I don’t know what I was doing four year ago today… the day you were born. I don’t know if there’s a woman… a family… on the other side of the world mourning you today. There’s a lot I don’t know.   As I looked through pictures to share, I cried.  I’ve missed a lot […]

Alli’s family took us in as their own family when we moved here 6 years ago– when she was still in high school!  We’ve celebrated many holidays with them, and they are always serving other people and families.  Alli has that same generous spirit about her, and as I got to know this spunky, fun-spirited […]

I’m a big fan of extended family sessions, and I get to do them several times a year, which thrills me!  Let’s face it– getting everyone dressed and in the same location for photos is basically a miracle.  And for this family, an ocean was crossed in order to make this happen! I’ve known Alicia (in […]

Our son, Zane, has a feeding tube.  I’ve never been shy about feeding him wherever we are. I liken it to breastfeeding or bottle feeding a baby.  It’s how my kid eats, and it’s part of life.  Is it a little uncomfortable?  Sometimes!  But our lives are uncomfortable, and it’s just our new normal. In restaurants, […]

“A wedding at the zoo?!?!” Sarah + Chris heard that a lot as they were planning, but they knew what they were doing– and it was incredible!  They said ‘I do’ in the middle of a rose garden in full bloom, then danced the night away under twinkling lights in the pavilion in the center […]

Two years ago Allison Maxwell suggested a little podcast to me.  You might have heard of it… Serial.  It sounded fascinating, but… I had no idea how to listen to a podcast!  I’m not even kidding! So I called my tech guy (okay, my husband Josh) and asked him how I go about listening to a […]

1985.  That’s the year Patti + David went on their first date!  Yes, these two dated in college, but ended up parting ways when they realized that living on different coasts was just too much.  They each got married, had kids, and went through some really hard times, eventually divorcing.  They had completely lost touch […]

If you’ve ever wondered how to do a Richmond wedding right, check out Jeb + Danielle’s amazing spring wedding at Country Club of Virginia. Things started off in downtown RVA where Danielle and her bridesmaids got their hair and makeup done at Avenue 42 Style Studio. Can we tell you how awesome this place is? It’s the […]

As we were deciding where to do Sarah + Chris’ engagement session I asked more about them and their likes/dislikes.  Right as I was about to suggest Freemason Street in Norfolk, Sarah sent me some pictures that she loved of an engagement session.  Would you believe they were on the same street!  I love it […]

Hey moms, I’m going to talk to you specifically for a minute.  It’s on my mind right now because I just lost my junk on my family.  You know the drill… you keep it all inside, try to eat your feelings with chocolate (or working out if you’re one of those awesome moms— I’m not!), […]