Happy Birthday to my first “baby”! I still remember bringing Remington home at 3 months old. I was in my late 20s, no clue how to care for any living creature and long before I had kids of my own. Every year I am a little more nostalgic and emotional about his birthday because I […]

Whew! We made it through 2020! As we all say goodbye to such an interesting year, I’m reflecting on our blessings. I know so many who’ve said goodbye to dear loved ones (and not necessarily from Covid) – husbands, children, grandparents, babies, pets, friends. It’s not lost on me that life is a gift and […]

Our kiddos have birthdays just two months apart! That means a lot of detailed planning for this Momma since birthdays are a big deal at our house. I usually plan atleast 6 months in advance. Abrielle celebrated her 4th birthday this weekend with Rapunzel! Enjoy these highlights. To our precious Abrielle – may you always […]

One year ago today my water broke shortly after I did squats in our living room and ate ghost pepper salsa. I REALLY wanted to meet our son! Sweet Preston has brought joy into our life ever since that day he was born. Today we celebrate his official FIRST birthday! Enjoy all of the mustache […]

Like most photographers, I’ve kept my distance from people and clients which means no photo shoots. Although I only shoot outdoors, I have still been social distancing and refraining from really leaving the house unless it’s an absolute necessity. During this time I am SO thankful for Amazon. If you don’t have an Amazon Prime […]

Q. I am interested in helping the local humane society improve the photos they take of the adoptable dogs. Any tips you can provide would be greatly appreciated. A. I do realize that the volunteers at shelter and rescue organizations may not have the equipment or the time to take the best photos of the […]

It seems like just yesterday I was posting my latest pregnancy log. Now here I am with a 6 week old precious baby boy and only 5 weeks left of maternity leave. I’ve been trying to find the time to write a few blog posts – one for new Mommas who need to know the […]

Here we are for log #3!  I feel I am super close to the end – I went into labor at 38 weeks with my first, but I feel this time will be even sooner. This boy is running out of room (or womb!) for sure. Cravings: My red grapes craving has subsided and been […]

Many of you saw my recent post about Micalla Rettinger and how her life was tragically taken when a stray bullet shot through her car window on a highway near Waterloo. The family’s beloved dog Charlie (pictured in this photo) crossed the rainbow bridge to join Micalla yesterday.  It’s clear that Micalla needed Charlie with […]

It’s so easy to get wrapped up in daily life chaos. Working a full time day job, juggling photo shoots after work,  pregnancy, training a new puppy, comforting a terrible twos toddler. The list goes on. But there is nothing like a wake up call when you hear about someone’s tragic loss – especially when […]