As an Buckeye-loving Iowan, it’s rare to come across many others who can sing Carmen Ohio while simultaneously living in Hawkeye country. So you can imagine my delight when I first met Trevor & Emily and found out that Trevor (and his family) are avid Buckeye fans! Cue the start of my adoration for this beautiful […]

Previously on mompreneurship: Part 1: Outsourcing I’ve already shared why it’s important to outsource. I had heard it discussed for literally years before I bit the bullet and decided to try it myself. And when I tried it, I said what every other person had said, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” Outsourcing is the closest you’ll […]

As a business owner and a new mama, many people have asked me about the juggle, the balance. It’s a lot. And aside from being hyper-organized, there’s also the issue of time. Never enough time. As a photographer, I’m in a service industry. A lot of photographers provide great photos. I want to provide more […]

Old Brick is a corner church in downtown Iowa City. I love how small, but timeless it is. The steps (lots of steps!), the brick, and the steeple make you feel like you’re walking into a bit of history, which I suppose you are! One of the things I loved most about Kristen & Tim’s […]

Seven months ago to the day, you became a father. I remember when Henry was born, we both looked at him, then at each other, then back at him, and you said, “He’s perfect. He’s absolutely perfect.” And while my love for our son has no limits and the weight of it is sometimes overwhelming, you […]

My darling boy, This past month has required a lot of flexibility from you. Right after your 6 month birthday, wedding season hit with a bang. We haven’t had a full weekend home since, but you’ve proven to go with the flow and my mama heart is very grateful for that. Your grandma told me […]