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Work shennanagins, anyone? Heart these peeps. Swipe #photoboothfun #workhardphotoboothhardDec. 2 // My favorite photo of 2018 // I love this little set of photos of one of my favorite little families. Kelli, Ryan, Olivia (Liv) and Maximilien (Millie) always remind me how much fun it is to get out and play in old barns, fields of horses and sinking sunlight. Love you and your growing familia, Perraults! @kelli_takes_pics #decemberreflections2018 #photochallenge #family #familyshoot #TheHorsesCameOutToPlayTooDec. 1 // Morning light // Our lovely morning light was dimmed by a storm, so I’m going back in my camera roll to one of my favorite mornings a few weeks ago. I wandered through Tahoe, pulling over for beautiful beaches and golden light (and coffee, of course). #decemberreflections2018 #photochallengeIt was such a full and lovely Thanksgiving weekend spent with so many loved ones at FOUR Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving celebrations. It was so great, I forgot to snap photos and only got these. I hope you felt the love this holiday. Christmas, here we come! #thanksgiving #friendsgiving #thankfulAnd tomorrow, we get a new sister! Welcome to the craziness @nomlas_einahpets. #BabyBroIsGettingMarried #siblings #MissingTheOtherTwoSibs #sistersS W I P E > > > Savor the small things, she said. Like pumpkins the color of foggy January mornings and bowls of Neapolitan ice cream you eat at grandma’s house. #pumpkins #pumpkinseasonS W I P E > > > Hello, October evenings, with your basque-worthy fall color, water-like-glass, golden sunlight and turtles around every corner. You’re making summer feel bad with your autumnal perfection. #IllTakeIt #ImpromptuPaddlesWith @janelle_meyers #FollowedByWineChiliHocusPocus #OctoberMondays #paddleboardingS W I P E > > > Sunday fun day exploring the summit at Mt. Diablo. We couldn’t have asked for a more gorgeous afternoon to stand on top of the world. #mountdiablo #ohtheviews #daytrippersI can always count on God to bless me with the greatest coworkers (aka therapists / aka coffee-runners / aka accountability partners / aka friends). And today, we honored our dedicated volunteers with a yummy dinner and pumpkins. Swipeeee >>> #SometimesWeThrowParties #coworkersbelike #WeCallOurselves #BizCom- Follow on WordPress.com
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The first paddle of the year
Paddles. Check. Doggie lifejacket. Check. Waterproof iPhone case. Check. A summertime-mindset in the middle of April. Double check. It’s going to be a paddling kind of summer, and I think my friends and I are totally on board — literally … Continue reading
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Tagged california, dog, kayak, kayaking, lodi, paddle, paddling, pet
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Kayaking the Mokelumne + Five Senses
Happy Monday, friends. Did you have a lovely weekend, soaking up the sun and seeing all of your favorite people? It was refreshing for me in that kind of way. On Saturday afternoon, my friend Cindy and I took … Continue reading
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Tagged iphone, kayak, kayaking, lodi, mokelumne, paddle, paddling, weekend
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Kayaking at Spicer & Five Senses Monday
Hello, Monday. I took an extra long weekend and hit the road with my mountain-bound family caravan, my dog on a big pile of blankets in the back sat and the kayak strapped on top. We had days full of … Continue reading
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Tagged california, camping, kayak, kayaking, lake alpine, mountains, paddle, photography, spicer
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First paddle/swim of the year
It was a perfect first paddle of the year. The Mokelumne was clear and beautiful. The sun proved its power in the form of sunburns. Cows, geese and red eared slider turtles were also out enjoying the water along the … Continue reading
Summer lovin’
I know spring has only just begun, but summer is already calling my name. Every day has been so bright and sunny. Working in the backyard yesterday, I got the year’s first glimpse of that dry summer heat. I welcomed … Continue reading
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Tagged bear river, dog, kayak, paddle, pet, photography, Summer
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