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Two Epic Snowmen
I think it's happening. Finally... The snow is melting! Before Derek left we spent our last weekend completing a task that we'd set before us at the start of winder {back in October.} We wanted to build a giant snow man. The problem was that after the snow falls...
Smash! {Zoe’s 1st Birthday}
You guys know Zoe, right? She's one of my favorite subjects to shoot. You can see one of her sessions here. I first photographed her the day after she was born, when she was still in the hospital. So it only seems appropriate that I had the great privilege to...
Strength Like Manna
I've been feeling on the weak side lately. Not physically, but emotionally. I look to the future and see a string of hard times on the horizon and it really makes me nervous. I have this ability to look ahead and anticipate. Which is good when I'm packing, or...
DIY Cabinet Shutters {hiding my clutter}
Last week I showed you a little tease of a project I'd been working on. Below you can see the problem. In our bathroom we have some really convenient storage...but it's open and an eye sore. So Derek and I came up with an idea of how to maintain our space without...
Princess Annabelle {a royal newborn session}
Sometimes I call my Panda Cat a "baby princess." I do it, well, obviously...because she is a baby and I treat her like a princess. But my session with sweet Miss Annabelle took the term Baby-Princess to a whole new level. I was so excited to crown her with one of my...
Just Some Bros…Having a Snow Day
Total transparency...I've had this photo for a while. I just keep neglecting to post it. However today seemed very appropriate. You see, yesterday temps here in PraCan reached nearly 50 degrees. My heart knew it was too good to be true. Today we received 7 inches...
Problems and Solutions {the key to home improvement}
Did you like critical thinking problems as a kid? I did. I loved them...like isn't even a good word for how I felt about creative, critical thinking. I still love them. Maybe that's why I like home improvement so much. When all is said and done, home improvement...
Hello, Hanrions! {it’s a sneak peek}
Last weekend I had the great pleasure of photographing the one and only...totally awesome...Hanrion family. On a side note, do you remember a while back when I posted Robin & Danica's "sister's session"? I titled the post "Sugar & Spice." And it was. All...
Snow Like Whoa.
You may have noticed I've been a bit quiet lately. There is a reason for that...but I don't know if it's a good reason or a bad one. The thing is, I've had kind of a lot on my plate lately. You know me, I get pretty emotional about things...so at the end of the day...
Inspiring Me Lately
I don't Instagram. Really, I don't even understand what that means. I thought it was just fancy filters you could add to your phone photos. Now it's all..."Follow me on Instagram." "Oh, Amy, you'd love it." Guys...I don't need any more social media in my life...
House Hunting–The Erin Way
I know. You're thinking, "Who is this adorable girl eating meatloaf so gracefully?" Well, paws off. That's my sister. She rocks. She rolls. She's pretty much awesome in every way a person can be awesome. {And believe me, I know awesome.} Here's the thing with...
Follow Through.
Derek and I work with the youth group at church. I don't feel especially qualified, but I do feel especially blessed to be around those teens every single week. This year we've slowly been working our way through the Book of Acts. A few weeks back we discussed this...
Healing Winter Hands
Do you know what winter hands are? I thought I did. Then I moved to Practically Canada. The chapped hands of my past pale in comparison to what is going on with my knuckles right now. And it's not just the knuckles. My whole hand is rough like someone ran sand...
Seven Month Southern Belle {Lydia’s Session}
Remember Lydia? Her sneak peek was up on Valentine's Day. Well her session is finished and a disc of images is on its way to her proud mommy and daddy. I have to say, this little girl has personality...and I love a girl with attitude. She's all smiles and...
Pretty in Pink {Duel Color Yarn Wreath Tut.}
Pretty right? This may be one of my favorite wreaths ever. I'm kind of a wreath junkie...so that's kind of a big deal. It's pink and romantic {a little late for V-Day} and just so gosh-darn pretty. I needed something to replace that awesome Pottery Barn knock off...
