The long weekend is almost here! This year my birthday falls on Memorial Day and I plan to enjoy the warm weather with our toddler and pets of course.  Here is a super helpful article direct from the ASPCA on how to celebrate the weekend safely with your pets. Party Smart Barbeques are probably one of the […]

It’s hard to imagine life without your pet. But one day, the harsh reality hits you like a brick. You’ve been trying to ignore the signs and be positive but your pet’s health has started to decline. Our own Abby is battling Cushing’s Disease along with side effects from her medication which has caused lack […]

We definitely skipped Spring and went straight to Summer this year! Although living in the Midwest all my life, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Either way, I am super pumped that everything is GREEN now and the perfect setting for photos.  My hubby keeps our wooded lot in perfect shape for photo shoots, including […]

Meet Jack. He’s the resident kitty at Mariposa Veterinary Wellness Center and is a pretty special fella. The amount of love that poured out of the office on his photo shoot day was palpable. Jack is so loved and sadly his health is declining. The kind folks at Mariposa wanted to ensure his sweet soul […]

Sometimes scheduling a Going with Grace session is just too painful for a pet parent. It’s hard enough learning that our pet has a terminal illness and we are often in denial after such news. I know many must feel that scheduling an end-of-life session is just admitting what our hearts refuse to process. These […]

Aren’t these personalized socks the cutest? I just love that you can print your pet’s photo on these.  I recently partnered with Jason of DivvyUp and just in time for Valentine’s Day – these beauties arrived today! What a perfect and unique gift for your loved ones. Be sure to check out DivvyUp Socks at […]

It’s been a time of self reflection for me lately. I’ve been trying to pinpoint this nagging feeling on my heart. It’s beyond hard to be a working mother and maintain a photography business on the side. Finding the time to volunteer is even harder, but giving back to others brings me such joy and […]

Remington, my first “baby” turned 9 on January 8! I will never forget how important our dogs are to us. And I will continue to slap a party hat on them and make them a birthday cake each year. It is not easy juggling three children, but Abrielle ensures they get plenty of attention. She […]

Oh what a difference a year makes. Lady A was only a few months old last December, just learning to hold her head up. Here’s my best attempt at recreating this photo at 15 months. My husband jokes we should make her do this when she’s a teenager. Stay tuned! LOL. Now she’s walking (running) […]

Finding time to craft is an art in itself! This was not as easy as it looks but the end result is super cute. I was inspired by this website which has an in depth video of the salt dough recipe. I made some slight variations in my version and this amount of ingredients made […]