For the past three days I had the opportunity to go out to the Massai Land in Kenya. It was one of the most profound experiences I've ever had. The Massai is one of the many tribes of Kenya, this one quite large and well known for their dress & traditions. I made the semi-long journey out to their land in the country....

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This past week has been emotionally trying on myself and my husband. We both had big things going on. He had things going on at work, I moved homes here in Kenya and began teaching in a school. I learned that we should all thank our teachers, it's not an easy job. It's hard and tests you to your limits. Yesterday wasn't the...

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Growing up and living in a very big LDS community has it's ups and it's downs. I was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and throughout the years I have questioned it's teachings but have always remained strong in the gospel. Not many people over the years have questioned my faith and why I believe what I do,...

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As a lot of you know, I am currently volunteering in Kenya, Africa for three months. Before coming here I didn't have the slightest clue what to bring. This is the longest I have been abroad and although I'm not yet finished with my trip, here are my top 5 must have items to date! 1. A small travel pillow This might sound...

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I have been in Kenya, Africa for a little over a month now volunteering. This has been a very raw and eye opening experience for me. I don't even know where to start so I will tell you about the home in which I live. I am living with a wonderful woman named Grace who has three children. We are staying in a...

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You may have noticed that I have been offline for quite sometime. I know, I'm the worst at blogging but I am trying my very best to get better. A few life updates; My dear sweet husband is currently deployed overseas. He is enjoying his promotion to Corporal and loving his experiences on deployment. He's been away for a few months now and...

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Life has been good lately. Payden is home from training for a few months and has gotten into rugby. Boy that game is terrifying to watch but he loves it and is pretty good at it too! I just got my 28mm 1.8 lens yesterday and I'm having mixed feelings about it but I really enjoy it so far. I really just want...

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So my business is finally picking up in Hawaii and I found my niche! I want to be a lifestyle photographer. Yep, that person that comes into your home and captures the little special moments where your heart is. Not the posed beach portraits (although I will still do those!). I've been super busy working on my website and new business cards. I'm...

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!  It's been a while, I know, I know.  After a little blogging break I am happy to be back! 2015 will be full of quite a lot of changes in my life. I can't quite announce them yet but I'll let you know as soon as they're concrete!  Let me just say that they will most likely...

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