I first met Emma about a month ago. I loved this girl. She seemed so put-together from her sense of style to her college dreams to her easy laughter. And then I learned that she is a Michigan fan and…well, then I threatened to stop the car and make her get out. The only sense […]

I knew I adored them from the very first time we met via Skype. But I didn’t even know how much until I met them for the first time in person this past Sunday for their engagement photos. Kelsi & Brandon just ooze this fun, genuine love for each other that is both sweet and […]

The sun shone freely in the blue sky and the breeze blew the leaves like soft feathers. It was neither cold nor warm; it was perfect. Her gown hung in the church nursery waiting for her. Her shoes sat ready. The day was theirs. Andrea and Drew were married at Wayland Mennonite Church on Saturday, […]

It’s been a year now. In that time, I’ve seen countless blue skies and I’ve thought of her every time. Last fall was, overall, a very rough season for me and my family, aside from my grandma’s passing. I very vividly remember crying in my car after one particular phone call with my mom and […]

The skies were cloudy with thunderstorms on the radar. The city was abuzz with the arrival of President Obama, First Lady Michelle, Vice President Biden, and Second Lady Jill. Not just that, but Hawkeye fans were out in full force celebrating Fryfest in preparation for the big in-state rivalry football game to come the next […]

These mocktails were so much fun!! We served them at my mom’s 60th birthday party and, though both are incredibly tasty, the Sweet Sunrise mocktail is the prettiest of the two, thus making it the more popular option. I put my two younger brothers in charge of the drinks station and they each took one […]