"If you ever see me running, stop, because someone is chasing me"How many of you feel that way about merely the thought of "running"? I have been a runner for years now. I love it, bad knees and all. I Especially love race days. The cool morning air, the energy of the runners and encouragement of the spectators...not to mention the swag bags.Am I fast? Heck to the no. Have I finished DEAD LAST in a race before? YESDid that stop me from continuing to run? NopeFall & Spring are prime[...]
Have you ever been in a phase of life and felt that it was going to be that way forever? We all go through different seasons where we just can't see the light at the end of the tunnel, we feel we will be in our current situation forever. We subconsciously accept that this is life now -- and it is just going to be hard. I remember thinking I would NEVER finish school, I would never find someone to love me unconditionally. After I had Maren, I went through several month[...]
I know, right?! When I started thinking about maternity photos this go around, I had no idea this is where I would end up. I mean, a embellished bodysuit at 8 months pregnant? If you have been following along with my pregnancy journey on Instagram, you know this pregnancy has ROCKED my world. I was sick with Maren, but not as extreme as with this baby. I lost 20lbs in 2 months. I threw up everything I ate and on days I didn't eat I would still throw up bile. There were[...]
I used to let numbers own me. Math has always been my weakest subject, even now, if we get too deep in to numbers I get a little flustered and start shutting down. I could sit through a history, literature or any art class without ever taking a note and ace each one, but with math...tutored at least 2 times a week and barely got by. Being weak in math does not define my intelligence. I have so many other strengths, it's ok that math isn't one of them. Are you letting a number define[...]
I see you Mama. The birthday party you threw, the family portraits, the trip to Disney - shoot just a trip to the park. While others see the smiling faces and enjoy the final product of your efforts, I see how hard that must have been -- to pick out the outfits, get the whole family ready, make sure everyone had what they needed, all the planning that went into that day, the breakdown you may or may not have had, the lack of sleep you’ve had. I see you mama and I hope you see me. Today[...]
$419.79. That's how much we ordered from Amazon week 1 of bringing home baby (Non-Amazon orders not included). Not because we didn't have showers, or receive gifts, but because, like you will hear throughout your pregnancy, each pregnancy, delivery and baby is completely different and you can never fully prepare for it. If I'm being honest, I may have went a little overboard - we will just blame it on hormones and call it a day. Week 1 and 2 you are in survival mode. When I was preparing for[...]
As we patiently awaited the arrival of our sweet Maren I debated back and forth...back and forth if I should get Maternity photos. I honestly didn't even know if I wanted them. Brittni Deal ever so graciously worked us in at the last minute and I have NO regrets. She captured our excitement and love for this child we hadn't even met yet so beautifully. Big belly, full face and all...I LOVE having these photos. DRESS (sold out) Similar Here; Here; Here and Here[...]
I want to be perfectly clear, I am very thankful for parents who gave me absolutely the best wedding ever. Though our wedding day was more than I could have ever imagined, I would have been just as happy getting married at the courthouse as long as it meant I was Chase’s wife at the end of the day. (If my dad ever reads this he will say, “well why didn’t you do that and save us some money?”) The wedding industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. From TV Shows, magazines, to the Pint[...]
