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3 Year Old Toddler Pictures | The Day's Design | Katie Grace Photography

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Just as the trees were dropping their last few leaves and before the blistery cold came billowing in, I realized there was a moment to be captured. They say that things change with your second child and I couldn’t agree more.  Time slips away faster and the days of being a baby are soon forgotten. […]

A Fall Family Photo Session

Feb 24

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Photography: Katie Grace Photography If you follow me on Instagram then you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been completing the #risingtidechallenge this week. (If you haven’t heard about the Rising Tide Society, you can read more about it here.) Today is day 4 of the challenge and it’s all about living life, backing away from work […]

Less Work More Life

Dec 10

Life Adventures

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7 lbs 3 oz and 19 1/2 inches long, Willa June was born at 9:27 am yesterday.  Gretta thought you should know that she’s officially a big sister and I’m now Mama to 2 beautiful girls. Photography:  Ashley Slater Photography  |  Styling & Floral Design:  The Day’s Design  |  Calligraphy:  Kaitlin Parisho Designs  |  Chair: […]

She’s Here!

Mar 13

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I didn’t have maternity photos taken when I was pregnant with Gretta, and I’m not sure if I completely regret that but do know that there’s a missing piece of documentation in my life.  I will never have that visual memory.  I’ve never thought of myself as very photogenic so I just didn’t entertain the […]

A Winter Maternity Session

Mar 6

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Guess what?!  Miss Gretta is officially 1 year old today!  I can’t even believe it!!  Margaretta James Ferguson, 6 lbs 13 oz, she was born at 11:32 pm on this chilly November day! Which leads me into my next question, have you read about the contentment challenge?  It is really inspiring me and has helped […]

The Birthday Challenge

Nov 26

Life Adventures

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Shelby Ferguson and Gretta by Hetler Photography

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I generally try not to blog or do any work on a Sunday.  Sunday’s are that amazing day every week where we can sit back and relax, take a nap after church and possibly not plan anything at all and just let the day happen. However, sometimes my brain doesn’t really get that memo.  I […]

After “I Do”

Jul 28

Life Adventures

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