LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Woodsy Chistmas Session {with Erin, Adam and pups}
On a day, not so long ago I was in one of the greatest places on earth: Elkhart, IN. While I was there, I couldn't turn down the opportunity to do a few Christmas photos for my favorite {and only} Allender sibling. Newsflash. My sister is precious. We debated...
A Chalkboard Christmas {session faves}
My how I've missed you. Let's see...all kinds of things have gone on here since we last caught up. There was a Thanksgiving miracle--which I'll tell you about in a couple days because I need a few extra photos. I went to Indiana for a wedding. I got trapped in a...
Gather Together
Did you have a happy Thanksgiving? I sure did. As most of my holidays go, the day revolved around being in the moment with family and friends. Oh, and it also involved quite a bit of food too. I'm a big fan of eating later in the day so that there isn't a big rush...
Baby Announcement Mini {a chalkboard sneak peek}
If you are a fan of the Facebook page, you may have seen a small post about a super secret mini session I did a week ago. Well...the secret is out! And now you get to see the big reveal. Some dear friends are expecting baby #2. You may recognize baby #1 from...
Christmas Chalkboard Sessions
Thanks for the input on the upcoming Christmas sessions. I took your advice and made a giant chalkboard. Take a look. My floor is a chalky mess, but it was worth it, because this is precious. Here's the finished product. Email me, call me, text me, facebook me if...
Kate + Jacob {a wedding peek}
Being chosen for the job of wedding photographer is always an honor. It means that someone is trusting me with a once in a lifetime event. It's a tall order...but always a blessing. The blessing is just that much sweeter when the bride is a dear friend. That was...
Your Best Ever Christmas Card
Believe it or not...it's time to start thinking Christmas. If you are like me your Christmas card might just barely make it out before the holiday. Or it might not even get stamped until after the New Year. Well...this year I'm trying to bite that problem in the...
The Leave Nothing Behind List
{Photo via http://legacyproject.human.cornell.edu} I like solving problems. I always have. As a kid I got extra work in school. Extra math, critical thinking problems. Just because I liked problems. As you get older the problems don't stop coming, and you...
Boo Bagging
If you've ever visited me here in Practically Canada, or talked with me about this place, or read my blog for a while, you know I like it here. Despite the cold and the remote location, I like it here. Despite the small town living and the limited Saturday-night...
Apple Butter
Jared {Class of 2014}
Where’s the Beef?
Like most endeavors that I undertake, this one didn't turn out as planned. Also like most of my endeavors, this one is comical. Which is good, because when something goes the route of the unexpected, it's always best when it's funny too. This year Derek and I...
