The JOURNAL

Last time I blogged, I was still engaged, still planning and preparing for the wedding, and still losing my mind. It’s amusing now, as I look back on it all, but  I’m thankful life is slowly returning back to normal. Settling into married life is exciting…. still odd when I realize I’m a wife… but […]

She was nothing less than light and energy on our trip through Thailand. She was fearless in trying spicy food, and was up for an adventure any time of the day or night. She let everyone else eat all the peanut butter for breakfast, and was never upset when there was only rice and vegetables […]

The quiet and reserved lady behind the Brotbäckerei counter patiently waited as I chose a pastry to enjoy with my fresh cup of Kaffee. I pointed to the flaky looking pastry with something that looked like chocolate drizzled over the top of it and handed over a few coins, hoping I understood the amount correctly. She […]

I’m writing this blog post waaaaay after I should be sleeping, but only because these two totally inspired me today. David and Mirjam came all the way from Germany to attend a dear friend’s wedding next weekend. And while they’re here, they decided they want to document their love… just because. So that’s just what […]

Today, I was inspired by this photo from a recent engagement shoot with Scott and Kate. We could all use a little more laughter in our lives… because really, life isn’t supposed to be serious all the time…. it’s supposed to be enjoyed thoroughly.

She had just transferred from a university in Boston to Humboldt State University, changed her major completely, and moved across the country. Life was nothing like what she thought it would be, but all the change felt fresh and good. As she walked into yet another new class, unfamiliar faces passed her by in the […]

There’s something a little different about this latest engagement shoot. I’ve had quite a few couples requesting rustic and old architecture paired with nature-ish shots, but there’s something really refreshing and exciting about clean lines. This is just a sneak peek, but I had to share my favorites with you because I’m pretty excited with […]

To My Sweet Boy, Today is your birthday, and even though I tell you everyday, I want to say it again… I think you’re amazing. I don’t say that because I’m supposed to…. I say it because I mean it with my whole heart and soul. You inspire me, push me, empower me, and humble […]

I was at Fedex today, sending a package. As I was filling out the form, I asked the lady if it was March 15th, because that’s what day I thought it was. She gave me a weird look and, half annoyed, she said, “yeeeaaah… it’s the 31st of March today.” Awesome. The whole month of […]

Recently, I heard someone say that said we should never go a day without “being in wonder about something.” That’s been on my mind a lot lately, and I think that person is very very correct. Wonder is something that comes naturally to us as children, and then, at some point, that innateness fades and […]