By Desiree Chapman

Springtime... there are so many wonderful photo ops out among the bluebonnets
I've been doing bluebonnet sessions through the month of April and I LOVE wildflower photos with kids. It's impossible to pass them up! I relish that richness in color, and how children look so 'fresh' in them. I person...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

I love the theme song to Thomas the Train! Sing it with me, "they're two, they're four, they're six, they're eight. Shunting trucks an...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

The Dallas weather is finally starting to warm up so bring your family to the 16th Annual Fort Worth Zoo run. We haven’t had a chance to do this fun race, but may do it this year.
The race is on Saturday, April 20 and you can either register for the 5k or the 1k. It costs $23 be...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

My family overnighted in one of Dallas’ downtown hotels as part of our staycation this holiday break. Without missing a beat, we visited the new Klyde Warren Park (minutes away from the hotel).
We loved the clean look; however, weren’t too thrilled with its lack of parking. Nevertheless, ...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

I’d been searching for beignets and a Louisiana home style kitchen since our summer road trip through Louisiana. After getting word from another co-worker about one near our home, I knew I had to check it out.
Corinne’s Catfish, located in Lewisville, has yummy food! I started off with a re...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

In the words of my marathon runner friend, “You have to start somewhere”.
With the holidays over and having overcome the flu over Christmas, her words struck a chord. I hadn’t ran since December, but “you have to start somewhere”. I’m in luck as there are three fun Saturday races ...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

I planned to make a delicious chocolate cake I spied on Pinterest for our work potluck today. However, life being what it is, I got sidetracked. I had dinner plans, ran our daughter to dance lesson ...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

With the recent passing of Larry Hagman (aka JR on the famed shows, Dallas), Southfork Ranch will be mourning their loss. They will open their doors on Sunday, Decem...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

Like many people, I love Oprah. I may not agree with her 100% of the time. But, essentially she has a good heart and good intentions. I love how women (and men) of all walks of life can...
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By CoolPlaygroundMommy

I’ve completed day two of the Insanity workout multi-dvd program. Unfortunately for me, my hubby was unable to join me for the rest of my fitness journey. His excuse? He...
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