Collected Stories

As a photographer, you'd probably think I always have a camera in hand—ready to document every moment, especially when it comes to my own...

Welcome to my series, My Joyful Things! This is the place to come if you want go beyond my about page and get to know me further. ...

If you have been following some of my personal posts, then you might have heard me mention the twins before or M&M. Maddy and Michael...

If you have seen any of my personal posts or follow Instagram, then you might already know one of my favorite holidays is Halloween. ...

Sticking with our Disney tradition, Hunter's third birthday party was Toy Story! Fun fact, it's actually not a favorite movie of mine. ...

If you are new to our journey to parenthood then let me fill you in briefly so this blog makes sense. My husband and I tried for many...

As many of you know, I happen to like Disney a little...okay, a LOT. And until Hunter can tell me otherwise, we will continue to have...

Growing up in the midwest snow has always been a part of my childhood. I remember when we moved to our current house, I was ten and so...

As a photographer, when I see gorgeous light it calls to me. So I was incredibly happy to take Hunter outside in our backyard for a...

Today our son turns one years old. While turning one is always a big deal, it's extra special in our household because one year ago...

Sitting here, my heart bursting with happiness and an overabundance of various emotions, I want share our story to grow our family. This...

As I have previously mentioned, my hubs and I LOVE road trips. We love exploring new places and experiencing the local culture. So, for...

I love lighthouses. I have no idea why. There is something whimsical about them that brings me comfort. Maybe it is just because they...

My hubs and I LOVE road trips! I'm super excited to finally be catching up on our personal photos from last fall. Last year we took the...

Where are my Fixer Upper fans at?!?! Mom and I are HUGE Fixer Upper fans. I have read both books. I have the magazine subscription and...