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Category Archives: life as i know it

permission to create

Lately, I have been in a bit of a rut. A creative rut. I’ve been wanting to update the ol’ blog and shoot photos just for fun and Life has had some other ideas. I know every creative soul goes thru this from time to time, but man – I feel like it has become...

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almost six

In thirteen days, he will be six.
S I X .
He’s been counting down since April 1st.
He is growing up before my very eyes.
I know every parent feels that way, but seriously.
He has been expressing lots of emotion lately and is really attached to us.
He loves his friends fiercely and has been blessed with many who...

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dramatic black & white: an i heart faces contest entry

This is Emmy, my Jack’s best girl. {That’s him she’s holding on to.} She just turned 5 and has one of the most lovely spirits of anyone – adult or child – that I have ever known. Emmy has made many appearances here on the ol’ blog and I thought this image of her was perfect...

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i agree with the barista

It is widely agreed upon that I have the best hubby in the world. Now Starbucks is even catching on. Friday, he stopped by my favorite coffee spot on a whim to bring me a treat because I’ve been sick for going on three weeks now. Upon ordering me a Dark Cherry Mocha {I salivate...

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jump!

Our next door neighbor is moving away. This makes us all sad because he is a great guy and has been a wonderful neighbor. So wonderful, in fact, that he offered us his ginormous trampoline and basketball goal for Jack. Phillip and I were able to help him move both over last weekend while the...

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we were both young when i first saw you …

Oh, it’s a love story. And quite a sweet one. One that oftentimes makes us parents shake our heads, chuckle and even blush.

My little Jack has a lady love. This is old news to those of you who know me, but for those who don’t, Jack & Emmy’s romance has been blossoming now for the...

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looking back … and moving forward

I’ve been sitting here watching and re-watching, crying my eyes out over how many beautiful people have been a part of my life in 2009. This past year has not been the easiest, or even the best, of my life – but because of all of you, I have been able to walk a path...

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merry christmas to you and yours from me and mine!

I can’t seem to get a very good scan of the 2009 Duncan Christmas Card, so instead I thought I’d share the photos of our sweet Jack we used this year (plus a couple extra favorites)! I wish nothing but Christ’s love, peace and joy for each and every one of you reading – and...

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Ummm, hello there.

Wow. After my little self-imposed blog hiatus, I feel like I should re-introduce myself to all of you wonderful people out there. My name is Mary Alice and I make art for peoples houses with my camera.
I am a total homebody, but am becoming aware of just how much I really do love people.  I...

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he’s makin’ a list…and i probably should, too!

Confession time! I feel like such a broken record and even more of  a Debbie Downer, but y’all – I am feeling the crunch around here, trying to finish up everyone’s photos in time for Christmas cards. While I probably do my best work under pressure, I am certainly NOT a very nice person when...

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