November 2009

In the Kitchen: Cheese Spaghetti

November 28, 2009

Last year I posted my cheese spaghetti recipe. This Thanksgiving I took pictures and thought I would expand it a bit. My family would forgo the turkey and dressing before the cheese spaghetti. Since it’s not a recipe that just screams “holidays!” I’m not sure why we only make it at this time of year. [...]

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Thanksgiving at 50mm f/1.8

November 26, 2009

Later proclaimed by my daddy to be the best pecan pie he’s ever eaten. A proud moment. My parents’ engagement photos, side by side. Weren’t they lovely? I pray your Thanksgiving was as blessed as mine, filled with family, food, and fun.

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The Shootsac: A Practically Perfect Lens Bag

November 24, 2009

I used to carry all lenses, external flash, light meter, extra battery, memory cards, manuals, etc. in my Lowepro backpack everywhere I took my camera. Granted, everything I could possibly need was with me at all times, but eventually I started leaving my camera behind more often, not wanting to haul that backpack everywhere. Next [...]

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Busytown Mysteries: Richard Scarry Comes to Weekend Mornings

November 24, 2009

The books of Richard Scarry have been enjoyed by children around the world for 40 years. Thanks to Cookie Jar Entertainment and CBS, a new cartoon series, Busytown Mysteries, can be seen on weekend mornings. Each program is 30 minutes long and features two 11-minute stories. I confess a fascination with the Lowly Worm character, [...]

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iHeartFaces: Sun Flare (week 46)

November 23, 2009

This week’s themes at iHeartFaces is “Sun Flare” and the guest judge is Becker. We were at the park last week and my kids were playing and so of course I was photographing them. This particular park is close to where my older kids take music lessons, and over the years I’ve gotten some shots [...]

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Searching for Thankful at (in)courage Today

November 19, 2009

“Lately I’ve been on a mission to grow in thankfulness, to actively seek it in my life; the kind of thankfulness that helps give perspective on the rough days.” Please join me at (in)courage today for a peek at some of the things for which I’m thankful.

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Goodies from DaySpring and (in)courage

November 18, 2009

We are the only ones in our circle of friends who never get around to making Christmas cards. My intentions are good, but the reality is that it just never happens. Never. This year, however, I am quite pleased to announce that not only will we have Christmas cards, they’re already made and ordered in [...]

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Harumika: Style Your Imagination

November 16, 2009

Rarely has a review product entered our home that has created quite the buzz and anticipation of the Harumika, a dress designing kit containing a dress form, three pieces of fabric, fashion stickers, accessories, and a stylus design tool. My girls were so excited that they sketched fashions before we opened the box, adding another [...]

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Notable NAPP Links November 15, 2009

November 15, 2009

10 Ways to Relax Your Next Portrait Subject by Scott Bourne “One of the reasons I am a photographer is that I thought it would help insulate me from having to be in the picture. I am not alone. Lots of people don’t like to have their picture taken.” Scott is a talented photographer and [...]