I got up early this morning to do a little writing and try to catch up on life before the rest of the house sprung to life.  I quietly crept out of bed, shimmied past the dog and sneaked into the bathroom. I kept the lights off and made my way to the coffee maker […]

We moved into our new house the weekend of Willa June’s first birthday.  I still don’t think life has slowed down much since that day, but needless to say, we postponed our little birthday celebration for a couple weeks so we at least could set a table and might have a few things out of […]

If you don’t love it, leave it.  That’s the name of the game this week. On Monday, we will be handed the keys to our new house.  Done deal.  We’ll begin the process of moving on… It’s a very surreal feeling.  I’ve been going through the process of packing and decluttering but it’s almost as […]

Just as the trees were dropping their last few leaves and before the blistery cold came billowing in, I realized there was a moment to be captured. They say that things change with your second child and I couldn’t agree more.  Time slips away faster and the days of being a baby are soon forgotten. […]

Photography: Katie Grace Photography If you follow me on Instagram then you’ve probably noticed that I’ve been completing the #risingtidechallenge this week. (If you haven’t heard about the Rising Tide Society, you can read more about it here.) Today is day 4 of the challenge and it’s all about living life, backing away from work […]

A day late and a dollar short.  That’s the story of my life right now.  This is my mother’s day blog post… which in fact is even being posted 2 days late.  The most frequently asked question of my personal life is all about being a mommy of 2.  How is it?  Is it easier/harder? […]

I’m so thankful for the sunshine and milder weather that has finally reached us here in West Michigan.  I think Polly (my cocker spaniel) is pretty thankful as well.  We’re finally able to step outdoors without having to be completely bundled head to toe, and as we do every spring, we’re on a quest – […]

7 lbs 3 oz and 19 1/2 inches long, Willa June was born at 9:27 am yesterday.  Gretta thought you should know that she’s officially a big sister and I’m now Mama to 2 beautiful girls. Photography:  Ashley Slater Photography  |  Styling & Floral Design:  The Day’s Design  |  Calligraphy:  Kaitlin Parisho Designs  |  Chair: […]