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September 3, 2012

Fantasy Versus Reality {Recipe: Peaches & Cream Frozen Cocktail}

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I woke up with an itch… the road trip itch.

I nudged my husband. “Let’s get out of town… go someplace for the day.”

It’d be a happy day, full of picture taking, shopping for props at antique stores, prancing through fields while notes from The Sound of Music filled the air.

We all pile in the car… 45 minutes later than we had planned because that’s how it goes when you have four kids and try to get out the door. But all is good. We’re going to have a happy day… a whimsical, carefree, spontaneous road trip kind of day.

5 minutes into our trip, Leah is screaming because her seat belt is too tight. Ella and Jacob are fighting over space. Kelly is giving us a play by play of every ones wrong doings. I try to tune it all out. We are going to have fun, dammit!

20 minutes into our road trip, things have only gotten worse. The kids are in full sibling rivalry mode… every thing they do is annoying the other one. “Ella, stop breathing so loud!” “Jacob, stop kicking my seat!” Blah, blah, blah…

25 minutes into our road trip, the car comes to a halt. “Do we really want to do this?” my husband looks at me and asks. No… no we don’t.

We turn around and head home, much to the dismay of the wailing kids in the back. They come into the house and are sent straight to their rooms. If we aren’t road tripping, they are going to clean.

I make a beeline to my new blender and decide the reality of my fantasy at least deserves a cocktail.

So, no road trip with the family… but a delicious, creamy, peachy cocktail creation instead. Fantasy versus reality… and suddenly it’s not all that bad.

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Recipe: Peaches & Cream Frozen Cocktail

A peachy frozen cocktail!

Ingredients

  • 2 parts Peach Schnaps
  • 2 parts Whipped flavor Pinnacle Vodka
  • 2 parts heavy whipping cream
  • 1 splash vanilla
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: beverage, cocktail, Family, parenting, peaches, pinnacle, whipped vodka

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  1. Dana says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Sorry that your trip didn’t work out, Kristen. We had a nearly identical trip yesterday, where the car got turned around and headed back home. It can be so frustrating, but at least you have a positive attitude about it! That cocktail would have made me happier yesterday!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      Oh my attitude wasn’t so positive when we turned the car around. I can promise you that! I hope the rest of your weekend went well, Dana!

  2. The Husband says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Sorry your day wasn’t what you wanted it to be.

  3. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    September 3, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    Ah…such memories. I recall waking almost every Saturday morning with some idyllic notion when my kids were young and they managed to put the brakes on that pretty quickly with the first, ‘MOM…she’s got my ‘something.’ It’s probably good I didn’t segue to a cocktail at 9am but at then end of the day this would most definitely be called for.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Kids are great at that, aren’t they? Will you think less of me if I said it was mid-day when this cocktail and I became friends?

  4. Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says

    September 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    So sorry the roadtrip didn’t work out, but it sounds like you made the best of it 😉 🙂

    K – your photography is so gorgeous <3

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! It’s part of life with kids. You’d think I’d be used to it by now.
      And thanks for your sweet comment 🙂

  5. Julie says

    September 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    I thought when you were first describing the vision of your day that your kids must have been at Grandma’s. Sounded way too perfect, considering 4 kids. 🙂

    Ah yes, a lovely cocktail makes it all better!! I love all of the new flavored vodka’s.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      🙂 Sometimes when I’m planning things, I tend to forget I have 4 kids. This would be one of those circumstances 😉

  6. Terri Hendricks says

    September 3, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Sounds like the day at least ended better! Maybe the kids (at least the older 3) will learn a little bit of a lesson. Not much fun for the parents, though!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:50 pm

      Let’s hope 🙂

  7. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    September 3, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    I know this road trip. If only kids knew they’d have to clean if they didn’t behave, surely things would’ve been different!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:51 pm

      Oh they were warned…. apparently they don’t mind cleaning 😉

  8. Crystal @ Crystal's Cozy Kitchen says

    September 3, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    I had that itch to go somewhere this weekend earlier in the week. The next day, I think we realized that traveling 5 hours in a car with a 1 month old was really a bad idea, because that 5 hours would have turned into at least 8 with stopping to feed the baby! I’m glad we faced reality…
    Haven’t had to deal with the sibling rivalry issue yet. Sorry your trip didn’t work out!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      You were so much smarter than I was! Road tripping with kids just isn’t as fun as it should be 😉

  9. anh@anhsfoodblog.com says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    So simple. And easy! Love the idea of frozen cocktail. This would be so good for summer party!

  10. Deborah says

    September 3, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Oh my goodness – I can totally see this happening in my family. I get scared every time I get in the car! You just have to hope for better luck next time, right?? 🙂

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      You never now how things might end up, right? 🙂 Gotta love kids!

