Hello 2013!

Ahhh it's been soo long since I last blogged.. terrible, I know. Things are just soo crazy around here, but I'm hoping to change things around for 2013 :) I'm two weeks late with this post but I didn't want to let it go any longer... I want to thank all of my 2012 clients from the bottom of my heart. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. I loved meeting new faces & continued building stronger relationships with past clients. I always feel honored to be documenting your family and lives.

Sit back & enjoy because here's a look back into 2012

Merry Christmas!

From our family to yours... Wishing everyone a merry Christmas eve! Enjoy your love ones & don't forget to tell them how much they mean to you because tomorrow is never guaranteed! xo

Emma's ballerina birthday party!

I'm really excited to share this entry with you. It's really close to my heart. Approximately a month ago my husband & I decided to have a birthday party for our daughter Emma. I'll be honest, at first we weren't going to do anything. Or maybe just a little cake here at home with the grandparents. But that was it. Then, I began thinking about it. And eventually had a change of heart. We decided to make this about celebrating the love & happiness our daughter has brought us & those near to us! For many reason tons of babies don't make it to their first birthday & that in itself was a reason to celebrate. I knew for sure I wanted this celebration to be intimate and full of joy! So that's what we did...
Looking back, all the hard work paid off seeing Emma laugh & enjoy herself that day. I had a blast making most of the details (which she can careless about today, but hopefully one day will cherish). I love crafting so it truly was a ton of fun!


A whole-hearted thank you to all who attended... you all hold a special place in our hearts.



Baby girl, may God continue to bless your life & keep you healthy and safe in His will... We love you more than words and actions can express! This past year has exceeded our exceptions. I never knew I could love someone soo much. Your everything I ever dreamed in a child and more. I love your kind heart & warm hugs. Morning snuggles are the best with you. I know I say this like all the time, but I'm truly blessed to be your mommy. 

Center-pieces along with two-sided frame at each table

Love me some lace ;)

"watch me grow" banner made out of doilies!

the Goodie bags!

Calendar party favors :)

No one had to tell her twice to dig in... 

My little family! <3

My little ballerina!

5 years & counting.. Happy Anniversary my love!

Ever since I began blogging about years ago, I've made it a point to blog a little thank you to my wonderful husband (you can find those here, here & here).... this year we are celebrating 5 years of marriage & it's more special than any other because we have our daughter Emma.

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Dear Edwin,

Marrying you has been the best decision I've ever had to make & if I had to do it all over I most certainly would! One of the precious gifts of our relationship is the comfort of knowing I can always be myself with you, and you will accept me for being just that. With you, I never have to laugh when I feel like crying, or be quiet when I need to talk, or stay calm when I feel like getting upset, or sound positive when I need to complain... But by far the greatest comfort is the knowledge that when I need a friend... I never have to be alone. I know that when I need to talk, you will really, really listen. You always find ways to show me I'm important to you. Your support adds so much to my life. You share in my joy as if it were you own. You feel my pain... and you cry with me. When I want to change a paret of myself, you gently encourage me in my growth without demanding, pressuring or criticizing me if I fall short of my ideals. 

Thank you for understanding me, accepting me, and loving me as I am. You've played such a special role in my life, but you will always ho.d an even more special place in my heart. I love you babe!

I love you because you gave me Emma. She's the product of our love, and the one whom we strive to be the best for. And I know I say this often, but I really am blessed that you work very hard to allow me to stay home with her... THANK YOU!

Times like these make beautiful memories... Times like these are why I love you. You mean more to me more than anyone ever will. I look forward to the future as a family.

Here's to the rest of our lives!

Loved you yesterday

Love you still

Always have

Always will

Photos courtesy of Stacee Lianna