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i like her…i really like her

because we both share a fondness for valencia orange refreshers.

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because she likes to help in the kitchen.

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because she doesn’t take herself too seriously.

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because she likes ina garten as much as i do.

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because she forgives me for being a terrible texter…especially if i’ve had a glass of wine. or three.

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because she understands my inner conflict in trying to choose between team vicki or team gretchen.

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because she gets my obsession with the golden hour.

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because we both enjoy late evening walks through the neighborhood.

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because she patiently suffers my photography practice.

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because she is mine.

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she is my daughter so of course i love her.  but what a joy and a blessing it is to LIKE her. 

peace, kelly

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  1. Stacey says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    Beautiful. You. Her. Y’all.

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  2. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    You bet….loving is one thing, liking is another. Such beautiful photos,especially of your daughter!!

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  3. carrie says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    I REALLY LIKE her too! 🙂 Can’t wait to see you guys this weekend and move into the new apartment!! 🙂

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  4. Katie says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    i so get this, kelly. aren’t we so, so blessed to have girls that are also our best friends? such beautiful, beautiful photos. : )

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  5. Carol Albers says

    August 15, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    O adore this post, Kelly! I’m so glad you like and love, and have her in your life . You are right – the biggest blessing of all!

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  6. Robyn says

    August 15, 2013 at 8:06 pm

    This post is priceless, Kelly. What a wonderful gift of love you and your daughter share!

    I have always been close to my Mom and would be lost without her.

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  7. Cathy says

    August 16, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I loved this…

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  8. Lisa @ My Ordinary Country Life says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:31 am

    What a lovely post about your beautiful daughter! I enjoyed it very much along with the pretty photos! Thanks for sharing and P.S. of course Team Gretchen!! Vicki…yuck!!!

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  9. Cathy H. says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    Lovely post! You guys make such a great mother/daughter team!

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  10. Mom says

    August 18, 2013 at 11:38 am

    “Because they are mine too, and of course I love them, but I like them too…..” Insert lump in throat here 🙂

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  11. Barb says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    How beautiful you both are! And what a beautiful tribute to your daughter – your relationship sounds so wonderful, you are blessed!

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