Locke is 6 Months Old! Wed. February 1, 2012  |  my life They say that when things are good, life goes fast, slowing to a standstill in the harder times.  While my hazy memory can vaguely recall the exhaustion, tears, and frustration that accompanied the first few weeks (ok, months) of Locke's life, I know now that my life is SO good because the... See the Full Post > 25 Appreciated Comments

No place like home for the holidays Mon. December 26, 2011  |  my life For the first time in a long time (and by no coincidence because we had the youngest baby this year), we got to stay home for the holidays and our families came to us!  It was so nice to decorate, hang out at home, and just enjoy the past few weeks without having to brave the airports, traffic,... See the Full Post > 21 Appreciated Comments

Happy Thanksgiving! Thu. November 24, 2011  |  my life I'm sure it's not hard to guess--this year I am thankful for this new man in my life: See the Full Post > 10 Appreciated Comments

Locke at Three Months Sun. November 13, 2011  |  my life Last week, we hit a milestone--we have a three month old!  Most people would say that time flies, but I feel like it's crawling along--life moves in a fog with so little sleep.  Things are getting better though--we are only up twice a night or so instead of three or four times.  Still... See the Full Post > 26 Appreciated Comments

My Little Turkey Tue. November 8, 2011  |  my life Halloween is a holiday I haven't really cared much for in recent years.  It's mostly fun when you're in a different stage of your life--a kid (fun to get candy), a college student (fun to wear something scandalous and go to bars), or a parent (fun to watch your kid having so much fun!... See the Full Post > 20 Appreciated Comments

Locke’s Buddy Wed. September 21, 2011  |  my life You might think this post is about Locke, who turned seven weeks old yesterday.  He's cute, huh? See the Full Post > 107 Appreciated Comments

Locke at One Month Thu. September 1, 2011  |  my life If you are reading this blog, THANK YOU.  I know it's been a little slow around here lately, and you've been very patient.  If you're out there, reading this, I'd love to know in the comments.  It might be the only adult interaction I get today.Locke is officially one month old today!... See the Full Post > 187 Appreciated Comments

The One Where I Had The Baby Tue. August 9, 2011  |  my life Well, if ever there was a good reason for a blog drought, it's probably having a baby!  This is going to be a long one...So, after having my maternity photo shoot, I continued to shoot weddings up until about three weeks before my end of July due date.  I also shot quite a few engagement,... See the Full Post > 187 Appreciated Comments

My Maternity Photos! Mon. June 13, 2011  |  my life "Are you going to do maternity photos?" was the question I'd been asked at least 20 times or more since getting pregnant.  To tell you the truth, I really wasn't sure I wanted to.  I mean, as much as a positive experience being pregnant has been for me, I wasn't sure I needed photos of me... See the Full Post > 116 Appreciated Comments

My Life Lately Mon. May 23, 2011  |  my life Before I got pregnant, I told Jeff I wanted to get another puppy.  Acey has just brought so much fun and joy to our lives, wouldn't another puppy just double that?  It seems that in the past year, I've forgotten why exactly getting a puppy isn't necessarily the best idea for 1.... See the Full Post > 44 Appreciated Comments