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project 365 {2013} week 7

I’ll be sharing a couple of more of this posts in the next week in the hopes of catching up!  The following images were taken last month (believe it or not, the snow is finally gone); spring passed by in a snowy haze.

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Day 43/365 :: special day

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Day 44/365 :: pippy’s theatrical debut

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Day 45/365 :: mushy brain syndrome

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Day 46/365 :: more snow

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Day 47/365 :: whitewashed

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Day 48/365 :: wall art

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Day 49/365 :: renee

BTW, I’ll be posting an update on my friend Renee later today so be sure to hop on back after dinner!

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In case you hadn’t noticed, I have fallen way behind in posting my Project 365 pics.

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I’ve been tied up with life.  Days filled with band concerts and tennis.  Photo sessions.  Driving kids here and there.  Evening walks.  Tying up loose ends at church.  (This time of year ALWAYS seems to move faster than I would like.)  I’ll be back tomorrow with an update on my friend Renee.  And a Project 365 post or two twenty.

Enjoying the sunshine and warm weather… hope you are, too.  Be back soon!

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there cannot be shame in our lives about the darkness

Minneapolis CONFIDENCE 2012

I introduced Me Ra Koh to you last year by way of this blog post HERE.  She is not only a gifted photographer and entrepreneur, she is a POWERFUL speaker.  You will have two more opportunities today (10:45 am and 12:30 pm) to watch her speak at a church in Texas via live streaming.  Click HERE for details!  [It is a full-on church service that begins with a time of worship; Me Ra is the main speaker.]

I had the opportunity to watch the 9:00 am service and it was AMAZING.  She talks about dreaming big, trusting God, and the play of darkness and light.  If you are a mom, a photographer, or a woman you will be more than inspired by her message.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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5 fun things friday

5 Fun Things Friday

1. Bubble Tea from Pham’s Deli.

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You’ll find another local fan’s take on their bubble tea HERE.  I am seriously addicted.  Couldn’t even stop sipping for one single pic.

2.   Brown Sugar Coconut Bubble Tea.

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Recipe by Pastry Affair (click HERE).

3.  Speaking of Pastry Affair beverage recipes… you must check out this one as well!

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Lavendar Lemonade!  Click HERE for details.

4.  This AWESOME series of cookbooks.

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I want these:  Not Your Mother’s Fondue, Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook, and Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining.  Click HERE for more information!

5.  The book Home Made Summer by Yvette van Boven.

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Happy Friday!!!

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what magic looks like

When I first introduced Scarlet to you in THIS POST, I mentioned leaning on her momma for insight.  Scarlet is unable to communicate and I wanted learn all I could about this precious child in my short time there. 

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I wanted to see Scarlet through the eyes and heart of her momma.

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And my heart melt a million times over when Jenny described Scarlet.  She spoke of her sweet spirit and how it leaves a mark on the people around her.

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Scarlet is deaf and has a number of other limitations due to Schinzel Giedion syndrome.  Touch is her strongest sense and as I watched mom and dad interact with Scarlet, I witnessed a tenderness that took my breath away.

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The Wagners have gone to great lengths to create an environment for their daughter that speaks of All Things Little Girl, not illness.  Despite the medical equipment.  Despite the extra care Scarlet requires.

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What they really want is a home suitable for Scarlet.  To make the most of the time they have with her.

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There is a fundraiser taking place on June 2, 2013 at the Mediterranean Cruise Cafe in Burnsville, Minnesota.  Donations can also be mailed to the Scarlet Amelie Wagner Benefit Fund, Wings Financial, 14985 Glazier Ave., Suite 100, Apple Valley, MN 55124 or given online by clicking HERE.

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Before meeting Scarlet, Jenny told me there was something magical about her daughter.

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In truth, I discovered something magical about the entire family.  Here’s what magic looks like:

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If you have been touched by this family’s story, please show them your love by making a donation.

Jenny Wagner - May 13, 2013 - 10:59 pm

Magic indeed. When YOU capture life Tina, it is magic. You are a brilliant photographer. It is as if your camera is a portal through which you can glimpse the beauty of love and life. I think you got our very souls on film. It is sometimes hard to see from the inside, day to day, the joy we are surrounded with. I was even surprised by our pure happiness… It brought more than a few tears to my eye. Scarlet has never looked more beautiful in a picture. Thank you so much for everything. We are so blessed to have met you and to know you. Our photographer for LIFE.

<3 The Wagners

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