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Hey everyone,
Just wanted to let ya know I've started a new blog about my diet/fitness journey.  That'd be great if you followed it!  :)  http://darchellesjourney.blogspot.com/  Thanks!
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sarina {nine months}

I have been photographing Sarina for ALMOST a year now!  Can you believe she was the second newborn I ever photographed?  :)  She was my non-sleeping baby.  It was a fun session though.  And I enjoyed doing her 6 & 9 month photos & looking forward to 1 YEAR!  Enjoy these photos!
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kyle + taylor {married}

Long overdue with this blog!  I actually met Taylor through Pampered Chef when I wanted to host a party.  And ironically she was friends with one of my coworkers!  She asked me about photography during my party, I took their engagements, then got to shoot their wedding!  It was a beautiful fall wedding.  Enjoy the photos!
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raven + brenna

Very adorable cousins &...Miss Raven is my niece!  :)  These girls were so sweet & are so close in age.  Sure to have a great life as cousins.  Love them to pieces.  Enjoy!

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cooper {six months}

Sorry I am SO behind on blogging!  Here are some images from little Cooper's session!  If you don't remember him, he was my little newborn from last summer that I got to do the chin pose!  :)  He's been the first & only to do it so far!  Enjoy!
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"Healthified" Mexican Pasta Skillet

You asked...I answered!

Here's my mexican skillet dish!  I didn't go as "healthified" as they suggested, but that's why I like this...you can change whatever you'd like to make it your own!  I'd love to hear how you change it up!  Leave me a comment!

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 jar organic mild salsa (i used regular salsa - kroger brand)
1 cup organic tomato sauce (i used regular)
1 1/2 cups of water
2 cups uncooked multigrain elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar (i probably used more than 1/2 cup - love cheese)

1.  Cook beef 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly cooked; drain.
2.  Stir in salsa, tomato sauce & water.  Heat to boiling.  Stir in macaroni & corn.  Reduce heat; cover & simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
3.  Sprinkle w/cheese.   Cover; let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

370 calories per serving, 6g fat, 53g carbs, 3g dietary fiber, 25g protein.