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.

The Problem With Skiing

The Problem With Skiing

Here's the problem with skiing.  They give you a map of the trails before you go up the lift...but the map is 2D.  Sure the trails are color coded...black diamonds are the most difficult and clearly marked.  But alas, the map is still utterly flat. After a sufficient...

In Love With Lydia {a sneak peek}

In Love With Lydia {a sneak peek}

Hey all!  Happy Valentine's Day.  I've always liked this holiday...even though I spent a lot of V-days dateless at home or out with the girls.  Yes, believe it or not, this Awkward Annie wasn't too popular with the boys growing up.  {Crazy, I know.} At any rate, I...

More Panda Poop.

More Panda Poop.

As a kid I liked cats.  They were cute and cuddly.  My dad was {is} a dog person and our dog at the time {Chip} was not a kid person.  If we had a dog that acted more like Chance from "Homeward Bound" I'd probably have been partial to dogs. But Chip wasn't Chance.  He...

Panda Poop {a throw back post}

Panda Poop {a throw back post}

Here's a throw back post about the first time I took Panda cat to the vet...   Yesterday I had one of those moments that makes me think, "Only in my life..." Let me elaborate.  Hopefully if your day isn't shaping up, this will help. Yesterday I told you that...

Who’s Your Valentine?

Who’s Your Valentine?

I'm back home in Minot now.  I'll be totally honest with you.  My trip was very trying.  I got some news that blindsided me.  I was at a conference that was spiritually challenging.  I know I've grown because of it...but all that spiritual growth can leave a girl...

The Coldest Seat in the House

The Coldest Seat in the House

Yesterday I took a trip.  It's been planned since Christmas, no whims here.  But boy does it feel good to be down in Shreveport, LA!  Let me tell you all something.  Practically Canada is cold!  It sneaked up on me gradually, so I guess I didn't notice just how cold...

Tiffany, Kyle {& Wiley} | Maternity Session

Tiffany, Kyle {& Wiley} | Maternity Session

Last Sunday I had the fun privilege of photographing maternity portraits for a dear friend of mine...who just so happens to be the cutest little pregnant gal I've ever known.  Remember when you were a kid and you put a ball or a balloon under your shirt and pretended...

Sugar & Spice : A Sisters Session

Sugar & Spice : A Sisters Session

Last week I posted a sneak peek of Danica and Robin's photo session.  Here is the full deal.  Two sweet sisters.  One sugary baby--one spicy three year old.  I had a blast setting my "mobile studio" up in their very own living room so Danica could be entertained while...

The Awkward Files : A Food Fail Trifecta

The Awkward Files : A Food Fail Trifecta

I live by the theory that if we only had good days we'd never really appreciate them...because we wouldn't know the difference.  So every once in a while it's okay to embrace a day of complete chaos where nothing turns out as it should.  Then we can really understand...

Danica & Robin:  A Sneak Peek

Danica & Robin: A Sneak Peek

  This week I had the good fortune of photographing two beautiful little girls.  I was so excited to edit the photos...so I'm thrilled to be bringing you a sneak peek tonight!  Without further ado, feast your eyes on Baby Robin and her big-girl sister, Danica....

Just Another Awkward Happening

Just Another Awkward Happening

{Notice something missing there?  We'll get to that in a second...} So I have this issue.  I can't keep things to myself.  I can for a while...then, I just spill it.  Wait, I'm giving you the wrong idea.  I don't mean I can't keep a secret.  I'm very good with...

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