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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

So, this shoot is just extra special in my heart!  A few weeks back I traveled to Hood River, OR to chase around the most fabulous family!  He was my husband’s college roommate at WWU (Go Vikings)! And they, as a family, are just so special!  We love them!  So sit back, relax and enjoy […]

These two……their enthusiastic love makes me smile every time I gaze over their engagement session! He happens to be my brother-in-law and SHE is almost my sister-in-law (and thank goodness because we are so meant to be sisters)!!!!!! I adore you both. I couldn’t be happier you found each other.  I cannot WAIT to watch you get […]

Holy smokes – does it get any cuter? Age 3 and age almost 2. More of these two coming soon….