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Jen and Jared Then and Now
Okay… you can tell that I spent some time looking at photos of Jared while he was at Zion on Saturday, hiking without me. I miss him when he is gone. I am not use to going over 10 hours [...]
MoreOpposition in All Things- The Need for Suffering
Anyone who knows me, knows that I do not like to suffer and I do NOT like pain. I don’t like being sick, I don’t like others being sick or in pain and I do not like suffering. However, even [...]
MoreMy Valentine- Jared Michael McBride
Anyone who has really gotten to know Jared, loves Jared. Once you are Jared’s friend, you are always Jared’s friend. People don’t come and go in his life. People become a permanent fixture in Jared’s wonderful happy world! You can’t [...]
MoreValentines Day 2012
Having been married to Jared for over 7 years, I’ve almost forgotten what it was like to NOT have a Valentine and what it was like to be single. I love being married because I am married to Jared McBride. [...]
MoreNew Addition to the Family
I love families, but sometimes taking family pictures can be quite the adventure. Lately, I have had a lot of luck with taking family pictures, especially if I view it as an adventure and let the families be themselves. Here [...]
MoreElder David A. Bednar 2.5.2012 Dixie Institute–To Act or be Acted Upon-
On Sunday, Feb 5, 2012, Elder David A Bednar of the 12 apostles spoke at the Dixie State College Institute of Religion. Jared and I ventured over to the Institute and were there 20 or 25 minutes before the fireside [...]
MoreA Beautiful Family
I love taking pictures of happy beautiful people and this family was so fun to work with. Their daughter is as beautiful as they are. Click on the images below to see the full [...]
MoreUchtdorf- A teacher of God’s Children
A year ago, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency spoke to the Church Education System about the importance of teaching God’s Children. He shared five simple guidelines to help teachers teach God’s precious children 1) [...]
MoreTeach Ye Diligently
In 1991, I was attending Brigham Young University and had declared my major– Physical Education with a minor in Health. I graduated in April of 1995 with a degree in Physical Education, Emphasis in coaching and k-12 Teaching, and a [...]
MoreWhite Kitchen… almost a White Christmas
I have been dreaming of a new color on my kitchen Cabinets since we bought our home Spring of 2010. So, we I say I’ve been dreaming of White Cabinets with every Kitchen that I see… I am serious. I [...]
MoreNew Addition to the Family
I love families, but sometimes taking family pictures can be quite the adventure. Lately, I have had a lot of luck with taking family pictures, especially if I view it as an adventure and let the families be themselves. Here [...]
MoreA Beautiful Family
I love taking pictures of happy beautiful people and this family was so fun to work with. Their daughter is as beautiful as they are. Click on the images below to see the full [...]
MoreBamboo art on wall… I feel more centered!
Bamboo Wall is on the wall. The room feels more centered, I feel more centered! The bed is basically in the middle of the room. You can see the windows are not centered over the bed. I am sure it [...]
MoreOff Set Windows and Bamboo Art
There are two things about my house that have bothered me since we moved in, well– actually three! 1) The weird colored kitchen cabinets, the off set windows in the master bedroom and the carpet that should be bamboo floor! [...]
MoreWhite Kitchen… almost a White Christmas
I have been dreaming of a new color on my kitchen Cabinets since we bought our home Spring of 2010. So, we I say I’ve been dreaming of White Cabinets with every Kitchen that I see… I am serious. I [...]
MoreBamboo art on wall… I feel more centered!
Bamboo Wall is on the wall. The room feels more centered, I feel more centered! The bed is basically in the middle of the room. You can see the windows are not centered over the bed. I am sure it [...]
MoreOff Set Windows and Bamboo Art
There are two things about my house that have bothered me since we moved in, well– actually three! 1) The weird colored kitchen cabinets, the off set windows in the master bedroom and the carpet that should be bamboo floor! [...]
MoreNew Garage
Okay, we have video of the before, during and after that I will post after Jared edit’s it. On my birthday weekend, Jared volunteered, even came up with the idea to clean out the garage and paint it. This has [...]
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