Husband says it’s a good thing I took his advice and called Verizon [again]. They moved my “elible for renewal” date up, which means we’re now sporting these guys: Funny story with the phones. So I got the date moved up and called Kevin and said, “Do you believe in miracles? Meet me at the […]

Having a seamstress for a mother (or a mother for a seamstress?) is really awesome, but it’s also kind of nice to sit on the couch and hem a pair of pants myself with a good old bent needle and cheap thread. I just need a butter churn now, a calico dress, and a dirt-packed […]

As Emily and I set up the engagement photo shoot, we discussed locations or settings that would be unique to her and Brian as a couple. She told me that she is “not very creative”, yet her very next email suggested doing some shots near Kinnick stadium or on the tailgating hill where they first […]

Here’s an embarrassing story about me and the Tracy family. When Caren scheduled their photos, I put it on my calendar like usual. Suddenly, on February 19th, I panicked when I looked at my calendar thinking, “Wait, I have a shoot today?!” (I should’ve been clued in at this point since my shoots send me […]

Navy pants are so much more fun than I ever imagined. The outfit possibilities seem endless. (Note to branding: lining the inside with a navy/red plaid was brilliant! You got me.) When I go to restaurants (or until just recently, my mother-in-law’s house) with higher-than-normal tables, I have to have my husband push me in […]

I was so excited to meet little Brooklyn. Her mom and my husband work together so I had heard about her impending arrival several months ago. I joked to Kevin that he could get some tips from Dwight on The Office should he have to do an emergency baby delivery at work. All kidding aside, […]