Proof of a Mid-life Crisis

It’s probably a mid-life crisis. In fact, I’m pretty positive this directly flows from the fact that I’m about to turn 30, newly single, unemployed, and living above the Mason-Dixon line. Mom, you...

Beauty in Brokenness

For the first time in months, I feel like I’m returning to myself. To the person I want to be. To the person I’m proud of. And while most people are expecting me to be broken, I am incredibly at...

Families & Foliage

This might just be one of my favorite photo sessions… clearly you all know how I feel about autumn, the light was beautiful, the foliage hadn’t yet been blown off the trees by the recent hurricane....

The Lee Family

This sweet family was such a pleasure to photograph. The hardest part was sorting through the photos because so many of them had captured such precious expressions. Here are a few of my favorites.

Fall at Harper’s Ferry

It is no secret that I adore Fall. If you’ve ever met me, we’ve probably had a conversation about my love for everything about Fall… the crisper weather, pumpkin spice and chai lattes, boots and...

Colt & Hamish

These two Twinkies are one of my favorite sets of siblings to photograph. The eldest calls me “Miss Tiffaly” and the youngest breaks out in a giant smile every time I hold him. They absolutely melt...

Christmas Photocard Special!

It’s that time of year… ahh, blessed Fall! It’s so easy to get swept up in the beauty and coziness of the season. Believe it or not, it also means that Christmas is just around the corner. So for...

Baby Elliott

Baby Elliott

Baby Elliott

Waiting

“The wait itself is a gift of grace. You see, waiting is not only about what you will receive at the end of the wait. Waiting is about what you will become as you wait.”Paul Tripp

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on rent. (Boring, but thankful for my home!)2. Today I am thankful for a day to play with family at a local water park! My sisters family is in town, so...

Weekly Money Check-Up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on groceries and miscellaneous errands.2. Today I am thankful for wonderfully encouraging and playful friends… who are all about to be beaten.3. Money...

Game On

Have you ever had that fleeting motivation to do something crazy and you know that if you think about it for too long you’ll lose the determination to actually follow through? So instead you...

Weekly Money Check-Up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was bills. Not fun, but entirely necessary.2. Today I am thankful for my mountains. There is nothing more soothing to my soul than being surrounded by gorgeous...

Capturing Sunsets

One of the great things about bringing a new camera with you on vacation is getting to practice taking beautiful pictures as you learn all the new functions. Clearly, I’m partial to sunsets on...

Maine Lighthouses

One of my favorite parts of the trip to Maine was touring several lighthouses along the coast. We started with Portland Head at Cape Elizabeth, which was extra special because this is where I was...

Weekly Money Check-Up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on the new Canon 40mm pancake lens. So far, I’m really loving it as an easy general lens… and hopefully since it’s light and easy to carry, I’ll have it...

Another Time

I recently spent a few days in Maine vacationing at this beautiful home: It was such a treat to slip away from it all and enjoy some peace and quiet up by the water with my Mom. There happened to...

Thirty before 30: Update

It’s been a little over two months since I turned 29 and posted my big Thirty before 30 list. So it seemed appropriate to post an update on my progress. It has felt like I haven’t done very many...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a Target run. Oh Target, you’re wonderful but not a friend of my budget. However, all of the items seemed necessary… sorta. 2. Today I am thankful for...

Weekly Money Check-Up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on rent. Boring, but necessary! 2. Today I am thankful for a week in Maine with family. This was the first family vacation without my dad and while it was...

Weekly Money Check-up

Well… so much for wanting to blog more. I actually managed to blog less this week. Oh well, sorry about that. 1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a rental car in Birmingham for the...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a visit to the doctor. I’m thankful for my health insurance and an HSA, but it’s still a bit painful with a high deductible. 2. Today I am thankful for...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on doctor’s appointments and health insurance. Not fun things to spend money on, but I know it’s important. 2. Today I am thankful for the chance to see...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on paying off a credit card! YAY! 2. Today I am thankful for the start of The Bible in 90 Days with some fellow bloggers. I know I just finished a few...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was ordering a new pair of running shoes to go along with my Doctor-mandated Natural Running. I had initially planned to run in Vibram Five Fingers, but after...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was on a new pair of barefoot running shoes. I went to a sports medicine doctor last week to look at the weird bruising on my knees. It turns out that it was...

Weekly Money Check-up

1. The most I’ve spent this last week was for a new phone. This was unplanned and turned into a major hassle at the end of last week. My new phone’s battery kept getting dangerously hot and...

30 Before 30

My 29th birthday is tomorrow and in preparation, I’ve come up with a mini-bucket list. My thirty things to do before I turn 30. The good news is that 28 has been a hellish year. Truly. So 29 has to...

Knowing my Limits

The half-marathon is in three days. And as much as it pains me, I’m not going to be running in it. I hit a wall. To be honest, I probably hit that wall a few months ago, but I didn’t come to terms...