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Birthday Shout Out!

Gotta give a birthday shout out to one of my favorite peeps ever!

Happy Birthday, Dylan!  You da man!!! 

Hugs,

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Ashley : Senior Portraits

Ashley. Ashley. Ashley. Where do I even start? She was one of my 2008-2009 interns and definitely one of my all-time favorite seniors.

She's a natural in front of the camera and also quite talented behind it. A true original, Ashley is comfortable in her own skin.  She is who she is and that's all there is to it. She's got an incredible sense of humor and such a kind, giving heart. Shortly after our session she cut and donated her gorgeous hair to Locks of Love.

I think we broke the record for the most shots ever taken. Can you blame me, though? I mean, look at her. She's gorgeous!! There were so many favorites I couldn't just blog a few.  Had to share the video.  Enjoy!

Somebody Pass The Twinkies, Please.

The day before Father's Day Chris came home with this.   

Really?  REALLY???  And don't even start with the, "but he's so cute" and the "he looks so sweet".  That's what he said.  But you must know that this dog is a complete pain in the butt.  He's torn through screens...three of them to be exact.  He's thrown up in the house...at least four times - the dummy likes to eat grass.  And he even ran off.  For three days. 

If the girls didn't love him so much I would have played the witchy woman card and sent that dog packing. 

It's not that I don't like dogs, it's just that right now I need a dog like I need to eat another freaking box of twinkies.  And now we need two dog houses.  One for Oz and one for Chris.  He's gonna owe me for this one.  BIG TIME!!!    

Pedicures for Ann

This morning I received an email from my dear friend Kathy Minor.  I've known Kathy for several years and through her I met Ann Schierts.  I don't know Ann well, but I know her well enough to be able to say she is without a doubt one of the strongest, most faithful, beautiful women I've ever met.  You'll be hard pressed to find someone with a heart like hers.

I believe it was in 2002 that Ann was first diagnosed with breast cancer and last year she began to chronicle her journey on her blog.  No matter what life throws at her, Ann remains positive and is absolutely selfless. 

I know I've got fabulous blog readers with kind hearts who also happen to love a good pedicure.  I'm sure you're wondering how all this relates.  To assist the Schierts family with their mounding medical expenses, the lovely people at Nails Mirage in Shawnee are kindly donating a portion of the proceeds from the pedicures given to "friends of Ann" from July 21 through July 24.

Nails Mirage will take walk-ins, but for staffing purposes would love for you to call ahead and make an appointment.  Be sure to mention "Pedicure for Ann" when you're there so they can keep an accurate count.    Mark the calendar, round up your girlfriends and go!  As the email said, fun, fellowship and fabulous feet are just a call away!

Nails Mirage is located near K-7 and Johnson Drive.

5432 Roberts Street, Shawnee, KS 66226  913.422.4471