In many ways, this past weekend gave me even more perspective to how amazing my grandmother was. I mean, I always knew was she was to me. But to see hundreds upon hundreds of people waiting hours in line at her visitation and hearing stories beyond comprehension about her life, what she did to help […]

September 14 ,2011 I walk across the lounge area and sit next to my husband. He tucks his arm around me and pulls me close. I tell him, “It feels like a dream. You know, in a dream where you are walking, but you’re not really touching the ground? That’s what it feels like. Like […]

To see their beautiful ceremony, click here.  Between the ceremony and the reception, the bridal party headed to Mickey’s Irish Pub for drinks. Some of my favorite candids were taken there. Despite the low light, Jen and I managed to grab these before heading over to the Sheraton, where the reception was going to be […]

They met as freshmen in their co-ed dorm at Drake. She thought he was cute, but knew he was shy. After almost a full semester, in December on her birthday, a card slid under her door. She opened the card, which was both a happy birthday wish and an invitation to go on a date. […]

Last night we sat at the table eating dinner. I twirled my spaghetti noodles around my fork and took a bite. Though I chew with my mouth closed, I am told I am a loud chewer so I have given myself a diagnosis of having thin cheeks. After 10 minutes of this spaghetti-twirling and chewing, […]

I had heard a lot about the family before I ever met them. Vicki and I used to worked together and she always talked about her boys and how much she missed them. Having everyone back for the weekend was a treat for sure and one that needed to be taken advantage of so she […]