Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke
Capturing the Joy in Life
Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States! This holiday is all about Pilgrims and Indians, and I got to photograph 9 Little Indians a few days ago, so I had to hurry up and edit some images to share on this fun holiday. These adorable Indian head-dresses were handmade by one of the mama’s, Jana at My 24 Hour Design. You can find step by step instructions on how to make them… Continue Reading
When my second son was in kindergarten 4 years ago, he came home one early November day singing the Thanksgiving Turkey Song~I don’t want to eat the turkey, with so much exuberance and gusto that it has stuck in all of our heads as a favorite each year. It is a cute little song about a child who has come to love the live turkey, and wants to keep it as a pet. This could… Continue Reading
It’s turkey day! I picked up these turkey cake pops from a local gal, Got Cake Balls. I had my daughter hold up some orange fabric for a quick pic. I thought I’d share a little poem my mother in law sent us. The Night of Thanksgiving ‘Twas the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t sleep. I tried couting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned- the dark meat and white, But I… Continue Reading
I had to squeeze in a set of lunch jokes for the upcoming holiday…hope you enjoy! Click on the image to download the front and back: Thanks again to Aimee from Sprik Space for teaming up with me! Just for fun, here is the turkey recipe I’ve done 2 years in a row and plan to do again this year: Brined Thanksgiving Turkey “Brine” is code for marinade. It’s like marinading chicken in a ziploc, only… Continue Reading
Grateful for a husband who loves me for who I am. Grateful that husband is also an amazing father who is affectionate with me and our children. Grateful that husband plays with our kids. Grateful my daughters have a sister in each other. Grateful my oldest is so sweet, he didn’t even complain at a photo shoot when he was so sick. But I love his sweet face here cuddling against me. I am grateful he… Continue Reading
