while his two older brothers like to say otherwise, i think he’s one of the sweetest. and that’s a good thing because madelaine is the sweetest of the sweet. she is an elementary school teacher and embodies that personality through and through. in fact, most of my dancing photos are of her….and about 20 little […]

even with the threat of rain looming over their outdoor ceremony, alex and cody remained calm and optimistic. we weren’t sure until the last minute whether the outdoor wedding dream would happen, but what do you know? the weather held off and it was beautiful–with sprinkles coming just minutes after the ceremony. perfect timing! my […]

i can still remember our first meeting a couple years ago (can that seriously be right?!)…we met at a local breakfast spot and when i walked in, shane had ordered me a bagel. a testament of him and his kindness to everyone and something i hold with me. cara and shane’s day was filled with […]

the term “fwb”, or “friend with boat” may ring a bell for many. i know when i lived in chicago, finding an “fwb” was a goal i never achieved. lucky for brandon’s friends, he was THE “fwb” who treated such lucky friends with lots of outings during the warm summer months. one particular summer, brandon caught […]

kara and seth….where do i begin? as i have said before and in their engagement post, i feel such a connection with kara and seth. it’s something i always hope for and when it does happen, magic is created. i left their reception, my last of the year, a bit teary for many reasons. the […]