He was doing laundry; she was working a late shift. She called her friend and asked her to come save her on her break. Her friend decided not just to save her, but to bring along someone who just may change her life. (Good friend points, folks.) It was instant connection for him; he just […]

This is the perfect summer dinner! It’s so easy to make and cold and refreshing. Because, let’s be real, we’re not going to be eating soup when it’s 114 degrees outside. I usually mix together just enough for one meal and then package any leftovers separately and combine when ready to eat the next time. […]

If there’s anything I really hate, it’s making bacon. I hate the mess. I hate the cleanup. I hate the way the bacons spits on me. But this salad…it was pretty much worth it. (Original recipe found here; revamped by me.) This is what you need: 1 pound corkscrew pasta ½ cup skim milk 12 […]

My running is going fairly good. I surprised myself last week with a 5.4 mile run (because I skipped a day and had to make it up). Aside from sheer boredom by the time it was done, I was actually quite fine; not sore or out of breath. So that felt good. I topped 165 […]

I can’t believe that he’s 9 months already! When his mom emailed me to set up this shoot, she said, “Before I know it, he’s going to be going to college!” I’ve had particular fun with this family because they have had me capture the milestones: newborn, 3 months, 6 months, and now, 9 months. […]

I knew Alison and I were going to get along great. Sometimes I just have that feeling. I first met her when she was getting her hair done for prom and I was getting a haircut from her sister-in-law. First of all, I am super jealous of her beautiful, long hair. But that’s beside the […]