  11. Sanjeeta KK says

    September 4, 2012 at 12:48 am

    Awee…All is well that ends well (with the gorgeous cocktail)! Lovely clicks, K.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:52 pm

      Thanks friend!

  12. camille says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:32 am

    “I’ll turn this car around!” Good for you for showing them that they ruin their own day by ruining yours. Like someone else said, maybe next time they’ll remember this and make more of an effort to be cool. At least the drink looks good, hey?

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:53 pm

      Yes… I heard my dad in my threats to them 😉

      The drinks were awesome. Totally made up for it!

  13. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:53 am

    OK, I love this post. This is pretty much the story of every vacation we have ever decided to take. The “you’re breathing too loud”…omg, I thought my children were the only ones sensitive to breathing.
    I need a cocktail and it’s only 8:00 in the morning!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      Seriously – what’s up with the breathing issues and kids. I never knew they were so sensitive to the sound of breathing. Apparently it’s something we need to take very seriously… this whole breathing loud thing.

      🙂

  14. MooNFaCe says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Hmmm…I can Totally relate…Nice post !

  15. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Well sorry about the road trip! But good for you for sticking to your guns. I find it is so hard to give my kids a consequence that will ruin my plans too.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      Same here… but we knew it would be just as painful for us if we kept going!

  16. Courtney says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:23 am

    isnt it funny how our minds block out what actually is going to happen! glad you blender came to the rescue!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:55 pm

      Everytime I think about antiquing with the kids or sometimes even something as simple as the Farmers Market, I’m reminded that there are not many places that are sane to take 4 kids to 🙂 Maybe 1 or 2, but it is never a sane idea to go out in public with 4. lol

  17. Sandy @ RE says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Oh, friend … we’ve been there before. Yes! LOL

    Glad it ended well.

    Happy Tuesday!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm

      That gives me hope! 🙂

  18. DeAnnG says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:32 am

    I commend you and your husband for sticking together and going back home. Sticking to what you say shows the kids you do not approve of their behavior and their behavior has consquences. Our girls are grown but some of the hardest times when we took activities away from them and sticking to it. It caused us more grief and inconvence than it did them. Stay strong and it will pay off. Love the drink!!!

  19. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Oh maaaaaan! Well, I’ll take 35 glasses of that cocktail please.

  20. Ali | Gimme Some Oven says

    September 4, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Aw, so sorry the road trip happened. But you two are amazing parents — bravo for standing your ground! Hope that the day ended better. 🙂

    And THIS looks like it would make any day better. Beautiful!

  21. Sues says

    September 4, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    This looks incredible. Straight up my alley and makes me want to have a Cocktail Tuesday…. Starting NOW!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm

      I’m totally in support of a cocktail Tuesday. Sounds good to me 🙂

  22. Minnie@thelady8home says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Sorry that your trip didn’t work out, but your story is so similar to mine that I couldn’t help laughing through it.

    I made something very very similar two days back. But it was a smoothie, no Vodka. Love this cocktail.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      I’ll have to go check out your smoothie. We’re all about whipping up whatever we can in our blender these days.
      Thanks!

  23. JulieD says

    September 4, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    Oh that stinks about your road trip but glad you had the good sense go back home. This cocktail looks perfect for summer!!

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      It was the perfect cocktail to end the weekend. I may welcome the next one with it too 🙂

  24. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    September 4, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    I am so sorry about your road trip, but I love the idea that you made cocktails out if it. 🙂

  25. Jamie | My Baking Addiction says

    September 4, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I’m kinda thinking this gorgeous adult beverage is better than a road trip – just sayin’.

    • Kristen says

      September 4, 2012 at 9:57 pm

      I’m kinda thinking you are absolutely right!

  26. naomi says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    Oh, Kristen, hugs to you. I have those moments too – fantasy: happy family on a carefree joyous day; reality: bickering siblings and Matt and I raw with rattled nerves. I like your ending way better than mine though!

  27. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    September 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    You actually turned around!! I love your version of making lemonade from lemons, in peach form. 🙂

  28. Kristy Life-n-Reflection says

    September 5, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I lovely way to savor the last of summer’s peaches

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I need to go back and get a couple missed spots filled in but I love it. Thanks Rob at @irezumitattookc 🎉

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My snow and mountain loving, free spirited, book reading, laugh inducing, amazing friend @mountainmamacooks wrote a cookbook. It’s beautiful and just so perfect! I’m sharing all about it on the blog today and I also gave her Crispy Kahlua French Toast recipe the double dip treatment.

Find the recipe and get a peek into her book over on Dine & Dish! (PS I miss you tons, Kelley!)

