An update, a hello and some footie pajamas.

It has been since 2016 since I updated this little space for my photography. I actually was just looking for an old shoot and it made me really want to start archiving favorites here again. I will probably add a little more personal in as well since my babies have become my main focus over the years. In 2016, my oldest son, Kent, was born and in 2018 Freddy Bear. Since we have left Chicago we have lived in Rhode Island, Florida, Washington State and are now in Maryland just outside of DC.

Here are some old pictures of our little family on a day trip from our Washington home to Cape Flattery in 2019. Over the years I have put down my camera less and less to be present with my family. I am noticing that although being more present has been good to me and my family, I am remembering how much photographing things helps me to appreciate the beauty around me and notice what a beautiful life I have. As long as the picture taking doesn’t take over the moment, it can really add to the experience for me.

Blake with Kent in the backpack- he looks so little to me here! He just started Kindergarten and his legs are so long compared to this! Breaks my heart a little.

Blake with Kent in the backpack- he looks so little to me here! He just started Kindergarten and his legs are so long compared to this! Breaks my heart a little.

Here is our Freddy Bear

Our teeny tiny bear is now 3. He lived in footie pajamas. Now he lives in super hero costumes.

North Ave Beach // Summer Reading

//Life//​

Blake is almost done with his first year of law school and I couldn't be more excited. Everyone tells us that the first year of Law School is the worst and that it keeps getting less stressful. I am grateful that despite the hard and busy year of school, we have still had the most amazing first year of marriage. We leave to Utah for the summer in a few weeks, and I couldn't be more excited. I cant wait for a summer filled with amazing people, creative opportunities, outdoor adventures and more of my sweet husband.

//Books//​

Lately I have been reading like crazy. This way I can just hang in the library while he spends hours on hours studying.  

​I read Believing Christ. It helped me understand the difference in believing in The Savior, and believing He can do what He says He can. I am almost finished with The Maze Runner Series which I have enjoyed immensely. I read To Kill a Mocking Bird with Blake out loud and I still can't get over how many lessons I didn't understand in high school when I read it. I am currently reading the last book in the Maze Runner series and The Peacegiver. The Peacegiver has proven to be quite promising. I read the authors business book called Leadership and Self-deception which literally changed my life. I ordered the first book in the Game of Thrones series, Eve and The Choice made in Eden, and I want to reread Lord of the Rings. I also love book suggestions. Please Suggest away my dear friends. 

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