Well, it’s been a while and a full month of shooting, travel, the loss of our 14 year old black lab and the beginning of a new era (Wyatt will be coming in a future blog post).  But tonight its all about Hoopla Events and Krista O’Byrne’s insane ability to coordinate a party like no […]

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 […]

Well, I’m thinking I still might have a little bit of adrenaline pumping through my veins. As I re-tell this story to our dear friends and family, I get as excited as I was Saturday night. This all started a while ago for me. And as many of you know, I can get a little […]

I tried to make my blog post title smaller, but I just couldn’t cut anything out…seriously! Last week, I ventured down to super charming Santa Barbara, CA for United 2014. Let’s just start with these fine ladies…..Lisa, Melissa, Heather, Tammy and Joanna. Old friends, new friends, forever friends. I loved sharing this trip with you! And many […]

I cannot believe it’s March 1st! Where did the first quarter of 2014 run off to? Good thing I’ve been filling the days with things like this!!!! This completely adorable family is due to have a baby this month! I’m slightly partial to the March babies (as my own little girl will turn 10 in […]

These three have such a special place in my heart. This day was all about a mom and her sweet girls!  You might remember these Gig Harbor girls from last year when the rains came right in the middle of our shoot…. CLICK HERE.  But on this day, the weather was perfect and these ladies were […]

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 […]