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KATIE: SINGER, MODEL, FRIEND EXTRAORDINAIRE

You know, it’s funny.  My calendar says it’s June 12, 2009, but I could swear it’s April.  I mean, really, I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much rain in April and that’s a month dedicated to showers!  So, in light of this rain, I thought I’d pull out some winter pictures for those of us that are feeling a little bogged down that summer isn’t quite being summer and make us all appreciate that it is actually warmer, even if it’s not the typical warm, sunny June weather we’re accustomed to. 

Before I do that, though, I have something to share about Mr. Hallmark.  I don’t know how to say this exactly, but here it goes: my better half is not a fan of summer…or anything above 55 degrees, period.  True story.  Don’t ask me how it’s possible because it’s not something I’ll ever come close to comprehending, but this post is also for the two of you cold weather lovers out there: may the memories of bitter cold be sweet as you view this beauty in her scarf and winter coat. :)

In the midst of winter frigidness, my dear friend, Katie posed for some pictures.  Katie and I have been friends for as long as I can remember.  She is one of those friends that no matter how crazy our lives get or how long it’s been since we’ve seen each other, we can always pick up right where we left off.  She’s literally like my 5th sister.  We been through a lot of different points in our lives together and I adore her.  She’s an uber talented musical theater singer, who is going to make it super big, and she’s an absolute sweetheart.  She’s intelligent, beautiful, funny, and incredibly dedicated to those she loves.  We grew up in California down the street from each other and everytime I see her in this big city, I feel like I’m a little closer to California and my family.  What a gift to give somebody.  With each year, I feel increasingly lucky to call her my friend.  Eat your heart out, boys, she’s hot stuff!

Here are a few of my favorites of my childhood buddy, Katie – singer, model, friend, extraordinaire.

 

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maggie harkov

Thanks, friends! :)

Jana Kukla

Wow Mags – Your pictures are beautiful and Katie is the perfect subject. Good luck in your career!!

Tom Padberg

Wonderful subject; wonderful photos! A proud Uncle, Tom

judy michalek

Well, dear Maggie May, your words and pictures brought tears to this mother’s eyes! Thank you for capturing the inner and outer beauty of our Katie.
p.s. I’ve been watching in amazement as yet ANOTHER one of your extraordinary talents comes to light. It is very obvious that you have found a passion that allows you to express yourself and bring joy to others simultaneiously. Yay Maggie!

Beth Alix

Great shots of Katie! What a beauty!

Maggie Harkov

:) Thank you my dear! Can’t wait to see you! xoxo

Maria Fernandez

OMG! This is amazing Aunt Maggie! You definetly have an amazing talent in photography :-D Love you

Maggie Harkov

Yay Kates, thanks love! So glad you like! :)

Maggie – These are WONDERFUL! And thanks for your post, so sweet of you. It was so fun being your subject. You are such a natural! Love you! – Katie

40 IN CATALINA

A wave of nausea came over my dear sister Jenny as she looked over her packing list provided by Ladies that Love You Travels (AKA her adoring mother and sisters)…

 

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Don’t give the screen that look.  It was her 40th birthday, friends.  Now, come on, that’s a cause for celebration, right?  OK, so we may have been throwing her off just a hair, but hey, that’s what family is for, right?  Geez, guilt trip me, Internet.  Ok, so not exactly what family is for, but this was certainly more fun than just giving it away!

So, with her anti-nausea patch in place, and a suitcase full of mosquito netting, safety goggles, and BBQ tools, she anxiously awaited the arrival of Ladies that Love You Travels.  Warned that she would recognize them by their fragrant 10 day old fish-head aroma, she sniffed the air with caution as she approached the front door.  Balled over by the sealike stench in the air, she stood there aghast at the sight before her eyes.  

 

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They can’t actually be taking me fishing.  Right?!!?  But, before she could think anymore about it, she was blindfolded.  Moments before being rushed off to the undisclosed location, members from Ladies that Love You Travels and the impending 40 year old woman (i.e my sisters and mother) posed for the paparazzi (i.e me).

 

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It was time.  We were off.  With fabulous tunes playing from the different decades of her vast number of years on earth, Jenny laughed and cried en route to the mystery destination.

 

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When we pulled up to the ferry, we took her blindfold off and told her that she was being whisked off to gorgeous Catalina Island.  She was happy.

 

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Thankfully, we had an uneventful ferry ride over, and, when I say uneventful I mean no one got violently ill at sea, which, with my mother and sisters, is practically a miracle.  Love you, ladies! :)  Here’s the view from our incredible villa balcony.  Ohhh, how I adore California. 

B-E-A-UTIFUL!

 

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Having never been to Catalina, I was in love.  It’s such a quaint, beautiful,  stuck in the 50′s town and I adored every minute of being in this great place with my favorite ladies.  Plus, I found this gentleman in town, who definitely caught my eye…bird, pipe, et al.

 

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Since I’d left snow and 30 degree weather typical of March in New York, I basked up as much California sun as my camera would take…

 

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We walked, talked, laughed, drank, and ate cupcakes and it was fabulous because our Jenny was 40 in Catalina.

   

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Dory Sanderson

Thanks for the return of wonderful memories! It was a wonderful trip and I loved every minute with each of you! Dory

Maggie Harkov

Thank you, Marianne. You made my day! :)

Marianne Kedo

OK, so I was needing a “Hallmark” moment….and you didn’t disappoint:) Once again, amazing photos and story. I can hardly wait for the next chapter to be posted! Have a blessed time with the Ladies That Loves You Travels . . and all that travel with them:) XO