If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall a few weeks ago that I shared an album I had been working on for me and Ryan. Every year I make sure to get photographs taken of Ryan and me. It’s something that’s very important to me because someday I want our kids to be …
Nature Walks…
One of my great pleasures in life is enjoying the beauty of nature. It was one of the things I loved most about running (when I was younger and in better shape) and what I love about walking now. It’s a chance for me to be good to my body and my soul! These walks …
Another Year Older Older
Well it seems that today I find myself another year older. I’m not one of those people who gets overly excited about my birthday, nor do I dread the change in numbers as I age. I think part of the reason I don’t get excited about my birthday is that I do not like being …
Night Sky Photography
Sometimes, or rather oftentimes, I feel this need to create. Once upon a time… one of my college professors told me I should never do portrait photographer, but stick to nature and landscapes. Today I find that statement rather funny considering my clients love the way I bring out their inner spark and personality in …
The Value of a Professional Photographer
It seems about once every couple of months, I have a new client call or come in for their consultation and hear about a prior experience with a photographer that was less than they expected. Either the quality of the photographs was poor or the service was sub par or the photographer was unprofessional. Whatever …
A Sign…
I have been thinking a lot lately…. I shouldn’t say that. I think a lot all the time… probably too much really. The more accurate explanation is that I was thinking a lot about one particular topic lately. If you’ve been reading my journal for a while now, you may recall my post about our …
Growing Older…
Sometimes I have days where I find myself exceedingly aware of my body. Like I’ll wake up being really aware of my teeth – how big they are, how they rest against one another when my mouth is closed, where they don’t line up, they may ache some or feel off though I don’t know …
2014 Relay for Life
Ryan and I had the awesome opportunity to participate on a team for this year’s Relay for Life. Ryan’s Aunt Monica and his grandfather have been on the Friends for Relay team for several years now helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Ryan’s Grandma Ruby past away from cancer last year so …
A June Sunday Take Away
Does Jesus know you love Him? These were words that echoed in our Pastor’s head last Sunday when he woke up. Off and on all morning – they repeated themselves in his mind… “Does Jesus know you love him?” He shared these words with us. And talked about how easy it is in our lives …
Our Church Family: Renaissance | Decatur IL Church
I thought I’d take a few minutes to share a little something about my personal life with you guys today. Let me preface this by saying – Ryan and I were both raised Catholic and are absolutely Christian and we do have strong beliefs. But we both also believe that everyone is entitled to their …