Living in the moment

 Just a fair warning...you are entering picture overload.

I usually like to just pick a few of my favorites but I really had a hard time just choosing a few!

Today was a beautiful summer day and what a better way to spend it then

go for a picnic with my wonderful sisters?

We packed a lunch and stopped at Subway then were off to Coffee Creek...

our favorite picnic spot.

After eating we went for a brief walk stopping along the way to take pics

and capture our last summer together. 

Coffee Creek is such a wonderful place to see God's creation in such a glorious display!

God knew exactly what he was doing when he gave me two sisters.

I really cannot imagine my life without them.

I love them both so very much!

Ya, she is going to love me for this one...

But, for those of you who know Lauren, this picture is just so her.

Funny, silly, and always able to make me smile.

Flawlessly beautiful.

Seriously.

And better yet, she is just as beautiful inside as out.

And then there is Brooke.

My sweet spitfire sister who is always ready to take on the world.

Love her killer smile!

I am so grateful for opportunities like these to make the moments count and create memories.

The best thing about having sisters is that I always have friends.

Iowa Trip

May has certainly been a very busy and exciting month!

 I definitely do not have a shortage of things to blog about 

and hopefully will have the time within the next few weeks

 to share what all has been happening... :)

First event::Iowa

I was able to second shoot with Jack at his cousin's wedding.

I enjoyed meeting many of Jack's relatives (especially his grandparents)

and of course I loved the extra time I got with Jack!

 

Jack is an absolutely amazing photographer.

I loved watching him shoot and oft times

found myself taking more pictures of him

than anything else. :)

He has the ability to make everyone laugh and

put the party quite at ease.

It was a very busy, full day

yet so exciting to be able to help preserve memories

for the newly married couple.

Besides shooting a wedding we found time for some play...

We enjoyed going to Turtle Park,

the same park my parents used to walk to when they were dating...

We also toured the downtown of Marshalltown

and went bike riding.

Jack's grandparents were very hospitable and so sweet;

I look forward to the next time I can see them.

A great trip made even better because of this guy;

so happy to be in love with him!

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything thy goodness sends.

For flowers that bloom about our feet,

For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,

For song of bird, and hum of bee,

For all things fair we hear or see,

 

Father in heaven we thank thee.

~Emerson

{Photography credit to Photography by Jack}

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Delicous Autumn!

{Last week my family and I took an afternoon walk on the trails at Chellberg Farm.  I had been longing to get some autumn photos so I was quite delighted that the whole family wanted to come a long.}

Why Autumn is my Favorite Season::

• Crisp mornings
• Sipping hot tea all day

• Leaves fluttering on my windshield
• Stews and soups

•  Scarfs and boots
• Harvest moons

 

• Pumpkin rolls & Carrot Cake
• Crunchy leaves

 

• Fall mums
• The pumpkin patch

• Cozy sweaters
• Curling up with a good book

• Counting my blessings
• More time with family

• Fresh apple cider
• Fall decor

• Nature walks
• Caramel apples

 

October gave a party;

The leaves by hundreds came - 

The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,

And leaves of every name.

The Sunshine spread a carpet,

And everything was grand,

Miss Weather led the dancing,

Professor Wind the band.

~George Cooper

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