perfect picture.

Bry & I had the best time getting our pictures taken by a wonderful photog friend, Jenny. 

We celebrated our 3 year anniversary & this was my "gift"-- him agreeing to do the pictures :)

You can see more here on Jenny's blog.

Here are a few more of my faves I wanted to share too :)

I love every single one.

It was very special just having it be the two of us.

Thank you Jenny for the beautiful images & for letting me share these with my readers !

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I hope everyone is having a great summer-- ours is definitely a busy one. This summer I have had the pleasure of second shooting weddings for the very talented ladies at Blink of an Eye Photography.  Between shooting weddings on the weekends & trying to keep the girls entertained during the week we are always moving!

I am really looking forward to the next busy 8 weeks-- 

and then a relaxing family vacation at the end of the craziness.

be back soon!

xo.

cute & sticky.

We took the girls out for ice cream tonight.

They loved every.bit.of.it.

...and the first drips begin...

ok, getting a little messy..

even sprinkles in the hair..

I think it's time for bowls..

I didn't have any ice cream, but I sure enjoyed watching them eat theirs!

... daddy even got his favorite - butter pecan milkshake. 

xo.

..lesson learned.

Well, lesson learned..

I will not try to trim the girls hair, ever again.

Remind me that I said this if I ever mention doing it.

I am lucky that I only did one child and that it actually turned out to be a cute haircut, but it was much shorter than I intended & took much longer... & much more patience.

Josie is the one who "went first"... and ended up being the only one getting a trim.

Maddie looked terrified watching as I was cutting Josie's.

She is 100% into growing her hair long.

She really tears up thinking about getting it cut, so today I spared her.

Like I said, I got lucky...

 & she is just so cute it doesn't matter what her haircut is like.. 

although I do think it looks better than the mullet-like craziness she had growing.

The girls are getting so big, looking & acting more like sisters everyday.

Like I said before.. they are so lucky to have each other!

xo.

we are the lucky ones.

She has his eyes..

She has his wild child personality..

They both have his heart..

We are so lucky to have the best daddy & husband.

Everyday there is another reason why I am so thankful he is ours.

Happy Father's Day to you ...

& (RIP) to my father in law who raised the father/husband we are so lucky to have today, 

he would be so so proud.

& also to my dad, who is the best 'Papa' the girls could have, 

it warms my heart to see him with them.

& to my Grandpa, who was like a Father to me growing up, 

I could always go to him for anything,  & still can.

This is one lucky daddy who got to do & have all his favorites today.

Golf.

Homemade brunch by yours truly.

Lazy time on the couch with ESPN magazine.

Chipotle.

 Watching the US Open (go Rory!).

& of course all day with his favorite girls.

He deserves so much more.

xo.

back to reality.

What a weekend?! 

Where to begin.. well last Friday I shot a beautiful wedding in Florida.. It was filled with love & fun times.

I took a few days for myself to enjoy the beach & friends too.. I really had all intentions of working a ton while down there, but didn't do any work (besides shooting of course).. but I had an amazing time with old friends, that felt like new because it had been so long. It was so great to feel so welcomed with all of the bride & groom's wonderful families that was there to celebrate too.

I enjoyed long days by the pool 

We played some volleyball on the beach--I think I can actually say I did pretty good.

Good food & drinks..

GREAT company..

Tried to make it to yoga..

& of course I took lots of pictures!

I even got to take the bride & groom out on the beach one night at sunset for some AMAZING photos.. I cannot wait to share them all.. I'm trying to keep myself contained about them-- my photoshop is on the fritz so hopefully tomorrow I will be back in business & banging out the editing from the past two weekends to share.

I am so happy to be back to my family.. I really think every mother/wife needs & deserves a get away here & there-- it refreshes your mind & heart... 

I am overflowed with laundry & organizing this tornado of a house, but so happy to be back here.

I spent the day with my girlies.. took them to lunch & watched Disney movies all afternoon. 

Looking forward to some pool days with them next week.

xo.

packing.

Not sure if they were trying to help.. or delay me.

Either way, I'm packed and ready to go.

Maddie has mixed feelings about me leaving, I think this is really the first time I will be gone and she can really understand that. 

There is laundry all over my house.. hopefully my husband can pull together some decent outfits for the girlies this weekend :)

I was surprised at how easy it was too pack-- I think I'm just used to packing for four.

I might actually get some sleep tonight because I am all packed up.

xo.

short & sweet.

Hello friends, I feel like it has been so long! 

Summer has taken over.. well, and work.

I am leaving Thursday for Florida, I am going to shoot a wedding, but also taking a few days to enjoy the beach and sunshine. 

I spent the day with the girlies, ending the day playing ring around the rosey.

We were all [besides my husband] battling a round of strep throat a couple weeks ago, that definitely threw me off..  When I am back from out of town, things should start to slow down.. hopefully some fun & yummy posts when I get back. 

xo.