Photo of the Day: The Perfect Path

My husband and I had the best time exploring Moses H. Cone Memorial Park on our fall engagement vacation a few years ago. It was the day after we got engaged, and I was in heaven – with both the gorgeous views and anticipation for what the future held.

North Carolina Photo(s) #1
North Carolina Photo #2

Photo of the Day: How Time Flies

Five years ago, my boyfriend (now husband) and I traveled to North Carolina. I was excited for the beautiful fall colors along Blue Ridge Parkway and in the Great Smoky Mountains, gorgeous waterfalls, and quaint southern towns. I got all of that and more – most importantly, a gorgeous “rock.” Jerod proposed to me on top of Mt. Craig (the second tallest peak east of the Mississippi, since the tallest peak – seen below – was closed for construction). Five years seems like such a long time, because it feels like he’s always been a part of my life, yet five years has flown by. I know five years is just the beginning of our journey, but it’s been a great ride so far!

A view of Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, taken from our engagement location five years ago.
Jerod and me the day we got engaged. I think we looked so much younger then.

Photo of the Day: Easy Autumn Centerpiece

Although not the cheapest fall craft I did this year, I love how this turned out. Next time though, I’d make sure all 3 hurricane vases were narrow enough that the cats couldn’t paw out the corn kernels! I would have loved to add twine ribbon & a burlap table runner, but I know my cats too well to think I could get away with that.

Hurricane vases: $16
Peas/beans/corn kernels: $10
Candles: $18

Total for the 3-piece centerpiece: $44

Photo of the Day: Yellow and Orange

You will probably see quite a few fall photos on this blog over the next couple of months. It’s my favorite time of year, and I have a house now, which means room to decorate! I’m even making a few of my own pieces this year. (Just call me Martha.) This was one of the centerpieces at my bridal shower 4 years ago. I love that I’ve been able to re-use it! (We definitely picked a good season to get married.)

Photo of the Day: Bring on Fall

Fall is just a few days away. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to during this favorite season of mine …

  • Photographing the turning leaves
  • Hot chocolate, chai tea, and maybe even a pumpkin spiced latte or two
  • Craft festivals
  • Decorating my home for fall
  • Fall lawn renovation and new siding – pretty much a complete outdoor makeover on our home
  • The return of Biggest Loser and Sing-Off
  • Pumpkin baked goods & chili
  • Football games
  • Family/friend get-togethers with s’mores
  • Our fall races (a 5k, 4 mile run, and maybe a couple of others)
  • Leaving the windows open during cooler (but not too cool) weather
  • An ultrasound, feeling our baby move for the first time

Family Photos | Third Time’s a Charm

I had a great time at all three of the holiday portrait sessions I did over the last couple of weeks, but I definitely think there are some keepers from this family photo shoot! We went to the Rivermarket area of downtown Kansas City, which offers a wide variety of settings, from parks, to urban, to everything in between. And Sophia is one of the cutest, most mature babies I’ve ever met!

Kisses from Mommy & Daddy
Yeah…I know I’m cute…
The happy family outside a unique building in the Rivermarket
A one-on-one moment with Daddy
I love capturing those laughs
Sophia The Wise (with her parents)
A quick moment of adult time
Laughing with Mommy