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thankful

  Today I am thankful for: a sweaty work out this morning two children who are playing nicely together our new pineapple/ coconut milk smoothie recipe School’s out. for. summer.

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  • lonny

    You get the best jumping pictures of your family!!!! This one is awesome!ReplyCancel

Before and After

  I really want to be organized.  I mean REALLY badly.  The problem is that not one person in my house is organized, so this is a difficult undertaking for me.  I feel like I have to lead the troops and teach them what needs to be done.  Part of the problem is that I…

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thankful

  Today I am thankful for: a little productivity.  My inbox is getting more manageable. a beautiful, sunny, warm day in Salt Lake City. the book I am about to go read outside. Is dad home yet?

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  • lonny

    1. I’m thankful for two little girls who napped for 2 hrs today!
    2. Summer weather that is upon us
    3. An amazing photographer in the family who can capture moments like the one above ReplyCancel

thankful

  Today I am thankful for: a motivated friend who convinces me to exercise some time spent on my mountain bike the meal plan that I completed for the week (there is a first for everything!) These freckles make me melt.

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  • Nicole

    Well I am thankful for a patient friend who would mountain bike with this newbie AND give me tips! Love the pick of Jack with those cute freckles AND eyelashes.ReplyCancel

    • Idie

      It was fun, Nicole! Looking forward to next time.ReplyCancel

  • lonny

    He is BEAUTIFUL, loves those freckles 😉 I’m so excited to book out next session! You are THE best photographer out there!!ReplyCancel

balance

  I never knew it would be so hard to find balance in my life.  I didn’t even think having kids would be hard.  ha!  What was I thinking? What I am striving for lately is finding happiness and satisfaction in the amount of time I spend with my kids, my husband, and in front…

Where are the party pictures?

  Just in case you missed it… my business has a new brand!  I was talking a lot about it a few weeks ago when my new site went live, but I never did a follow up. Out with the old.  In with the new.  I’m so in love with all the colors! I hired…

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  • Sarah

    Sounds like a huge success Idie! The Silver Bean has never looked so good.ReplyCancel

  • Beautiful branding, Idie! I love your new colors!ReplyCancel

  • I love your new brand! Just plain lovely!ReplyCancel

  • Laura Katherine = magic touch! I’m obsessed with your clean & bright branding! I love your envelope liners! Looks like you had a great turn out & $400?! Score!!

    Also: We have the same green clipboard. Not related to anything other than we are obviously soul sistas. And geniuses. duh. #greatminds 😛ReplyCancel

  • Idie

    Thanks for the complements! I totally agree with you, Mandy, on the genius statement. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Meg

    Love to see these pictures of the big event. The new branding looks PERFECT!ReplyCancel

  • Reen

    How fun! Love the new look – it’s so YOU. Great colors. Fab! xoReplyCancel

  • Idie

    Thanks Meg & Reen! I love the new branding because it is so ME. You’re right. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • lonny

    So sad we missed your launch, looks like a fun party and a great success!! Your brand looks awesome!!ReplyCancel

time management

  I am really excited because I was one of the “featured photographers” on Leah Remillet’s Go4Pro blog a couple weeks ago.  If you are not familiar with Leah, she is a photographer who teaches and inspires others who are starting their own businesses.  I have learned A LOT from her and was honored to…

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