7 years old, simple, reflective, strong, reserved, observant, beautiful heart, creative, thinker, sensitive, honest, intuitive, smart, matter of fact, decisive, family oriented, determined, helpful, articulate, loving! Kind of crazy that I see all that in a picture…but I do! My sweet girl – I hope as you grow you always feel “seen”. We see you […]

This past weekend we ventured over to Prosser, WA for the 2011 Hot Air Balloon Festival. Can I just say it was gorgeous, warm and so relaxing!!! I had to share some of this trip with you all! So let us begin and fly away…. Watching these balloons inflate….what a sight! And off they go! […]

Today I dedicate this post to a dear friend turning 40. Amy – you wanted a surprise party and you got it girl! I hope you enjoyed every second. There were many beautiful pictures of her day, but I wanted to share a few that stood out to me!!! Amy is a friend, daughter, wife, […]

A few blogs posts ago I talked about my sweet Audrey’s buddies from Kindergarten….this is one of them. Audrey loves some good, quality Jenna time!! And her little sister and Nate are fit just about perfectly for each other! Which leaves me and Missy some good chat time! I will honestly never forget the day […]

Where do I begin with this family? They are life friends! Together we have an easy comfort, always enjoyable hanging out doing nothing…always a blast! We have fun traditions and love sharing our family adventures together. I adore the mom of this clan, my husband digs the dad, my daughter can’t get enough of their […]

A few years back my daughter started Kindergarten and met two of her best buddies. Together they created the sweetest little friendship. This past year they were all in different classes but their friendship continues and seems to be one that all three come back to and find comfort in. I have a hunch they […]

So I got to hang out with this super fun family recently. Such a loving mom and dad and two completely adorable little boys!! He is a heartbreaker for sure!   And this little guy…. squishy, lovey and so smiley!   Oh Jamie – you are such a sweet mama!! Such lucky boys you have! […]

Just because I love these three! Just because it was the most beautiful, summery day! Just because I love my family! I hope you have a perfectly wonderful weekend! These three – I adore them! And my kids just adore their cousin! I love these cute kid legs! Such a sweet moment in time! Happy […]

So this past weekend I had the best time with this family! Everyone gathered to celebrate their parents 40th wedding anniversary! They were adorable and fun and such a loving family! These brothers….so so so so so sweet! I think Alex could have kissed him a 100 times! I love 3 year olds!! Larry and […]

Lauren Oliver Photography is born!! I’m so excited! As many of you know, I’ve kicked things into high gear this past year with my photography. I appreciate all the support and encouragement from so many of you and look forward to a fun adventure! The name – inspired by my sweetie pie kids (their middle […]