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a little housekeeping (and announcing the new session of path finder!)

We're getting ready for Easter over here in the Chookooloonks house -- which meant it was time for a little spring cleaning on the site. What this means for you? A new Path Finder session!​

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March 29, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • March 29, 2013
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the bad girls are back!

This weekend was an official reunion of The Bad Girls Club.  They're back, and better than ever.​

Posted in alex, at home, family and tagged with julia, henry, alex, family, the bad girls club.

March 10, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • March 10, 2013
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nine

The kid is 9 today -- you know, that tender age when a young girl hosts her first dance party.​

Posted in alex, at home, big plans and tagged with alex, birthday party, disco ball.

March 3, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • March 3, 2013
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my top 10 tips for taking a decent self-portrait

I'm not an expert on taking self-portraits -- but here's what works for me.

Posted in at home, photography, top 10, way to much about me and tagged with self portraits, photography practice, photography tips.

February 14, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • February 14, 2013
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  • photography tips
  • at home
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a valentine's day craft for kids with moms who are *completely* uncrafty

I'm not crafty, but I invented a little Valentine's Day craft for Alex.  Martha Stewart, honey, watch out.

Posted in alex, at home, big plans and tagged with valentine's day, arts & crafts.

February 8, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • February 8, 2013
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  • at home
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scenes from the weekend: alex spinning

A conversation with my daughter this weekend. I need to stop conversing with her, man.

Posted in at home, alex, scenes from the weekend and tagged with alex, scenes from the weekend.

February 3, 2013 by Karen Walrond.
  • February 3, 2013
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random thoughts: knowing when it's time

Random thoughts inspired by my Christmas cactus.

Posted in at home, random thoughts and tagged with christmas time, random thoughts.

December 18, 2012 by Karen Walrond.
  • December 18, 2012
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7:32 a.m.

7:32 a.m.

12.12.12

I'm recording my day in photos.  You should join me.

Posted in journaling prompt, at home, favourite links, big plans and tagged with 12.12.12.

December 12, 2012 by Karen Walrond.
  • December 12, 2012
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having myself a rebellious little christmas

My mom has always had very particular rules about how a Christmas tree should be decorated.  I pretty much ignore every one of them.

Posted in at home and tagged with christmas decorations, christmas, christmas tree.

December 10, 2012 by Karen Walrond.
  • December 10, 2012
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  • christmas tree
  • at home
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scenes from the weekend: saturday night

Making it look a lot like Christmas.

Posted in at home, scenes from the weekend and tagged with christmas, christmas tree.

December 8, 2012 by Karen Walrond.
  • December 8, 2012
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