I give back every year because I am so grateful to God to have a side business that gives me an outlet. I don't have little ones to care for, I work full time and while I have a wonderful marriage and family if I didn't have an artistic outlet I would go mad. I have never wanted to be someone who "went to work, came home, went to work came home" I have always wanted a purpose for my life and with photography I believe I have found it. Every year I auction off at least two pho

Everyone has that friend - the friend who is just stunning inside, but also mind boggling beautiful on the outside too. They really struggle to see themselves reflected as the world views them. This has always been a struggle for me to witness. Friends who just anilaite who they are all day long. They don't have big enough boobs, their thighs have stretch marks, they hate their hair, they hate their nose, they hate their arms, their stomach, their feet, their calves. It is ex

They are here, they are gone. A fleeting moment and than just as fast as it came, it vanished. Like the peonies that bloomed yesterday, but wilted this evening. Like the falling leaves on a crisp autumn morning. Like that glimpse of your 3 year old's smirk that got less child like with each passing year. Like the wide eyed wonder of your daughters pure joy because you are a loving and engaged family that makes her feel safe, loved and overjoyed. Like that incredible coffee s

So, you know those moments where your life changes for the better? Where everything comes together effortlessly and simply. Where it's kismet really? Ladies and Gentleman that happened to me on Saturday. Andrea and Derrick met with me in February to discuss potentially hiring me for their exquisite, swoon worthy wedding day. We laughed over some Boiler Brewing Co. beers and talked about how they met and their plans for the day. It was kismet, they like craft beer, Andrea is

I love my Saturday mornings with a splash of coffee and a ton of fun and that is exactly what I got yesterday. I actually met Katie and Phillip in my RCIA class at the church we both belong to. While the class was informative, Katie and I were both talking about how there is just so much to learn! I could go every year and still not get it all. Their 2 children are ADORABLE, James has a huge spirit and loves tractors and Marion has the type of smile that could (and does) melt

"Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children" - William Makepeace Thackeray Around this time of year, the last week of April and the first two weeks until mother's day, I get achy. The feeling is strange to me because on one hand I am nostalgic and at peace with what a beautiful life my own mother has given me. The spring blossoms remind me of her undying love and desire to always support and care for me. On the other hand, my heart aches because Moth