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Kitchen

The past few months can be summed up in a lot of "still-life" photos (mostly of craft projects, brussels sprouts and running shoes). My life was full, but in a completely different way than it is now.

I love these photos that my dad snapped at dinner last night for their candid-ness. It's the details : Paul covering his mouth – which is his go-to "shocked" face. His arm on the back of my chair. A full table of wine glasses. Me telling the chef I had "@-ed" him on twitter and then him pulling his phone out to say "OH! So this is you…"

We had a fantastic dinner up in Sacramento last night at The Kitchen. It's an experience and a half and one we'd been waiting a long time for. It's awesome to have a little bit of the night saved. It's even more awesome that our families are good friends and that a dinner with all of us together is easy and comfortable.

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17 responses to “for the love of candid.”

  1. Christina C Avatar
    Christina C

    Candid shots are my fav. looks like you guys had a great evening! My husband is in Sacramento right now at the custom/hand built bike show at the convention center πŸ™‚

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  2. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee Avatar

    I love tweeting with chefs!
    great candid shots

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  3. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Nice pictures, really shows the fun you have! I wanted to ask you, do you keep a “normal” photoalbum as well as the minibooks? Do you add the same photos to your normal photoalbum as to your minibooks? I am stuck in what to add to what. And that keeps me from creating.
    Just curious how you handle this.
    Kind regards,
    Jessica

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  4. elise blaha Avatar

    I am going to prepare a post on this soon but starting in 2012 – 95% of my documentation is being done in the Project Life format. I am stepping away from the everyday or seasonal minibooks.

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  5. Rose Avatar

    You look so extremely happy.

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  6. Sonja Avatar

    It’s funny to see Pauls shocked face;-) I love those moments.
    You look very satisfied!

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  7. Sena Avatar

    So happy for you guys! Every time I read one of your posts, I can see how much you take enjoyment from the little moments in life and it makes me smile! You are very inspiring!

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  8. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    Thanks for answering so soon. I’m looking forward to that post. And your project life project looks amazing so far.
    Have a nice weekend,
    Kind regards,
    Jessica

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  9. Bella Casa Avatar

    What a character you are, Ms Elise …you must be the life of any party! Glad you guys had such fun with family πŸ™‚ thanks for sharing it with us.

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  10. alexandra Avatar

    Nothing quite like candid photos.
    I especially love the one where Paul is covering his mouth – and your commentary on it is sooo sweet.
    Happy that you had a great night out – you deserve a million of them : )

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  11. Hits And Fits Avatar

    That’s funny, the second I saw the pictures I started to wonder whether that was The Kitchen! I live in LA but went there about a year ago with my in-laws who live up north and had one of the best meals ever. I love how during your β€œbreak” you get to eat sushi. So delicious. Happy you guys enjoyed it too!
    – Ava

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  12. Debie Avatar

    What a happy photo! Candid photos are the best!!

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  13. chelsea Avatar

    soemtimes candid photos are the best photos!

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  14. Ronnie Avatar

    So cool and made me smile! Happy weekend. xo
    Ronnie

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  15. Katie @ Katie Without Restrictions Avatar

    I love the candids! Also, your conversation with your dad made me laugh ~ if I told my Dad that I “@-ed” him on Twitter he would have NO idea!!!

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  16. elise blaha Avatar

    Ha, not my dad… Thats the chef at the restaurant I was talking to.

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  17. CAS Avatar

    I’m so happy for you, Elise, that you have your hubby back safe and sound. Hope you totally enjoy your special time together!
    CAS

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