They often blast past me to you since they are more likely to get a “yes”, you always support eating ice cream, you make your points with such a nice tone of voice and you don’t go on and on, you hug….and then you wrestle them to the ground, you notice the little things they […]

Teresa…… The fact that your honey thought it was important for you to have photos of just you and your girls…….I LOVE THIS IDEA SO MUCH! He’s so awesome! It was so perfectly timed with Mother’s Day! This evening was fabulous! Laughter….love….warm, soft light. We couldn’t have asked for more!!!! Girls – I hope you […]

The past month I’ve had some outrageously beautiful sessions. Tonight we start with the Krewedls. You may remember a few months back when I photographed this gorgeous couple (CLICK HERE) waiting ever so patiently for their sweet baby girl to arrive. Well, she’s here. And she is to die for! Mark and Brie have settled […]

There is a new guy in town……. 1. His name is Wyatt. 2. He is 13 weeks today. 3. He is ADORABLE and sweet and hilarious. And he loves to sleep on his back with his legs in the air.  4. He is sleeping in his crate like a champ.  5. He is also being […]

10 years ago today I became a mom.  It changed me forever and I cannot imagine what my life would be without Audrey. She is kind She is smart She is confident  She has strong opinions She is giving She is a loyal friend She is hilarious She is a planner She is a reader […]

As we all know, raising kids is full of phases. Phases that we are sometimes happy to see go (you all know what I mean) and others that we are so happy to see arrive. My kids are 9 and 7. They are FULL of energy and enthusiasm and are never ever boring. I realized […]

Happy mid-January. I hope this crisp New Year is off to a good start for you all!  Long ago, I used to not love the first few months of the year.  I’m a fall lover, and spring lover and holiday lover. But for some reason, the first few months of the year were not my […]

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. […]