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Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you looking for something new and different to serve with the Thanksgiving turkey tomorrow?  Here is a favorite from our southern side of the family.  It’s a tradition to have this EVERY Thanksgiving and Christmas — and sometimes other holidays too! Sweet Potato Souffle 3 c. cooked sweet potatoes (we like the light colored…

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Sypherd Family Pics

My friend, Cindy, asked me to take pictures of her boys for their annual “school” pics, and to photograph her daughter, Ciera, a former Gold Nugget Day contestant, in her period-style gown.  The weather cooperated — it was the coolest day in weeks — and we had some fun at the park.  Even Cindy’s husband…

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Elliot’s Senior Session

Elliot has modeled all his life.  Yup, he’s my son!  Poor guy!  Whenever I have a new pose or technique I want to try out, he’s my go-to guy.  And, as fortune would have it, he doesn’t mind modeling for me at all! Since he is officially a senior now, we decided to do a…

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Andy Loves Rosanne!

I had the most fun with my friends, Andy and Rosanne, yesterday!  They are dear friends of our family from when we used to live in Portland, Oregon.  All their kids are grown up now, and they are both retired, so they are enjoying their second honeymoon, and loving every minute of it!  No need…

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