You fill up my senses, like a night in a forest. Like the mountains in springtime, like a walk in the rain. Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean. You fill up my senses, come fill me a...
PS. Dear Instagram, Thank you for making the life of the every day blogger infinitely. . . well, better, in every way. This morning, I was packing sack lunches with as much satisfaction as I’ve...
I’m deeply sorry for the lame-O post, but I simply cannot help myself. I just have to tell you! I am absolutely, completely, unquestionably smitteny by Tide’s Pods. The smell, the ninja-e...
When I was a teenager, my mom and I used to head up American Fork Canyon every morning to hike the trail to Timpanogos Cave. Some of the most profound spiritual experiences of my life occurred on the...
Caping, Sedona, AZ. Watching the sunset at the lookout on Airport Road. I have been thinking. A lot, actually. About life. About love. About what really matters. Not what I’m TOLD matters, but ...
The first time, I worried over what to wear, how to sit, what to say. What colors would be most flattering? Should I cross my legs? Which statistics would pack the most punch? I’ll be honest. I...
Dates: Oahu: June 4 – July 7 Maui: July 9-13 Details: I only have space for just a few more photo sessions. I would LOVE for one of those sessions to be YOU. Sessions are booked FIRST COME, FIR...
So happy to share part II of Jenna’s maternity session (catch part I, here). I first met Brian and Jenna when I shot their engagement photos in Hawaii a couple of years ago. I had thought their...
I feel like every inquiry of late has been for birth or maternity photography. I’ve been living in the magical world of all things baby, and boy oh boy does it do my soul gooooood. This is Jenn...
Do you remember what it felt like to be 8? I sure do. It felt just like this. Just.like.this. And this. And this. And this. . . and. . .
Above quote by the tap dancing goddess, Eleanor Powell. Above photo, sweet Mailee, spinning in the sun. I wish I could pass my life by simply spinning along through the warm rays of the sun. I’...
Cardie, I love everything about you. From the freckles that softly brush your nose, to the way you sing yourself to sleep. I love the depth of your soul and your complete clarity surrounding what mat...
Winner is Jana Neser! Congratulations, Jana! That’s right! I’m headed to Hawaii! And what better way to celebrate than a giveaway from the AMAZING Etsy shop, Everything’s Jake!? (Ye...
I love this quote so much. I’m really working on GROWING right now. I’m reeeeeeeeeeaching, learning, changing, embracing, submitting. I’m committed to living deliberately, and part...
A few months ago, I was sitting on a curb at the boy’s school, watching them hi ya their way through Karate class out on the soccer field. A beautiful blonde woman came and sat near me. I’...
Nope. Not her real name. Well, the Millie part is, just not the May. There’s a little boy growing in that cute little tummy of hers! I can’t wait to snuggle him in May! PS Millie started...
Sometimes, the missing* rolls in. Like a wet, heavy fog across the desert. And it fills EVERY PORE OF MY BEING—every crevasse of my parched heart. I look around. Everyone with their perfect babies, a...
At The Breathe Intensive (and here on my personal blog . . .and on the MTH blog . . .and in just about every speaking engagement I’ve ever done . . . ) I talk about the importance of making spa...
Shot, layed-out and blogged, all from my phone. So very 2012.
I love a good laugh. We all do, right? No, I seriously LOVE a good, sincere, hearty, belly laugh. It’s high on my top 10 list (FOR SURE). Twitter makes me laugh. All the time. And I love it. I ...
Post Edited to Include: The winner of the customized watercolor painting from Birds of AshMae is Brooke. She said, “I have been thinking about this all morning. I would love to have one of thes...
Above, screen shot of my favorite moment of the entire experience. First of all, why has no one ever told me how RIDICULOUS I look when I run? Seriously people? In my mind, I’m Paula Freaking R...
Congratulations to Teresa Peschke! You win. Tada! First things first. No, Cardon does NOT have a bowl cut. But since he’s a total spaz (times infinity) about getting his hairs cut, we let him w...
This is picture holds permanent residence on my home screen. It reads, You must never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it. – Charles Buxton People, let’s take this ...
Love this guy. Times infinity. Every single day, he reminds me to get up, put a smile on my face, and consciously live out the gratitude of my heart. Who could ask for anything more?
The title of this post should probably be: Darla + Dexter – Johnny= This. But whatever. That’s a lot of words. And a lot of unnecessary confusion. . . . More on these cute twins and their...
Life is too deep for words, so don’t try to describe it, just live it. C.S. LEWIS The irony is that I am in fact going to attempt to describe the current state of my life. . . but now, at least...
Off shooting these little lovebird’s big day today! Cannot wait! They are, top to bottom, exceptional. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Friday afternoon, than basking in their hea...
My wonderful man, Richie, is finally on the www! Aaaaaand we’re celebrating this looooong anticipated launch in crazy exciting ways! 3 ways to connect with Richie and WIN: 1. Head on over to w...
So yes, this was recorded yesterday morning. Between then and now, the biggest “yes’s” of my life have transformed into some pressing needs exhibited by my 3 little men (and their b...
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