When you are 11, and you have one of your best buddies over, it is never ever boring! These two decided they were going to get creative and they invited me into the fun to help capture it. I take no credit for any of this, only clicking the shutter. These girls figured it all […]

I was digging through a drawer tonight and found an old book full of some great quotes. I loved this little gem. “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.”  ― Maya Angelou So simple and so profound. I think I was meant to be reminded of this tonight. The past week, I have been dealing […]

I realized a few days ago that the person/animal most happy about summer break is Wyatt. I mean, hello, his favorite people in the world home ALL. DAY. EVERY. DAY! I often say that Wyatt and Nate are the same being – just boy and dog. Energy, crazy, happy, joyful, lover of all people! They […]

Happy almost last day of June! I can’t believe it’s nearly July!  As my son said to me a few days, back…..”Mama – it’s my half birthday and half way to Christmas”!  Yikes – thanks Nate! I hope you are all enjoying these warm, summery nights! First and foremost, tonight is about this awesome, hilarious, […]

This town I live in is so diverse……you can pretty much find the most awesome locations for photos regardless of your desires….woodsy, beach, waterfront, city-ish vibe. I seriously love it. And I LOVE this little area where my siblings descended on this fabulous day! It’s like the best light bubble in the city! Auntie Stacy […]

You guys have to know that when you share nice words about my photography and business I totally, 100% appreciate it. And when you send your fabulous friends my way I am nothing but flattered and so completely grateful. And more times than not, I meet one of your fabulous friends and they leave being […]

Today is Memorial Day! Honestly, how is it the end of May?!!! We had a friend-filled family weekend away and I was reminded of how grateful I am for the little things. Our freedoms in this country are beyond and I never want to forget that. Tonight, I’m keeping it short and sweet and I […]

These four are some of my favs ever! Sometimes you know you were just supposed to meet! This is definitely one of those cases. It started with Krista a few years back. She is the fabulous owner at Hoopla Events and an event coordinator, extraordinaire! Well, then I met the rest of her core people, […]

Well, the past six weeks or so since we’ve been home have been filled with family and friends and school and work and regular life. All good things. It has also been filled with sad tears from kids missing Thailand, feeling so grateful for opportunities to experience cool new things together as a family, some […]

I knew the second I arrived, I would reserve an entire blog post for this place.  Patara Elephant Farm!!!! Last spring when we started planning this trip, a friend was traveling Asia. She posted a picture of her and an adorable elephant, and the rest was history. I emailed her immediately to find out where […]