The holiday season has been so fabulous this year. I mean, December is my favorite month EVER!!!!! This month did not disappoint. I would summarize the holidays as this….family time, friend time, giving, traditions, good food, birthdays, card games, twinkle lights, board games, general dreaminess, christmas light hunting, Bailey’s with hot chocolate, candy canes, baking, […]

As we wind down this 2013, I sit here feeling so grateful.  I still have many blog posts swirling in my head and things I want to write about.  But simple is my game these days.  Keep it simple and keep it meaningful.  And choose to make each day special in some way. I think […]

Turning six months old at the holidays makes for a VERY fun photo shoot! This is Oliver. I first met this gorgeous and kind family when Oliver was just two weeks (click here for a reminder). I was so excited when his mom had me back to capture the magical 6 month mark. SO. MUCH. […]

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” — Nelson Mandela Happy Holidays. -Stacy

Nathan. You are THE most joyful human being I know. The word JOY. It’s how you have been described by others since you were little. You take the mundane and make it fun. You take nothing and make it the most enthusiastically awesome experience. It’s your gift, really….spreading joy! Being your mom is awesome. And […]

Arden is amazing and hilarious and witty and so smart. She is a fabulous student, good friend and fantastic volleyball player!! We were pushing the envelope for finding any fall colors this late into fall, but we did and the day was super gorgeous and totally perfect. And Arden, well, she is pretty much a […]

No words needed from me. Best give I could EVER have received ever ever ever! Audrey and Nathan – just when I think being your mama couldn’t get any more fun – it does! Watching you grow into these smart, kind, witty, loving, hilarious, goofy, awesome people is the best gift I could ever hope […]

The end of fall brings so much…..the hint of the holidays, gratitude, family, decorations, great food and tons FUN!!! This family just wrapped all that up for me!!!! We played (and took pictures) a few weeks back and I’d say we successfully captured the “season” of this family! Age 3.5, age 10 months. I LOVED […]

It’s the last day before my FAVORITE month of the year arrives. We are currently chilling out in our cozies, sitting by the fire, playing games, and drinking tea out at the cabin. I choose this over Black Friday ANY day of the week. Before we left, our family rallied (and also cheated a little) […]

Krista has become such a good friend this year! She is the superstar of Hoopla Events (total talent), a gorgeous wife, a loving mama and can coordinate like no other!!! I started collaborating with her back in the spring and just wrapped up another super fun styled shoot/party a few weeks back (which you’ll see here in […]