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Mary had a little Lamb~birthday party

Lets just say that I was a little excited to plan, prepare, and throw a party for my 2 year old. These pictures will remind her years down the road because I know she won’t actually remember;) When she...

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Pink Lemonade, anyone???

My daughter loves Pinkalicious, and when we found the book, Pinkalicious and the Pink Drink, I suggested to her to have a Pink Lemonade birthday party.  She got excited right away, so we made plans for...

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Baby Boy Airplane Shower

My neighbor is having her first boy, and I was excited for my other neighbor and I to throw her a shower.  I spent all day crafting the decorations and they seem sparse in the pictures.  Since she is...

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Lil’ Cowboy Baby Shower

I have a new friend who just moved to Texas a month ago just because she wants to be a cowboy.  Just kidding…sortof.  I told her not all Texans are cowboys (in fact most of us aren’t) but that doesn’t...

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My daughter’s LaLaLoopsy Party complete with buttons and cupcakes

Today, my adorable youngest child turns 3, and I couldn’t be more bummed about her growing up older. I love every stage of my children, but the transition from baby to toddler is a tough one.  She...

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Breakfast themed First Birthday

This was such a special party to attend, as I was able to witness and photograph his birth last year. His momma, one of my dear friends, also a photographer. We met 2 years ago when we were both on...

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Spring Dinner Party Menu

I decided I want to start hosting some dinner parties at my home. I like to socialize, and it just doesn’t seem to happen enough that my hubby and I get together with other couples, but when we do, it...

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Rockstar Birthday Party

My older daughter’s 7th birthday had a Rockstar theme. She is quite the rock star herself, so it was fitting. Pink & black with a touch of orange and purple.Above, the gorgeous and delicious cake...

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Back to School Dinner~Be a Builder

I loved the idea I saw a while ago on NieNie Dialogues to have a family back to school dinner with a theme. This year, I decided to get myself together and do just that. Most of the ideas are grabbed...

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Soccer Party on a Golden Birthday

This year was my son’s Golden Birthday. He turned 10 on the 10th–gold. Growing up, my husband and his siblings got a golden gift on their golden birthday–he got a golden eagle on his 9th birthday. I...

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Pretty Purple Party

My baby turned 4, and we celebrated with a Pretty Purple Party! She loves purple, and it was so fun to plan a party around just one color! We have lots of purple for the girls, so I pulled out their...

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Breakfast in PJ’s Birthday Party

My cute daughter turned 8, and she wanted a Breakfast in PJ’s party, so that we did! She selected green and blue as the colors to decorate with, and helped me plan the menu: chocolate chip pancakes,...

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Mason Jar Party

Last month, I got to help put on a party for my grandparents and celebrate their 90th year. They don’t actually turn 90 until NEXT year, but when we realized my parents would be serving a 3 year...

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Alice in Wonderland Party~ Piper’s First Birthday

I was so excited when Piper’s mom asked me to come photograph her first birthday party, an Alice in Wonderland theme! I love fun and whimsical parties, and joining with past clients (I photographed mom...

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Pirate Birthday Party On a Budget {Jake & the Never Land Pirates}

A few weeks ago when I took my fam to visit my brother, and we had our day at the beach, we also got to celebrate my nephew’s 4th birthday. He loves Jake and the Never Land Pirates, so my sister in law...

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33 Mardi Gras Ideas

I lived 10 years of my childhood in a New Orleans suburb, and every year, our family enjoyed the festivities that came along with Mardi Gras. {source}  I have fond memories as a child sitting on top of...

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Ballerina Birthday Party

I LOVE parties! It is an artistic expression for me to decorate for a party, the table, being my favorite! I gave a hint last week with my daughters Ballerina Photo Shoot, but now I share with you the...

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On my Mind: Food Edition

{Collage image source: 1. 2. 3. } I’ve been in all sorts of turmoil the past 2 months when it comes to FOOD. It’s all around us, we have to eat it. We make choices all day… Continue Reading Come on...

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How to Start a Photography Business: 25 Pretty Packaging and Branding Ideas

Everyone loves a pretty package, right? The professional photography world is such a saturated market, it’s always important to think about ways to have a current or past client coming back (or offer...

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{Gluten Free} Strawberry Shortcakes

Well Hip Hip Hooray because today is a great day! I still cannot believe that I am writing a guest post for one of my all time favorite photographers, DIY ladies, yummy goodie makers, you… Continue...

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