmas. This is their...
Special Delivery
In addition to writing to you about Katie's Singing Telegrams last week {post here}...I also had the big-time fun of joining her on a couple of Valentine's deliveries. Like I said, she's my friend. As my friend, I want her to have good photos. And...if I'm being...
Color Wheelies | Artists In The Schools
Today I did Art in the Schools with a second grade class. I have had lots of requests for Classroom Canvases...which I love doing, but it's fun to do other things too. This color wheel session is one of my favorites because it teaches basic color theory--which...
The Stove
I got this beautiful new stove. They brought it to me today. I snapped this photo so soon after they dropped it off that the glass on the door is still foggy from coming in from the cold. What's the occasion? Why the fancy new appliance? Well.... ...
Katie’s Singing Telegrams {your best Valentine ever}
you might not know too much about singing telegrams. Maybe you are picturing something late and outdated. So let me clear the air here. Kaite's Singing Telegrams is different than what you might imagine. It's fresh, funky and fun. We talk about a lot...
Carter is ONE! | 12 month portraits
A couple weeks back I got to hang out with this guy. Color me lucky, because even though I possess the super power of putting him on the verge of tears with a simple look {forget any physical contact!} he still stole my heart. Maybe it's that whole hard-to-get thing...
Mr. & Mrs. Skinner
Remember that crazy long road trip we took earlier in the month? Well...a major reason for taking it was to get to this amazing wedding. Why, so amazing? Let me tell you. First of all, it was held in Louisiana...so I worked all day with no jacket--despite the fact...
Praying for Trials
Last night I attended a weekly prayer meeting at church. To say that I'm glad I went would be an understatement. There are a million reasons why I loved it so much. And I've written and rewritten this post, trying to include them all. But, I can't seem to...
Third Grade Canvases
This week has been all about the Classroom Canvases I started on Monday. Really...when doing four back to back to back it turns in to a weeklong project. Which is fine by me, because I really do like doing them. Well--I finally got them all finished up! The kids...
Trying to Make Fruit | Fruit of the Spirit
If you know me in real life you probably know that of all my activities and goings ons, youth group is one of my favorite. I just love encouraging high schoolers in their walk with Christ. After being away for so long, finally going back to youth group last night...