#apresallday #frenchtoastrecipe #brunchideas #cookbooks #mountainmama #skiingislife
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Here’s a fun fact I heard on the radio several years ago…October 5th is the most popular day to be born (9 months prior is New Years Eve-ish). 🎉 

Happy birthday to all my many many birthday twins out there! It’s the big 4-8 for me…although this past year as a Covid long hauler I feel like I’ve aged 20 years in the past 1. But things are looking up! I’m excited for the next 365 days of my life. I’m blessed and so thankful to still be here, chugging along.

This picture is from last week when @kellykdoyle and I were visiting colleges in Colorado. If I have any followers with ties to @coloradostateuniversity or @cuboulder I’d love to chat! 

#october5th #birthdaytwins #gardenofthegods #birthdayweek #coloradosprings
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I love being a parent of teens...but I miss the days of parenting kids who loved going to school, who didn't struggle with major anxiety, who loved their bodies, and were confident about how they looked. I miss pre-covid days where lunch wasn't distanced, kids had the opportunity to connect and socialize at school, where mask-wearing wasn't even a topic, let alone one that divides. 

The past 2 years have changed my kids. They have gained so many positive things, but they've also gained a new kind of anxiety that wasn't there before. And I hate it for them. They've seen first hand how long haul covid has changed our family. They've seen the selfishness of others in ways they haven't seen before. They've had to grow up faster, worry about things they shouldn't have to worry about, and learn the hard way how this world can really be. And it hurts my heart for them. 

I have a new senior, sophomore and 6th grader here at home. Missing my sophomore in college a ton. I hope the world is kind to them and they are kind to the world. I want nothing more than for them to be happy and to be surrounded by good people who love and accept them for who they are and who also push them to live a full, rich and happy life. I pray every day for them - and for your kids...and pray that we are all raising a generation of empathetic and kind changemakers.

#loveoneanother❤️ #parentingteens #momofteens #anxietyawareness #backtoschooloutfit #changemakers #parenthood_moments
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These two small business owners had a successful launch day for their new clothing and accessory brand, @impatient.us I’m so proud of my daughter @kellykdoyle & daughter from another mother, @kyleemdunn for making the time and financial commitment to launch their dream brand! They’ve done it all so independently and have navigated starting a small business way better than I could have at 17! Thanks to everyone who sent words of encouragement and showered them with support. It’s means so much! 

Follow their journey at @impatient.us and shop the link in their profile!

#smallbusinesslaunch #clothingbrands #teenentrepreneur #launchday #launchparty #teenbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #proudmoment
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I was a “houseplant lady” before the pandemic, but I think since the pandemic I get to add the word “crazy” to that title. So. Many. Plants. I’m not mad about it!

This weekend @kctinygreenhouse I picked up this beautiful Monstera Peru as well as a bag of Jeff’s Jungle Mix. You know when a new to you potting mix has you super excited, you’ve crossed the line into la la land 😂 Swipe to see how pretty it is!

What pandemic hobby did you pick up?

#plantmomlife #crazyplantpeople #houseplantlove #monsteraperu #pottingmix #plantobsession #plantcollectors #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Yesterday we spent a few hours down in the West Bottoms visiting the grand opening of @kctinygreenhouse newest location . KC Plant fam, head there. Just trust me! Plants loved and cared for with the best good vibes, all ready to join your crazy plant person home. You’ll find goodies from local KC artisans as well, like @pigeoncandles 

Come for the plants, leave with a heart full of happy!

#westbottoms #tinygreenhouse #plantfamily #pandemicprojects #shoplocalkc #happyplants #plantvibes #summerofyes
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Last night in the suite @kcroyals ...I almost cried. Man it feels so good to be doing normal things. I’ll never take this for granted! Making this the summer of yes...I’m going to say yes to as many events/outings/opportunities as possible! Who’s in? #summerofyes
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Ella is 15 today! Those of you who have been with Dine & Dish since the very beginning have been a part of Ella’s life since the start too! 15 years sure does go by in a flash, both with businesses and babies.
Happy birthday @ella.r.doyle 💕💕💕 We love you!
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I want to live in the big city, yet also want to live in the country. I want to live by the beach, yet also want to live in the mountains. I either need multiple lives or multiple homes! 

#farmlifeisthebestlife #chickensofig #barnlife #iwantitall #hensofinstagram #citygirlcountrygirl
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I’m officially one step closer to reaching peak plant lady status! 🪴

I’m welcoming these plant cuttings from the Hello Kathy Plant Etsy Shop to my already booming collection. When I saw people rave about her “Mystery Box” of plant cuttings I knew I had to buy one. 2 things I love...mystery boxes and plants!

Now I need to figure out how to keep them alive. Any advice? 😃 🪴

#plantladyisthenewcatlady #plantladylife #plantcuttings #newplants #etsyshopping #shopsmallbusinesses #plantloversofinstagram
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Hi, friend! I Thought I’d just say “hey” and check in and add some pretty flowers to your feed.

We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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